The Yili tourism strategy mainly includes itinerary planning, scenic spot recommendations, and travel preparations.
The core strategy is to reasonably plan the itinerary, focus on visiting classic attractions, and make thorough travel preparations.
I. Itinerary Planning
Yili’s itinerary can be planned according to different timeframes:
Short-term itinerary (about 3 days): Focus on visiting Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, and Yining city. On the first day, visit Nalati Grassland to experience the grassland scenery and stay in a traditional Kazakh yurt at night; on the second day, visit Sayram Lake to admire the lake and mountain scenery, and enjoy specialty cuisine at a lakeside restaurant; on the third day, walk around Yining city to feel its bustling atmosphere and visit Liuxing Street.
Medium to long-term itinerary (6-8 days): You can explore multiple attractions in Yili more deeply. For example, departing from Urumqi, passing through the S101百里画廊 (Hundred-Mile Gallery), Kuitun, Sayram Lake, Lavender Fields, Kazanqi, and other places, before returning to Urumqi. Along the way, you can also visit famous attractions such as Kalajun Grassland, Nalati Grassland, and Bayanbulak Grassland.
II. Scenic Spot Recommendations
Sayram Lake: Known as the "last tear of the Atlantic Ocean", its lake water is as blue as a gem, and the surrounding scenery is picturesque. It is one of the must-visit attractions in Yili.
Nalati Grassland: The vast and green grassland can make you rent a steed to gallop freely and feel the freedom and exhilaration of the breeze gently brushing against your face.
Kalajun Grassland: It integrates grasslands, forests, and canyons, with breathtaking landscapes such as colorful meadows. Hiking here allows you to overlook the magnificent scenery of the grassland.
Lavender Fields: When the lavender blooms in June-July, this place instantly transforms into China’s Provence, with vast purple fields of flowers that are romantic and charming, perfect for taking photos.
III. Travel Preparations
Attire: Choose appropriate clothing according to the season. If visiting Xinjiang in March or April, bring a set of long-sleeved shirts and pants, and comfortable flat shoes. Also bring 1-2 photogenic outfits.
Sunscreen products: Xinjiang’s ultraviolet rays are intense, so prepare sunglasses, sunscreen with an SPF of 50 or higher, and other sunscreen products.
Moisturizing products: Xinjiang’s climate is dry, so lip balm and facial masks are very important for girls.
Other items: Hats and scarves can protect against wind and sand and add to your photos; a vacuum flask can make you much more comfortable in the cold mountain weather.
In summary, the Yili tourism strategy needs to comprehensively consider itinerary planning, scenic spot recommendations, and travel preparations to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip.