Yili Travel Guide in June
June is the golden season for tourism in Yili, with pleasant weather and charming scenery. Here is a detailed travel guide:
I. Recommended Routes
Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Qingshui
Admire the stunning scenery of Sayram Lake, with its mesmerizing blue water and wildflowers blooming all over the mountain.
Qingshui – Lavender – Jongkushitai – Tekes Eight Trigrams City
Visit the Lavender Base to feel the romance of purple.
Visit Jongkushitai, a real-life Wizard of Oz.
Tekes – Qiaxi – Nalati
Head to Qiaxi Forest Park to experience the anime world of Hayao Miyazaki.
Visit Nalati Grassland, one of the four major valley grasslands, with an aerial grassland view, lush green, and wildflowers blooming.
Nalati – Duku Highway – Dushanzi
Drive along the Duku Highway to enjoy the magnificent scenery along the way.
Dushanzi – S101 National Defense Highway – Urumqi
Drive through the S101 National Defense Highway to experience different scenery.
II. Scenic Spots for Photo Taking
Sayram Lake: Known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, in June, wildflowers bloom along the lake, and the water is clear, making it an excellent spot for photos and scenery appreciation.
Lavender Base: The mid-to-late June is the season when lavender blooms. The sea of purple flowers is enchanting.
Nalati Grassland: One of the most famous grasslands in Xinjiang. In June, the grassland is lush green with wildflowers blooming, creating a magnificent scene.
Duku Highway: Crossing cliffs, forests, meadows, snowy mountains, and lakes, the scenery along the way is magnificent and an excellent choice for self-driving tours.
Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery: A vast prairie with wildflowers dotted around, lush forests, unique peaks, and murmuring streams. It is a paradise for photographers.
III. Precautions
Weather and Clothing: In June, the weather in Yili is around 15°C to 30°C, with sunny and rainy days being relatively even. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large. It is recommended to bring spring clothes, summer clothes, and warm clothing.
Sunscreen: Some areas have high altitudes and strong ultraviolet rays. Remember to bring sunscreen items.
Transportation: Traffic may be congested in popular scenic spots such as the Duku Highway during peak seasons. It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance.
Common medications: It is recommended to bring some gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, motion sickness medicine, mosquito repellent, etc.
IV. Cuisine Recommendations
Classic cuisines: Big Plate Chicken, Xinjiang Fried Rice Noodles, Noodles Pulled by Hand, Nang, Spicy Chicken with Pepper, Grilled Bun, Roast Whole Sheep, etc.
Fruits: pomegranates, grapes, figs, apricot kernels, apricots, etc. The fruits of Xinjiang are fragrant and should not be missed.
I hope this June Yili travel guide can provide useful reference for your trip and wish you a pleasant journey!