There are multiple travel route options departing from Yili, here are a few recommended routes:?
1. Yili-Urumqi-Kanas Route:?
First Stop: Yili, visit major attractions such as the Nalati Grasslands, Karajun Grand Canyon, and Guozigou Bridge, to feel the natural beauty and ethnic customs.?
Second Stop: Urumqi, drive south along G30 Lianhuo Expressway, visit the Xinjiang Museum to understand Xinjiang’s history and ethnic culture; one can also head to the Grand Bazaar Market to taste local cuisine.?
Third Stop: Kanas, continue driving north along G30 Expressway into the Altay Region, and visit the Kanas Scenic Area, including the mysterious Kanas Lake and primitive villages such as Hemu Village and Baihaba Village.?
2. Grand Self-Drive Tour Around the Tianshan Mountains in Yili:?
Depart from Yining City, passing through Gongliu County and Tekes County, to visit the Tianma Tourism Culture Park and Wetland Park Scenic Area.?
Follow the Baishi Peak Scenic Route to feel the grandeur of nature, arrive at Chabuchar Xibo Autonomous County, and visit the Xibo Ancient City.?
End at the Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area and Silk Road Light Tourism Town in Yining City.?
3. In-depth Experience Tour of Yili’s Cultural Customs:?
Depart from Urumqi City (or from Yili heading to Urumqi), passing through Kuitun City and the Duku Highway, to explore the Tangbula "Hundred-Mile Gallery" Scenic Area in Nileke County.?
Next, visit the Nalati Scenic Area in Xinyuan County, the Kurdining Scenic Area in Gongliu County, and the Karajun Scenic Area in Tekes County.?
Finally, arrive at the Yizhao Highway, visit the Baishi Peak Scenic Route, and end at the Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area and Liuxing Street Scenic Area in Yining City.?
4. Yili-Sailimu Lake-Bayinbuluke Route:?
On the first day, depart from Urumqi to Sailimu Lake, and enjoy the scenery of the "last tear of the Atlantic Ocean".?
On the second day, head to Tekes, passing through Huocheng to see the lavender fields (blooming in July), and experience the "Xinjiang-style massage" of the Yizhao Highway.?
On the third day, take a one-day trip to Tekes to visit the Karajun Grasslands and Bagua City.?
On the fourth day, head to Nalati to visit the Aerial Grasslands.?
On the fifth day, head to Hejing via the Duku Highway, and visit the Bayinbuluke Grasslands, Nine-Bend-Eighteen-Turn Scenic Area, Swan Lake, etc.?
Subsequent itineraries can be arranged for places such as Turpan based on time and interest.?
These routes cover the natural scenery, cultural landscapes, and unique folklore of Yili and its surroundings, and can be selected according to personal preferences and schedule.?
