For a two-day tour in Yili, you can choose the following itinerary, covering natural scenery, historical culture, folk customs experience, and more:?
Day 1?
Sayram Lake?
Address: Next to 30 National Highway, Bole City, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.?
Feature: The lake water is clear and blue, surrounded by grasslands with wildflowers blooming, beautiful like a painting, suitable for taking photos.?
Playing time: It is recommended to spend 1-2 days to appreciate the beauty of lakes and mountains, and feel the grandeur and tranquility of nature.?
Guozigou and Guozigou Bridge?
Feature: Guozigou boasts beautiful natural scenery, and the Guozigou Bridge spans the valley, majestic and spectacular, with breathtaking photos taken from different angles.?
Playing suggestion: Cross Guozigou to appreciate the natural scenery, and then explore the majesty of the Guozigou Bridge.?
Huocheng Lavender Field?
Address: 218 National Highway, Qingshuihe Town, Huocheng County, Yili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture.?
Feature: The lavender field is like a purple ocean, with a charming fragrance when the breeze passes, contrasting beautifully with the distant mountains.?
Playing time: Suggest arranging according to interest, to enjoy the romantic atmosphere.?
Day 2?
Nalati Grassland?
Feature: Nalati Grassland is known as the "Grassland in the Sky", with vast grasslands, galloping horses, melodious pastoral songs, and flowers blooming among them, like a beautiful oil painting.?
Playing suggestion: You can take a sightseeing bus to go deep into the grassland to appreciate different landscapes and experience the fun of horse riding.?
Playing time: About 6 hours, the grassland is picturesque, with particularly charming scenes at dusk and sunrise.?
Yili Old Town Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area?
Feature: Experience rich Uyghur folk customs, suitable for taking photos as souvenirs.?
Playing time: About 5 hours, to deeply understand Uyghur culture and life.?
Yili River Scenic and Tourist Area?
Feature: Located by the river, with beautiful scenery, suitable for strolling and enjoying the beauty of nature.?
Playing time: About 4 hours, to feel the magnificence and tranquility of the Yili River.?
Accommodation and Dining?
Accommodation: On the first day, you can choose Yining Yugu Guanlan Hotel or Pai Hotel. On the second day, you can choose Shunwen Hotel or other suitable accommodations according to your itinerary.?
Dining: You can taste the specialty dishes such as tomato soup and old chicken soup at Heshengxiang Doulao, or enjoy the unique ecological charm of Kabanbayi Ecological Park, as well as delicious dishes like wild vegetables and fan-shaped bone at Xianglixiangqing.?
Precautions?
Clothing: Since the temperature in Yili may be low, it is recommended to bring winter clothing such as cotton-padded clothes and down jackets.?
Accessories: Snowy areas may reflect intense sunlight, so it is recommended to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.?
Documents: Necessary items include ID card, bank card, travel insurance, etc. Those who drive need to carry their driver’s license as well.?
Through such arrangements, you can fully experience the natural scenery, historical culture, and folk customs of Yili, enjoying an unforgettable two-day tour.?