For a travel route from Korla to Ili, you can choose the following plan:
Day 1: Korla to Hejing County to Bayin布鲁克 Grassland
In the morning, depart from Korla and head northwest along G30 Expressway, passing through Bayingol Mongol Autonomous Prefecture and arriving in Hejing County. In Hejing County, you can take a short break, visit the local museum, or taste special local cuisine.
Turn from Hejing County onto Provincial Highway S101, cross the Tianshan Mountains, pass through Baluntai Town, and arrive at Bayin布鲁克 Grassland. Along the way, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of mountains and grasslands.
. On Bayin布鲁克 Grassland, you can choose to go horse riding, hiking, or have a picnic to feel the charm of nature.
Day 2: Bayin布鲁克 Grassland to Nalati Grassland
In the morning, enjoy the sunrise on Bayin布鲁克 Grassland and feel the grandeur of the grassland.
Then drive to Nalati Grassland, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Gongnais River along the way.
. Upon arrival in Nalati, you can explore the grassland and experience ethnic customs such as horse riding and archery.
. Nalati Grassland is known as the ‘Tianshan Grassland’ for its beautiful scenery and is an excellent place to experience ethnic customs.
Day 3: Nalati to Tekes Bagua City
After breakfast, take a vehicle to Tekes Bagua City. Bagua City is the only city in China that follows the bagua layout and has high historical and cultural value.
After visiting the Bagua City, you can proceed to Tekes County to visit the Tekes Museum and familiarize yourself with the local historical and cultural heritage.
Day 4: Tekes to Karakjun Grassland to Yining
Departing from Tekes, head towards Karakjun Grassland. Karakjun Grassland is renowned for its vast grassland scenery and is an ideal place for photography and outdoor activities.
Then drive to Yining City. Upon arrival, you can stroll around the local night market to experience the local customs and culture.
Day 5: Surroundings of Yining or Return to Korla
In Yining, you can choose to continue exploring surrounding attractions such as Sayram Lake or Huocheng Lavender Base.
, or you can choose to drive back to Korla to end your delightful trip.
This route covers a wealth of natural landscapes and profound historical and cultural heritage, making it an excellent choice for exploring the beauty of Xinjiang. During the trip, please adjust the itinerary according to the actual situation to ensure a pleasant and safe journey.
