The best itinerary arrangement for a five-day tour in Ili is as follows:?
Day 1: Arrive in Yining City.?
You can choose to depart from Urumqi and take a plane or coach to Yining City. The journey takes about 7 hours. Upon arrival, take a rest in the urban area to adapt to the plateau climate. In the evening, you can go to the local night market to taste delicacies such as mutton skewers and roasted buns.?
Another option is to depart from Korla and head to Xinyuan County along National Highway 218 for a rest.?
Day 2: Visit Nalati Grassland or Sayram Lake.?
You can choose to visit Nalati Grassland, explore the aerial grassland, feel the grandeur of nature, and then appreciate the vastness and greenery of the aerial grassland.?
Or head to Sayram Lake, where the water is clear and the snow-capped mountains are reflected, making it a paradise for photographers. It is recommended to enter from the East Gate and visit clockwise.?
Day 3: Take a tour around Kuerding and Qiaxi Grassland.?
In the morning, you can take a tour around Kuerding. If you have enough time, you can go to Qiaxi Grassland in the afternoon. These two places are close and can be visited on the way. You can choose to stay in Tekes Eight Trigrams City at night.?
Another option is to visit Huiyuan Ancient City in Huocheng County to experience the historical atmosphere of the Qing Dynasty, and then head to Karajun Grassland to enjoy the beauty of nature.?
Day 4: Head to Qiongkushitai and Zhaosu.?
On this day, you can head to Qiongkushitai, which is the most beautiful section of the journey. After that, you can continue to Zhaosu and choose to stay there at night.?
Another option is to visit Yining Six Star Street, taste Xinjiang delicacies, and then drive to Zhaosu County along the Yizhao Highway, passing through places like Baishifeng Viewing Platform. The scenery along the way is ever-changing and very impressive.?
Day 5: End the trip or continue exploring.?
You can choose to depart from Nalati and return to Korla to end the five-day tour.?
Or after visiting the Xiata Ancient Road in Zhaosu, return to Yining and then start the return journey.?
In addition, there are some other attractions and route combinations to choose from, such as visiting Swan Lake Wetland Park and Guozigou Bridge.?
. Tourists can flexibly adjust their itinerary according to their interests and time. When traveling in Ili, it is recommended to rent a car or a chartered bus for more freedom and convenience.?