Starting from Urumqi to Kuqa and Yili for travel, you can choose multiple routes and itinerary arrangements. The following is a more comprehensive overview of the travel guide:
In Urumqi, you can first visit the Red Mountain Park within the city, the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum, and Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar to experience the local culture and customs.
Afterwards, you can prepare some necessary supplies and choose a suitable car rental service to prepare for the upcoming journey.
Next, you can follow National Highway S101 to Huangliugou to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the Hundred-Mile Danxia and Kensiwate Reservoir. Afterwards, you can continue to Anjihai Grand Canyon (if choosing not to go, you can directly head to the next stop).
After a brief rest in Dushanzi, you can follow the Duku Highway to appreciate the scenery changing with the seasons. Both the Nalati area and Bayinbrook are great places to stop.
In the Yili region, Sayram Lake is a must-visit attraction. It is known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean", surrounded by mountains and reflecting the sky, creating extremely beautiful scenery.
In addition, you can also visit the Guozigou Bridge, Lavender Garden, Tianma Garden, and the natural scenery of Zhaosu.
Continuing forward, you can arrive in Tekes, which has a unique八卦城 (Bagua City) layout and rich natural landscapes. Afterwards, you can head to Karajun Grassland and Gongliu to appreciate the vastness and grandeur of the grasslands.
In Nalati, you can deeply experience grassland culture by horseback riding on the vast grasslands and feel the lifestyle of herdsmen.
Afterwards, you can continue along the Duku Highway to explore attractions such as the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon and the Big and Small Dragon Lakes, ultimately arriving in Kuqa.
In Kuqa, you can visit the endpoint of the Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon, and feel the magnificent works created by nature. In addition, you can also visit the Duku Museum to understand the history and culture of the Duku Highway.
Throughout the trip, you can choose suitable attractions and stay time according to personal interests and schedule. Meanwhile, pay attention to driving safety and rest and supplies during the journey to ensure a smooth trip.
The above is an overview of the travel guide from Urumqi to Kuqa and Yili, hoping to provide useful reference for your trip.