Recommended 8-day Yili travel guide as follows:?
Day 1: Depart from your starting point and head to Urumqi, visit the International Bazaar to experience the Western Regions’ charm, and visit the Xinjiang Museum to learn about Xinjiang’s history and culture.?
. It is recommended to taste local specialty foods such as baked buns and mutton skewers.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon via the S101 National Defense Highway. Dushanzi Grand Canyon is a masterpiece of nature worth seeing.?
. Stay overnight in Jinghe to recharge for the next leg of the trip.?
Day 3: Depart from Jinghe and visit Sayram Lake. Known as the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean, Sayram Lake is serene. Cycling around the lake and camping under the stars are particularly recommended experiences.?
. Afterwards, admire the lavender fields, visit the Kazanqi Folk Village, and arrive in Yining.?
Day 4: Depart from Yining and explore the Xiata Ancient Road, view the Muzart Glacier, and feel the charm of the Silk Road.?
. Afterwards, head to Zhaosu to admire the rapeseed flowers and the magnificent scenery of Karajun Grassland, explore Koksu Grand Canyon, and experience the unique landscape of the human-shaped grassland.?
Day 5: Depart from Zhaosu and head to Tekes. Along the way, you can visit Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery and Fairy Lake to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.?
. After arriving in Tekes, you can visit the only intact Bagua City in the world.?
Day 6: Depart from Tekes and visit the Qiongkushitai Ancient Natural Village. Qiongkushitai is a historic and cultural village with picturesque scenery worth visiting.?
. Afterwards, head to Nalati and stay overnight in Xinyuan County/Gongliu/Nalati.?
Day 7: Depart from Xinyuan County/Gongliu/Nalati, and visit Nalati Town. Nalati Grassland is one of the four major valley grasslands in the world, famous for its three-dimensional grassland landscape.?
. Afterwards, head to Bayinbrook Grassland to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Nine-Bend River and Swan Lake.?
. Stay overnight in Bayinbrook Town.?
Day 8: Depart from Bayinbrook and return to Urumqi via the Duku Highway. The Duku Highway is known as the most beautiful highway in China, where you can experience four seasons in one day and different weather conditions within a short distance, making it a perfect end to this trip.?
During the trip, please pay attention to the following points: Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between morning and evening, so remember to bring suitable clothing; the ultraviolet rays are strong and the climate is dry, so pay attention to moisturizing and sunscreen; respect local ethnic customs and habits; carry a small amount of cash and ID card with you, as signal may be poor in some areas.?
. I hope this guide can help you plan an unforgettable trip to Yili!?