Visiting Yili, Xinjiang in July and August is an excellent choice. At this time, Yili’s natural scenery reaches its peak, with grasslands, lakes, snow-capped mountains, and other landscapes enhancing each other’s beauty, creating a breathtaking view.?
Yili ushers in its most beautiful season in July and August. Here are a few attractions that cannot be missed:?
Sayram Lake: Known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, the lake water is clear and blue, backed by snow-capped mountains. The lakeside is a vast grassland with wildflowers everywhere, and swans are also a highlight of the lake.?
Nalati Grassland: One of the most magnificent grasslands in Yili, vast and boundless. Riding a horse or driving on the grassland, you can enjoy the wonderful scenery brought by nature and feel the simple and peaceful rural life.?
Duku Highway: Crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, the scenery along the way is picturesque. You can experience the change of four seasons in a single day, making it a paradise for self-driving enthusiasts.?
Xiata: Xiata is the phonetic transcription of the Mongolian word ‘Satuaman’, meaning ‘ladder’. Here, you can traverse forests and step through grasslands, feeling the grandeur and mystery of nature.?
Qiongkushitai: A peaceful village hidden deep in the mountains, where villagers lead the most primitive nomadic life. This place has a truly original natural environment that allows people to feel the primitive charm of nature.?
In addition, many attractions such as Kanas, Lavender Manor, Qiaxi, and Kuerdening are also worth visiting.?
. When traveling in Yili, you can also taste the local specialty foods, such as shaved ice with yogurt, kavass, ice cream, etc., adding more flavor to your journey.?
Tourists are advised to make full preparations before traveling, including booking accommodation, preparing necessary documents and items, etc. Meanwhile, due to the large temperature difference between morning and evening in Yili, tourists are advised to bring warm clothing such as thin jackets.?
. While enjoying the beautiful scenery, please also pay attention to protecting the natural environment and travel civilly.?