When traveling to Yili in September, we recommend visiting the following attractions:?
1. Kalakun Grassland?
Kalakun Grassland is a World Natural Heritage site within the "Xinjiang Tianshan Mountains", featuring vast grasslands and magnificent mountains, making it a paradise for photographers?
You can stroll on the grassland to appreciate the beauty of the golden grass intermingled with the blue sky and white clouds, or ride a horse across the grassland to feel the joy of freedom?
2. Sayram Lake?
Sayram Lake is known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean", with clear and blue lake water surrounded by snow-capped mountains, creating a breathtaking beauty?
You can take a walk by the lake to appreciate the beauty of the azure lake water set against the surrounding snow-capped mountains, or take a boat ride on the lake to feel the peaceful and mysterious atmosphere?
3. Guozigou Bridge?
The Guozigou Bridge spans the Guozigou Canyon, offering a spectacular view and being known as the "First Scenery of Yili"?
You can hike along the valley near the Guozigou Bridge to appreciate the natural scenery along the way, or take a cable car up the mountain to overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Guozigou Canyon?
4. Qiongkushitai?
Qiongkushitai feels like stepping into a fairy tale world, with winding streams flowing gently, playing the music of nature. It is one of the best-preserved primitive forests in the Yili area?
Here, you can hike through the primitive forest to appreciate the dense trees and clear streams, or visit the local Kazak villages to understand their way of life and traditional culture?
5. Kuldning Scenic Area?
Kuldning reaches its best viewing period from mid-to-late September to mid-October each year. The golden world here is the earliest and most dazzling autumn scenery in the Yili Prefecture?
The scenic area includes multiple tourist routes such as East Gully, West Gully, and Middle Gully, each hiding autumn surprises, such as the ancient wild fruit trees in West Gully and Moon Bay and Lazigou in Middle Gully?
In addition, Yili also has famous attractions such as Swan Lake, Nine-Bend Eighteen-Turn River, and Nalati Grassland that are worth visiting?
. When traveling to Yili in September, please pay attention to sunscreen and warmth measures, as the sunlight in Yili is intense at this time and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large?
. At the same time, pay attention to food hygiene and safety issues, especially when horse riding and hiking, be sure to follow the guidance of the tour guide or locals?
