The conventional tourist route in Yili usually includes multiple famous attractions. Here is a classic 5 to 6-day itinerary:?
Day 1: Urumqi – Sayram Lake?
In the morning, depart from Urumqi along the G30 Lianhuo Expressway to Sayram Lake, known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’. Along the way, you can enjoy the scenery of cities, military regions, hills, and grasslands unique to Xinjiang.?
Upon arrival at Sayram Lake, you can enjoy the lake and mountain scenery and choose to stay nearby Sayram Lake at night.?
Day 2: Sayram Lake – Yining?
Departing from Sayram Lake, pass through the Guozigou Bridge and head to Yining City. Along the way, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Guozigou.?
Upon arrival in Yining, you can visit the Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area and Liuxing Street Scenic Area to experience the unique charm of Yining and stay overnight in Yining.?
Day 3: Yining – Tekes?
In the morning, depart from Yining to Tekes County. Along the way, you can choose to visit the lavender fields in Huocheng (best blooming in July).?
, then proceed to Tekes via the Yizhao Highway.?
Upon arrival in Tekes, you can visit the Bagua City Lijie Scenic Area and stay overnight in Tekes.?
Day 4: Tekes – Nalati?
Departing from Tekes, head to Nalati Grassland. It is one of the most famous grasslands in Xinjiang, where you can enjoy the magnificent grassland scenery and nomadic life.?
Upon arrival in Nalati, you can choose to visit Nalati Aerial Grassland and stay overnight in Nalati.?
Day 5: Nalati – Urumqi/Kuitun?
Starting from Nalati, you can choose to directly return to Urumqi or head to Kuitun as a transit point. If you choose to go to Kuitun, you can pass through the Duku Highway and enjoy the magnificent scenery along the way.?
Choose to stay in Urumqi or Kuitun at night to end this trip to Yili. If you choose Kuitun as a transit point, you can return to Urumqi the next day.?
In addition, depending on time and interests, you can choose to add some attractions or extend the itinerary, such as visiting Qiongkushitai and Xiata Ancient Road.?
. This conventional route covers multiple famous attractions and unique customs in the Yili region, making it a great choice for first-time visitors to Yili.?