The best itinerary for a three-day tour of Yili is as follows:?
Day 1: Depart from Yining to explore Sayram Lake and Guozigou?
Depart from Yining City in the morning and head to Sayram Lake, known as the ‘Last Teardrop of the Atlantic Ocean’. Along the way, you can admire the magnificent scenery of Northern Xinjiang and feel the amazing transformation from city to wilderness?
Arrive at Sayram Lake at noon and taste local specialty cuisine such as fresh highland whitefish at a lakeside restaurant?
Drive along Sayram Lake in the afternoon to appreciate the lake and mountain scenery. Stop and take photos at attractions such as Qinshuitan and Dianjiangtai. The lake water is clear and blue, contrasting beautifully with the snow-capped mountains in the distance?
Choose a homestay or hotel near Sayram Lake for accommodation at night, and you can also enjoy the starry sky at night?
Day 2: Delve deeper into Guozigou and visit Lavender Manor?
Get up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise at Sayram Lake. When the first rays of sunlight shine on the lake, the entire world is dyed gold?
Leave Sayram Lake in the morning and head to the spectacular Guozigou Bridge. From the viewing platform, you can appreciate the full view of the bridge and feel the perfect fusion of architecture and nature?
Head to Huocheng Lavender Manor in the afternoon (best viewing period is June to August), immerse yourself in the sea of lavender, and enjoy the romantic atmosphere?
Return to Yining in the afternoon. On the way, you can visit Kazanqi Folk Village to admire the distinctive architecture with blue wooden doors and windows, and taste local cuisine?
Choose a comfortable hotel to stay in Yining downtown at night?
Day 3: Visit Nalati Grassland and end your pleasant journey?
Depart from Yining in the morning and head to Nalati Grassland. In spring, Nalati Grassland still has snow-capped mountains, with the snow beginning to melt on the ground. White wild lilies start to bloom, filling the air with the scent of spring?
Rent a steed on the grassland and gallop freely, feeling the freedom and exhilaration of the breeze gently caressing your face?
Enjoy lunch on the grassland at noon and experience the traditional cuisine of the Kazak people.?
Continue to explore the grassland scenery in the afternoon and take photos as souvenirs.?
Return to Yining in the evening to end your pleasant three-day tour of Yili?
This itinerary combines multiple famous attractions and specialty cuisines in Yili, allowing you to appreciate the magnificent natural scenery and experience the unique local folk culture. I hope this itinerary can add more fun to your trip to Yili!?