Two-day travel guide route in Yili
Day 1: Explore the beauty of nature
Nalati Grassland
Highlight: Known as the “God’s Palette”, the grassland boasts magnificent scenery and is suitable for self-driving tours, allowing you to experience the gradual beauty from the city to the grassland.
Activity suggestion: Depart in the morning and drive there, enjoying the scenery of the Tianshan snow-capped peaks and rapidly changing landscapes along the way, such as Gobi, canyons, meadows, forests, etc.
Sayram Lake
Highlight: The lake water is clear and blue, with colorful wildflowers blooming on the grasslands around it, creating a breathtaking view.
Activity suggestion: Visit in the afternoon to appreciate the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, stroll along the lakeside, and enjoy peaceful times.
Accommodation suggestion: Return to Yining in the evening or choose to stay near Nalati for continued sightseeing the next day.
Day 2: In-depth cultural tour
Kalajun International Eco-tourism Area
Highlight: With vast grasslands and magnificent snow-capped mountains, it is known as the peak natural beauty of China.
Activity suggestion: Visit all day, explore the grassland by foot or horseback, enjoy the scenery of snow-capped mountains, and feel the grandeur of nature.
Yili Old Town Kazhanqi Folk Tourism Area
Highlight: Experience rich folk customs and understand the history and culture of Yili.
Activity suggestion: Visit in the afternoon, stroll through the streets of the old town, visit traditional houses, and taste authentic local cuisine.
Dinner and overnight stay: Enjoy special dinner in Yili city at night, such as Xinjiang cuisine like pilaf, and then choose a hotel or homestay within the city for accommodation.
Precautions:
Please pay attention to driving safety and abide by traffic rules when self-driving.
Check the opening hours and ticket information of each attraction in advance to facilitate reasonable itinerary arrangement.
Prepare appropriate clothing and sunscreen according to the weather conditions to ensure a comfortable trip.
The above strategy is for reference only, and the specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and time.