Recommended 3-day travel itinerary in Yili as follows:?
Day 1: Depart from Yining to Explore Sayram Lake and Guozigou Bridge?
Morning: Depart from Yining to head for Sayram Lake. Known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic," Sayram Lake boasts sapphire blue water surrounded by mountains, creating breathtaking scenery?
. You can choose to self-drive or take a scenic area tour bus. There are many photo spots by the lakeside, in the middle of the lake, and along the lakeshore?
Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near Sayram Lake and taste local special dishes, such as fresh white sturgeon?
Afternoon: Head for the Guozigou Bridge. This bridge spans the valley and is very spectacular, making it a famous ancient bridge in Xinjiang. From the viewing platform, you can capture a panoramic view of the bridge and feel the perfect integration of architecture and nature?
Evening: Return to Yining, or choose to stay at a homestay or hotel near Sayram Lake, where you can also enjoy the dazzling starry sky at night?
Day 2: Delve into the Kalajun Grassland and Qiongkushitai?
Morning: Depart from Yining to head for the Kalajun Grassland. It is divided into East and West Kalajun and Koksu Grand Canyon. If you have enough time, you can visit all of them. The regular route includes attractions such as the Blake Ticket Station, Stone Spring, Flower Platform, and Falcon Platform?
Afternoon: After finishing your visit to Kalajun, head for Qiongkushitai. It is as peaceful as a haven of tranquility, where you can hike, ride horses, and admire the blue sky, white clouds, grassland flower sea, and dark green forests?
Evening: Choose to camp at the Qiongkushitai campsite or stay overnight in Tekes to experience the local customs and traditions?
Day 3: Explore the Xiata Ancient Road and Return to Yining?
Morning: Depart from Tekes or Qiongkushitai to head for the Xiata Ancient Road. The Xiata scenic area is generally divided into three sections. You can choose to take shuttle buses, electric cars, or ride horses or hike to enjoy the magnificent scenery along the way?
Afternoon: After finishing your visit to Xiata, return to Yining. On the way, you can visit other attractions such as Huocheng Lavender Manor (when lavender blooms from June to August)?
, or visit Kazanqi Folk Village to immerse yourself in the rich Uyghur culture?
Evening: Return to Yining to conclude your pleasant 3-day trip.?
This itinerary combines multiple famous attractions in Yili, including grasslands, lakes, bridges, ancient roads, etc., providing a full experience of Yili’s natural scenery and cultural charm. During the trip, please take precautions such as sunscreen and mosquito repellent, and inquire about ticket prices, opening hours, and other information of each attraction beforehand to better arrange your itinerary.?