Traveling to Yili, Xinjiang, in May allows you to witness the natural landscapes such as Sayram Lake in the ice-melting period, Nalati’s aerial grassland, the magnificent scenery of Guozigou Bridge, Xiata’s glacial grassland, and the primitive forest of Qiaxi Forest Park. Here are specific recommendations:?
Sayram Lake: In May, Sayram Lake is in the ice-melting period, allowing you to witness the spectacular sight of ice pushing with blue, transparent water, as well as small yellow flowers blooming by the lake and dreamy white swans, feeling the winter-spring transition of the Atlantic Tears.?
Nalati Grassland: In May, especially the aerial grassland section of Nalati Grassland, you can encounter snowy mountains, forests, lakes, sheep herds, grasslands, wildflowers, and pine forests, experiencing the life of nomadic people.?
Guozigou Bridge: Exiting from the south gate of Sayram Lake leads to Guozigou Bridge, where snowy mountains, forests, and the bridge frame a stunning picture together.?
Xiata: Here, glaciers, forests, and grasslands are integrated, offering a rich landscape. Although the temperature in Xiata in May is slightly lower, the snowy mountain scenery is incredibly holy and makes people reluctant to leave.?
Qiaxi Forest Park: This is a great place to see primitive forests, with scenery reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki’s animated world. In May, the forest is lush and green, wildflowers are in bloom, and marmots often appear, adding a lot of fun.?
In addition, you can also choose to visit Kazhanqi to experience the unique charm of the internet-famous ‘Blue House’, or go to Qiongkushitai to admire the fairy tale-like small village and beautiful wild apricot blossoms.?
During your visit, please note that Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between morning and night, so be sure to prepare warm clothing; the region is vast, and some scenic areas require walking, so choosing a pair of suitable sneakers is important; also, ultraviolet radiation is intense, so remember to prepare sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, sun hats, and other sunscreen items.?