There are two routes to choose from for a two-day tour in Yili, each covering different famous attractions, ensuring that tourists can fully experience the natural beauty and cultural charm of Yili.?
Route One?
Day One:?
Xiata Tourist Area: Located in Zhaosu County, Yili, Xinjiang, it boasts rich natural landscapes and is surrounded by the Tekes River, suitable for hiking and photography, with a visit duration of about 7 hours.?
Kalajun International Eco-tourism Area: Praised as the peak of natural beauty in China, it boasts vast grasslands and magnificent snow-capped mountains, with a visit duration of about 6 hours.?
Day Two:?
Tangbula Grassland: Open for free, you can ride horses and enjoy the rape flower sea, with a visit duration of about 4 hours.?
Kazangqi Folk Tourism Area: Open for free, it offers an experience of Uyghur folk customs and is suitable for family outings, with a visit duration of about 5 hours. It reflects the original ecology of Yili Uyghur folk customs, where you can appreciate the folk-style homestays and feel the local lifestyle and cuisine.?
Route Two?
Day One:?
Nalati Tourist Scenic Area: Explore the magnificent aerial grassland and feel the vastness and grandeur of nature. Nalati grassland stretches like a huge green carpet at the foot of Tianshan Mountain. Under the blue sky and white clouds, horses gallop and pastoral songs echo, and the duration of the visit can be adjusted according to your interest.?
Guozigou Bridge: Cross the Guozigou Bridge and enjoy the canyon scenery. This bridge is beautifully designed and elegant, making you feel as if you are integrated with nature. It is a popular spot for taking photos.?
Day Two:?
Sayram Lake: The lake water is clear and blue, like a mirror, surrounded by grasslands where colorful wildflowers bloom competitively, creating a breathtaking scene. You can choose to stay by the lake and enjoy the magnificent sunrise and sunset.?
Kazangqi Folk Tourism Area (if not visited on the first day): Experience the unique folk customs of the Uyghur people.?
Before traveling, please be sure to check the local weather conditions and prepare corresponding clothing according to the season. For example, the temperature in Yili in February is relatively low, so you need to bring winter warm clothing.?
. Meanwhile, don’t forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and other sun protection products, as well as necessary documents such as your ID card and driver’s license (if self-driving).?
. While enjoying the beautiful scenery, you can also taste the local cuisine, such as Abuliz zhuafan (a type of pilaf) and roasted whole sheep, letting your taste buds embark on a journey too.?