A five-day Yili travel guide can include the following main attractions and itinerary arrangements:
Day 1: Arrive in Yining and feel the urban charm
Upon arrival in Yining City, you can stroll around Liuxing Street and Kazanqi Folk Village to experience the local ethnic customs and architectural style.
In the evening, you can visit the night market to taste local cuisine such as mutton skewers and baked stuffed buns.
Departing from Yining, head to Sayram Lake to admire the stunning scenery known as the
Next, head to the Guozigou Bridge to view its spectacular scenery from afar and feel the charm of architecture.
Day 3: Nalati Grassland
Head to Nalati Grassland to experience attractions such as Aerial Grassland and盘龙古道 (Panlong Ancient Road), and you can also ride horses to enjoy the freedom and exhilaration of the grassland.
You can choose to stay overnight in Nalati Town or Xinyuan County for convenience of the next day’s itinerary.
Day 4: Duku Highway and Bayinbrook Grassland
Departing from Nalati, visit the southern section of the Duku Highway, enjoying its steep and magnificent scenery, experiencing four seasons in one day.
Next, head to Bayinbrook Grassland to admire the vast grassland and the winding Kaitu River, and encounter the stunning sunset.
Stay overnight in Bayinbrook Town or another suitable accommodation.
Day 5: Return to Yining and end the trip
Returning from Bayinbrook Town to Yining, you can choose to visit other attractions or rest according to your time and interests.
End your wonderful five-day tour of Yili and prepare to return or continue exploring the scenery of other regions in Xinjiang.
In addition, based on your interests and budget, you can also consider visiting less popular but beautiful attractions such as Huocheng Lavender Manor (best in June-July), Xiata Ancient Road, Qiongkushitai, Tekes Eight Trigrams City, etc., to enrich your travel experience.
. Remember to plan your itinerary in advance, book accommodations and tickets to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey.