The travel guide for Xinyuan, Xinjiang mainly includes must-visit attractions, recommended travel routes, and accommodation suggestions.?
Must-Visit Attractions:?
Nalati Grassland: Known as the ‘Paradise on Earth’, it is one of the world’s four major valley grasslands and one of China’s six most beautiful grasslands. It is recommended to explore the Air Grassland Route, Valley Grassland Route, Panlong Valley Route, and Xuelian Valley Route. You can experience the fun of horse riding and go-karting, and admire the beautiful scenery of grasslands, forests, snow-capped mountains, and streams intertwined.?
Sayram Lake: The lake surface is as clear as a sapphire, backed by snow-capped mountains, and the scenery along the lake road is beautiful. It is recommended to travel by car and bring a camera to capture the beauty of the lake and sky.?
Recommended Travel Routes:?
Day 1: Visit Sayram Lake to admire the beautiful lake scenery and experience the historical atmosphere at Dianjiang Platform. Dinner will be arranged near the South Gate of Sayram Lake.?
Day 2: Visit Guozigou Bridge in the morning to admire the spectacular scenery, and then head to Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden for photo opportunities. In the afternoon, you can visit the Tobrasu Grassland Flower Sea and Kazanqi Folk Village to experience Kazak customs.?
Day 3: Visit Xiata Scenic Area and hike to appreciate natural beauty, such as Xianhua Platform and other attractions.?
Day 4: Visit Tekes Eight Trigrams City in the morning and then drive to Karajun Grassland and Qiongkushitai Grassland to experience the joy of horse riding and enjoying the scenery.?
Day 5: Return to Nalati Grassland and explore other unvisited routes and attractions in depth.?
Accommodation Suggestions:?
There are many hotels and homestays to choose from in Nalati Town, such as Nalati Ranshe, which are well-decorated, clean, and provide breakfast. They are only a few minutes’ drive away from the scenic area.?
In addition, the climate in Xinyuan is changeable, so please bring sunscreen, rain gear, and comfortable shoes for your trip. In February, Yili has a moderate temperature but a large diurnal temperature variation, so be sure to prepare enough warm clothing.?
During the trip, please pay attention to protecting the environment and take your trash away with you.?
The above guide is for reference only, and the specific itinerary needs to be adjusted according to personal interests and time.?