For the travel route from Korla to Ili, you can choose the following plan:?
Day 1: Korla to Hejing County?
Depart from Korla in the morning and head northwest along G30 Expressway.?
Pass through Bayingol Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture and arrive at Hejing County, with a total distance of about 250 kilometers and an expected journey time of 4 hours.?
Upon arrival, you can visit the local museum or taste specialty foods such as roast whole lamb and hand-grabbed rice.?
Day 2: Hejing County to Bayinbuluke Grassland?
Turn from Hejing County onto Provincial Highway S101, cross the Tianshan Mountains, and pass through Baluntai Town.?
Arrive at Bayinbuluke Grassland, expected to take 4 hours.?
On the grassland, you can go horseback riding, hiking, archery, or have a picnic to feel the charm of nature.?
Day 3: Bayinbuluke Grassland to Nalati Grassland?
After enjoying the sunrise on Bayinbuluke Grassland in the morning?
, Drive to Nalati Grassland.?
Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Gongnais River.?
Upon arrival at Nalati Grassland, you can experience horseback riding, archery, and other ethnic activities, and admire the magnificent scenery of the "aerial grassland".?
Day 4: Nalati Grassland to Tekes Bagua City?
After breakfast, take a car to Tekes Bagua City, the only city in China that follows the bagua layout.?
After visiting the Bagua City, you can proceed to Tekes County to visit the Tekes Museum and learn about the local history and culture.?
Day 5: Tekes to Kalajun Grassland?
Depart from Tekes in the morning and head to Kalajun Grassland.?
Kalajun Grassland is located in Tekes County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture. It is a typical alpine grassland with picturesque scenery.?
Here, you can go horseback riding, hiking, camping, and taste local specialty foods.?
Suggested itinerary for the rest of the trip:?
You can continue to Yining City to visit famous attractions such as Saimu Lake and Huocheng Lavender Base.?
Saimu Lake is known as the "last tear of the Atlantic Ocean". The lake water is azure and clear, surrounded by snowy mountains, creating a picturesque scene.?
Huocheng is one of China’s larger lavender planting bases. Every summer, the purple sea of flowers transforms the entire valley into a dreamlike scenery.?
Throughout the trip, adjustments can be made according to personal interests and physical condition to ensure a pleasant and comfortable journey.?