The autumn travel guide for Yili mainly includes itinerary planning, must-visit attractions, and authentic cuisine.
Itinerary Planning:
It can be planned as a 7-day, 6-night itinerary, starting with airport pickup in Yining and visiting the Yizhao Highway, Zhaosu Maidun’er, Tianma Bathing River, Zhaosu Jade Lake, Xiata, Tekes, Qiongkushitai, Kurdining, Sayram Lake, and other attractions in sequence, finally returning to Yining via the Guozi Gorge Bridge for airport drop-off.
Or choose a more detailed 8-day itinerary, including major attractions such as Yining city exploration, Kalajun Grassland, Guozi Gorge Bridge and Qiongkushitai, Sayram Lake, to deeply experience the autumn scenery of Yili.
Must-Visit Attractions:
Sayram Lake: Known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic’, the lake water is even clearer in autumn, and the surrounding grasslands and forests exhibit rich colors.
Nalati Grassland: The Nalati Grassland in autumn is golden and is a great place to experience the nomadic culture of the Kazakhs.
Kalajun Grassland: A World Natural Heritage site, the grassland in autumn is colorful and is an excellent location for hiking and photography.
Guozi Gorge: The scenery of the Guozi Gorge Bridge in autumn is spectacular and is one of the landmark buildings in Xinjiang.
Authentic Cuisine:
In Yili, you can taste specialty dishes such as roasted whole lamb, pilaf, and large plate chicken.
In addition, there are authentic Northern Xinjiang delicacies such as spicy and诱人的 fried rice noodles, delicious dove soup, and fluffy pilaf with distinct grains.
During the tour, you can also choose activities such as hiking, photography, and horse riding based on personal interests and schedules to deeply experience the natural scenery and folk customs of Yili. Meanwhile, pay attention to selecting suitable clothing according to the weather conditions to ensure a pleasant journey.