There are multiple itinerary options for traveling from Urumqi to Yili, including an 8-day tour, a 7-day self-driving tour, a 5-day itinerary, etc., depending on personal time and interests.
Recommended 8-day tour itinerary
D1: Tour the urban area of Urumqi, including Hongshan Park, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum, Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, and other places.
D2: Head to the Gurbantünggüt Desert and Sea Devil City scenic area.
D3: Visit Kanas scenic area and Kanas Lake.
D4: Jikepulin International Ski Resort and Hemu scenic area.
D5: Deeply explore Hemu, including Hemu Bridge, Hemu River, and Birch Forest.
D6: Spend the whole day traveling around Sailimu Lake.
D7: Explore Sailimu Lake in depth again.
D8: Return to Urumqi.
7-day self-driving tour guide
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi and visit attractions such as Huangfenggou and Kensiwate Reservoir.
Next three days: Enjoy the scenery of the four seasons on the Duku Highway, including the Nalati area and Bayinbrook.
Remaining days: Continue exploring or return based on personal interests and physical condition.
4-day self-driving tour guide
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi and head to Tangbula Grassland.
Day 2: Arrive at Tangbula scenic area and visit Tekes Eight Trigrams City.
Day 3: Head to Zhaosu Jade Lake via the Yizhao Highway.
Day 4: Visit the Sailimu Lake scenic area and then return to Urumqi.
Other precautions
Route selection: The self-driving route from Urumqi to Yili mainly passes through the G30 Lianhuo Expressway, G312 National Highway, S101 Provincial Highway, etc., with a total length of about 600 kilometers.
Preparations before departure: Ensure that the vehicle is in good condition and have enough fuel, water, and food. Prepare navigation equipment such as maps and GPS navigators.
Scenic spots along the way: Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Nalati Grassland, Guozigou, etc., are all worth visiting.
The above itinerary is for reference only, and specific arrangements can be adjusted according to personal interests and time. During the trip, please pay attention to safety and respect local customs and habits.