The Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture offers diverse tourism routes. Here are several recommended tourism routes covering different attractions and experiences:?
1. 6-day Little-known Secret Spot Itinerary:?
D1: Urumqi – S101 Hundred-mile Danxia – Anjihai Grand Canyon – Jinghe?
D2: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Kazanqi – Yining?
D3: Yining – Zhaosu Jade Lake – Tekes?
D4: Tekes – Qiongkushitai – Tekes?
D5: Tekes – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Nalati Town?
D6: Nalati Town – Duku Highway – Hundred-mile Gallery – Urumqi?
2. 7-8 Days In-depth Tour:?
The 7-day 6-night itinerary (March-April) includes airport pickup in Urumqi, Gobi scenery, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Sayram Lake circumnavigation, Tulgun apricot blossoms, and finally group transfer/drop-off.?
The 8-day 7-night itinerary (after June, Duku Highway opens) is more in-depth, including airport pickup in Urumqi, S101 Provincial Highway, Sayram Lake, Xiata, Muzart Glacier, Bayinbrook, and finally group transfer/drop-off. If Duku Highway is closed, there will be a corresponding alternative itinerary.?
3. 6-8 Days Self-driving Itinerary:?
This route starts from Urumqi, passing by Sayram Lake, Yizhao Highway, Tekes, Nalati, Bayinbrook, and finally returns to Urumqi. Along the way, you can enjoy the unique scenery of Xinjiang, such as cities, Corps regions, hills, grasslands, etc., and also experience the magnificent scenery of the Duku Highway.?
4. Best Self-driving Routes:?
Including multiple routes such as the Leisurely Slow-paced Tour, Tianshan Scenic Drive, Cultural Customs Experience Tour, and Ili Flower Hiking and Photography Tour. These routes cover many famous attractions in the Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, such as the China-Kazakhstan International Cooperation Center in Horgos City, Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden, Karajun Grassland, Nalati Scenic Area, etc., providing tourists with a rich travel experience.?
In addition, there are routes such as the small loop route on the northern foot of Tianshan Mountain for tourists to choose from, specifically based on personal interests and time arrangements.?
. When planning your itinerary, it is recommended to learn about the opening hours and ticket information of each attraction in advance to better arrange your schedule.?