Three-Day Travel Guide to Yili:?
Day 1: Yining City and Surroundings?
In the morning, arrive in Yining City. It is recommended to take a short rest at the hotel to adjust your state. Have lunch in the downtown area of Yining, tasting local specialties such as grilled mutton kebabs and pilaf, deeply experiencing the Uyghur diet culture. In the afternoon, visit the Yili River Bridge to appreciate the beauty of the Yili River, and then head to the Yili Prefecture Museum to gain a deeper understanding of Yili’s history and culture.?
Day 2: Nalati Grassland?
In the morning, drive to Nalati Grassland, enjoying the magnificent scenery of the Yili River Valley along the way. Have lunch in Nalati Town, tasting grassland specialties such as hand-grabbed meat and yogurt. Stay at a resort or homestay on the grassland in the evening to deeply experience the local folk culture. If the weather is clear, you can also enjoy the starry sky on the grassland at night.?
Day 3: Sayram Lake?
In the morning, drive to Sayram Lake, passing through Guozigou Bridge, and enjoy the natural scenery along the way. Have lunch at a restaurant by Sayram Lake, tasting special dishes featuring lake fish. In the afternoon, take a tour around the lake, visiting attractions such as Lake Heart Island, Waterside Beach, and Commanding Heights, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains reflecting the distant snow-capped mountains. Sayram Lake is known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic", with clear and blue water that is breathtakingly beautiful.?
This itinerary covers Yili’s natural scenery, historical culture, food experiences, and more, allowing you to fully appreciate the charm of Yili within three days.?