September is a good time to travel to Kalakun in Yili. The Kalakun scenic area is located in Tekes County, Yili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, and is a comprehensive tourist area integrating grasslands, canyons, forests, lakes, and other natural landscapes.?
Below is detailed information about traveling to Kalakun in Yili in September:?
Scenic area features:?
The Kalakun Grassland still maintains charming scenery in September. Although it is not as flower-rich as it is from May to July, the autumn Kalakun Grassland has rich colors, presenting an oil painting-like beauty that makes people reluctant to leave.?
The forage on the grassland begins to turn slightly yellow, vast and magnificent, contrasting with the distant snow-capped mountains, displaying a deep and rustic beauty.?
Tourist routes:?
It is recommended to first visit the Kalakun Grassland scenic area to experience the vast grassland scenery, and then go to the Koksu Grand Canyon scenic area to appreciate the steepness and grandeur of the canyon.?
The tourist routes throughout the entire tourist area can be divided into multiple parts, including the Bulaq Ticket Station, Shiquan, Xianhua Platform, Lieying Platform, Kalakun Cable Car Station, Kurtai Cable Car Station, Crocodile Bay, Koksu Grand Canyon, etc.?
Precautions:?
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes because the roads within the scenic area are relatively rugged and require suitable shoes for walking.?
Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and other sun protection items because the sunlight in the scenic area is intense and can easily cause sunburn.?
Bring some dry food and water for emergencies.?
Transportation methods:?
You can start a chartered car trip from Urumqi to follow the Yili loop route, and visit other attractions in the Yili River Valley at the same time.?
You can also take a shuttle bus to Tekes County and then take the scenic area shuttle bus to get here.?
Other highlights:?
The cuisine of Kalakun is also a major highlight, such as fresh mutton kebabs, fragrant milk tea, etc. Each bite is an ultimate provocation to the taste buds.?
The Alashan Hot Springs in the Koksu Canyon are also worth visiting. It is a resort, with the spring water containing multiple minerals.?
In summary, traveling to Kalakun in Yili in September is a great choice, whether it is to enjoy the beautiful autumn grassland scenery or to experience the local specialty foods and hot springs, it will leave people with a sense of fulfillment.?
