Yili travel guides mainly include the best travel time, must-visit attractions, and route recommendations.?
Best Travel Time:?
The best time to visit Yili is from June to August, when the grasslands are lush and wildflowers bloom freely. The climate is also particularly pleasant, making it a heaven for escaping the summer heat.?
. However, April is also a good time to explore Yili, allowing you to appreciate the magnificent scenery of the initial melting blue ice.?
Must-visit Attractions:?
Sayram Lake: Xinjiang’s largest alpine lake, with azure lake water resembling a gem, and surrounding scenery like a fairy tale. It is an excellent spot for driving around the lake, camping, and watching sunrises and sunsets.?
Guozigou Bridge: A magnificent modern bridge perfectly integrated with the scenic mountain and river landscapes. You can easily capture the full view of the bridge from the observation deck.?
Huocheng Lavender Fields: From June to July, when the lavender blooms, this place instantly transforms into China’s Provence, with a romantic and charming purple sea of flowers, perfect for photos.?
Nalati Grasslands: Known as the ‘Aerial Grasslands’, where snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands intertwine. You can ride horses or hike to appreciate the beautiful scenery.?
Karajun Grasslands: Combining grasslands, forests, and canyons, with breathtaking landscapes such as colorful meadows. Hiking through it allows you to overlook the magnificent scenery of the grasslands.?
Qiongkushitai: A quaint village hidden beneath the alpine forest and grasslands, full of poetic charm. Entry is free, and you can drive in, saving money and providing convenience.?
Xiata Grasslands: You can view snow-capped mountains up close, and if you’re lucky, catch the sunrise illuminating the golden mountains. Snow-capped mountains are within reach, and reception capacity has improved after road repairs.?
Route Recommendations:?
You can choose the 6-day Yili Loop Tour or the 8-day in-depth tour. For example, the 6-day tour route can include Urumqi, Sayram Lake, Yining, Lavender Fields, Xiata, Zhaosu/Tekes, and other places; the 8-day in-depth tour is more detailed, starting from the departure point to Urumqi, visiting Sayram Lake, Lavender Base, Qiongkushitai, Nalati Grasslands, and other places in sequence, before returning to the departure point.?
In addition, when traveling, it is necessary to pay attention to carrying ID cards, sunscreen and warm clothing, moisturizing skincare products, etc., and prepare motion sickness medication, stomach medication, mosquito repellent, etc., for unexpected needs.?
. Experiencing local culture and cuisine on the grasslands is also a must-do, such as petting little sheep and tasting Xinjiang’s specialty dishes.?