August Yili Travel Guide: Explore the stunning journey of nature and culture?
August is the golden season for tourism in Yili, with lush grasslands, wildflowers blooming freely, and pleasant weather, making it a paradise for escaping the summer heat. Here is a detailed August travel guide for Yili.?
I. Must-visit Attractions?
Sayram Lake: The largest alpine pearl in Xinjiang, its lake water is as blue as a gem, and the surrounding scenery is like a fairy tale. Driving around the lake, you can encounter lake and mountain scenery from different angles, and camping by the lake to watch sunrise and sunset is an experience not to be missed.?
Guozigou Bridge: A magnificent modern bridge perfectly integrated with the mountains and rivers. Standing on the viewing platform, you can easily capture the full view of the bridge.?
Huocheng Lavender Field: From June to July, the lavender blooms, turning this place into China’s Provence with large fields of purple flowers, romantic and charming, great for taking photos.?
Nalati Grassland: Known as the ‘Aerial Grassland’, it is a perfect place for horse riding or hiking with the interweaving of snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands.?
Karajun Grassland: It integrates grassland, forest, and canyon, with beautiful landscapes such as colorful meadows. While hiking, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the grassland.?
II. Outfit and Skincare Suggestions?
Outfit: In August, the diurnal temperature variation in Yili is large, it is recommended to bring summer clothes, a thin jacket, and a thick jacket. Friends who like to take photos can bring a few country-style or white dresses, they will look great in photos.?
Skincare: The climate in Yili is dry, humidifiers and moisturizers are good friends for skincare, remember to keep your skin hydrated at all times.?
III. Itinerary Recommendations?
Here are two classic August itineraries for Yili:?
Seven-day tour of Yili:?
D1: Depart from Urumqi, pass through the S101 National Defense Highway, and arrive in Kuitun.?
D2: From Kuitun to circumnavigate Sayram Lake.?
D3: Watch the sunrise at Sayram Lake, visit Liuxing Street, and finally arrive in Yining.?
D4: From Yining to Karajun Grassland, then to Tekes.?
(Subsequent itinerary can be adjusted according to personal preferences and time arrangements to continue exploring other scenic spots in Yili)?
Yili Loop Route (8 days and 7 nights):?
D1: Depart from home and arrive in Urumqi.?
D2: Depart from Urumqi, pass by Sayram Lake and Guozigou, and arrive at Yining.?
D3: Depart from Yining, visit Karajun Grassland, admire the Zhaosu Flower Sea, and arrive at Zhaosu.?
D4: Depart from Zhaosu, visit Xiata, and arrive at Tekes.?
D5: Depart from Tekes, visit Qiongkushitai, and arrive at Xinyuan.?
D6: Depart from Xinyuan, visit Bayanbulak Grassland, and arrive at Nalati.?
D7: Depart from Nalati, visit the Duku Highway, and arrive at Dushanzi Grand Canyon.?
D8: Depart from Urumqi and return home.?
IV. Other Precautions?
ID Card: Remember to bring your ID card because there are many checkpoints.?
Signal: The signal in mountainous areas may be a bit weak, so don’t rely solely on GPS navigation, ask for directions more often.?
Food: When coming to Xinjiang, how can you not try the authentic mutton skewers and roasted naan? Don’t forget to taste the local cuisine.?
Yili in August is a gift from nature, whether it’s the magnificent natural scenery or the rich ethnic culture, it’s worth exploring in depth. I hope this guide can help you plan an unforgettable trip to Yili!?