The best months to travel to Yili are from April to October, with May to August being the optimal travel time. Here are the specific months and recommended attractions:?
April: Spring begins in Yili, and everything comes back to life. Especially from April to June, flowers on the grassland bloom competitively. You can see colorful wildflowers by the side of Sayram Lake, as if the earth is covered with a layer of flower blankets.?
May: The grass has started to turn green, and there is still a lot of snow on the mountains. Fewer people mean a better travel experience, but the weather may be unstable with more clouds and rain.?
At this time, various mountain flowers on Nalati Grassland also start to compete for beauty.?
June: The weather is relatively stable with more sunny days. The grass is greener and thicker, and various flowers are in bloom, making the grassland scenery even more beautiful. The Duku Highway opens in mid-June, allowing visitors to experience the magnificent scenery of this road known as the "Most Beautiful Highway".?
Additionally, the yellow flowers on the hillsides surrounding Sayram Lake form a perfect picture.?
July: The entire Duku Highway is open, and the weather is more stable. The Yizhao Highway is also open. Almost every day at all attractions is sunny, and it’s not too cold at night. The grass is extremely green and thick. This is the peak tourist season in Yili and also a good time to escape the summer heat.?
Places like Nalati Grassland and Karajun Grassland are excellent tourist destinations.?
August: Fruits are ripe and fragrant, making it a good time to taste various fruits. Although the grass on the hillsides may start to turn yellow, the lakes are still blue, and attractions like Sayram Lake are still worth visiting.?
Additionally, you can also admire the vast fields of rapeseed flowers, sunflowers, and perilla flowers along the Zhaosu route.?
September: The forest valleys start to show autumn colors, making it a great season for enjoying autumn. The autumn scenery in places like Karajun Grassland and Tekes Eight Trigrams City is very charming.?
October: Yili will turn into a snow-covered world. Although the temperature is low, it has a unique tranquility and beauty.?
In summary, choosing the right travel time based on the month and scenic spot characteristics can fully allow one to appreciate the natural beauty and cultural charm of Yili.?