The monthly travel guides for Ili in Xinjiang each have their own characteristics, allowing visitors to experience different natural landscapes and cultural customs in different months.?
January: Although Ili is relatively cold in winter, the snow-covered Tianshan Mountains and grasslands have a unique charm, suitable for tourists who love winter snowy landscapes. You can go to Nalati Grassland to feel the tranquility and grandeur after snowfall.?
February: At this time, Ili is still in winter, but you can start planning your spring flower viewing trip. Meanwhile, you can also visit some indoor cultural attractions to learn about the history and culture of Ili.?
March: As temperatures gradually rise, spring arrives quietly in Ili. You can go to places like the Nalati Scenic Area in Xinyuan County to admire crocuses and feel the breath of spring.?
April: It is the peak flower viewing season in Ili. In addition to crocuses, you can also go to Kanxiang Apricot Flower Valley in Chabuchar Xibo Autonomous County and the Nalati Apricot Flower Valley in Tuergen Township, Xinyuan County, to admire wild apricot flowers and wild tulips, among other flowers. The colorful scenery is too beautiful to behold.?
May: The major grasslands of Ili successively enter spring, with flowers blooming on the grasslands and the snow-capped peaks of Mount Tianshan clearly visible. At this time, you can go to places like Qiaxi Grassland, Kurdining, Qiongkushitai, and Karajun to appreciate the perfect combination of grasslands and snow-capped mountains.?
June: Ili welcomes the most beautiful season of the grasslands, with purple lavender fields, large fields of rapeseed flowers and sunflowers blooming successively, adding endless color to Ili. At the same time, Sayram Lake also welcomes its highlight moment, with snow-capped mountains on one side and a sea of flowers on the other, creating a magnificent scenery.?
July to August: At this time, Ili officially enters summer with pleasant weather, making it a great destination for escaping the heat. You can go to places like Nalati Grassland and Karajun Grassland to ride horses or hike and admire the scenery. In addition, you can explore the Huocheng Lavender Fields and feel China’s "Provence".?
September: Ili enters autumn, with golden rice paddies and abundant fruits. At this time, you can appreciate the colorful autumn scenery of the Ili River Valley and experience the unique awe-inspiring scene of grassland harvesting. In this season, riding a horse on the grasslands of Ili and feeling the charm of nature is a very pleasant thing.?
October to December: As temperatures gradually decrease, Ili enters winter. Although the natural landscapes at this time are not as abundant as those in spring, summer, and autumn, you can experience the local folk culture and specialty foods, and feel another kind of charm of Ili.?
In general, Ili in Xinjiang has its unique tourist charm every month. Whether you love the sea of flowers in spring, the grasslands in summer, the golden hues in autumn, or the snowy landscapes in winter, you can find your own share of beauty here.?