It is completely possible to take a one-day tour in Ili. Ili has many beautiful attractions, and here are some recommended one-day tour plans:?
Routes for General Ili Mansion, Lavender Manor, and Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area:?
In the morning, you can head to General Ili Mansion to feel the historical weight and take photos with cultural landscape features. Tickets are 20 yuan, and a 2-hour visit is recommended.?
In the midday, drive to Ili Lavender Manor. Although the lavender field may not be large, the fragrance is strong, making it suitable for lavender lovers. Tickets are 35 yuan per person, and a 2-hour visit is recommended.?
In the afternoon, you can head to Ili Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area to enjoy the beautiful flower sea scenery.?
Routes for Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Duku Highway, and Kashgar River:?
In the morning, head to Dushanzi Grand Canyon. Standing on the viewing platform in the middle of the canyon, you can capture a panoramic view of the entire canyon. The playtime is about 1.5 hours. Remember to bring enough water and snacks, as there are no stores nearby.?
Then depart along the Duku Highway to enjoy the ever-changing scenery from steep canyons to vast grasslands. Along the way, you can stop at the Bee Town in Nileke Town, where prices are cheap and accommodations include distinctive homestays.?
In the afternoon, drive to Kashgar River to capture the beautiful scenery of the river, green grasslands, and snow-capped mountains.?
Routes for Sayram Lake or Kurdining:?
Choose a one-day tour to Sayram Lake to enjoy the romantic scenery of the alpine lake, including attractions such as Blue Ice Eye, Frozen Fantasy, and Swan Dance. Tickets and lake loop service are included in the one-day tour package.?
Or choose a one-day tour to Kurdining to view snowy grasslands, including viewpoints such as Qimengde, Ayousei, and Snowy Mountain Spruce. Similarly, tickets and loop service are included in the one-day tour package.?
Routes for Zhaosu County, Xiata Ancient Road, and Tekes Eight Trigrams City:?
In the morning, head to Zhaosu County to enjoy the vast grasslands and beautiful scenery. Tickets and shuttle bus fees need to be purchased in advance on ‘Zhiyou Zhaosu’.?
In the midday, head to Xiata Ancient Road, the only scenic area in Northern Xinjiang where you can get close to snow-capped mountains, which is very impressive. You need to take the shuttle bus and electric car to get there.?
In the afternoon, head to Tekes Eight Trigrams City, the most preserved Eight Trigrams City with plenty of photo spots. In the evening, you can also participate in the sleepless city performance and bonfire party.?
All the routes above can be selected based on personal interests and schedules, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable day in Ili.?