There are multiple recommended tourist routes around Yili. Below are some selected tourist routes that cover different attractions and experiences:
Leisurely Slow-paced Travel:
Yining City → Huoerguosi City (China-Kazakhstan International Cooperation Center, Gate Scenic Area) → Huocheng County (Jieyou Princess Lavender Garden, General Yili’s Mansion, Huiyuan Ancient City Scenic Area) → Yining City (Yili Prefectural Museum, Lin Zexu Memorial Hall, night tour of Liuxingjie Scenic Area)
Tianshan Mountain Scenic Self-driving Tour:
Yining City → Gongliu County (Kurduning Scenic Area) → Tekes County (Kalajun Scenic Area, with the option of night tour of Baguacheng Lijie Scenic Area) → Zhaosu County (Tianma Tourism Cultural Park, Wetland Park Scenic Area) → Yizhao Highway (Baishifeng Tourism Scenic Road) → Chabuchar Xibo Autonomous County (Xibo Ancient City) → Yining City (Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area, night tour of Siluzhiguang Tourism Town)
Cultural and Folk Customs Experience Tour:
This route is relatively long, starting from Urumqi City, passing through Kuitun City and Duku Highway, exploring Nileke County’s Tangbula ‘Hundred-Mile Gallery’ Scenic Area, and then visiting Xinyuan County’s Nalati Scenic Area, Gongliu County’s Kurduning Scenic Area, and Tekes County’s Kalajun Scenic Area. Afterwards, along Yizhao Highway and Baishifeng Tourism Scenic Road, visit Zhaosu County’s Tianma Cultural Tourism Park and other attractions, and finally return to Yining City, with opportunities to visit Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area and Liuxingjie Scenic Area along the way
Flower Blooming Yili Hiking and Photography Tour:
Duku Highway → Nileke County (Qiaoerma, Tangbula ‘Hundred-Mile Gallery’ Scenic Area) → Yining City (Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area, night tour of Siluzhiguang Tourism Town) → Xinyuan County (Nalati Scenic Area) → Gongliu County (Kurduning Scenic Area) → Tekes County (Kalajun Scenic Area) → Zhaosu County (Tianma Tourism Cultural Park, Wetland Park Scenic Area, Xiata Scenic Area) → Yizhao Highway (Baishifeng Tourism Scenic Road) → Yining City (Yili River Scenic Area, night tour of Liuxingjie Scenic Area) → Huocheng County (Jieyou Princess Lavender Garden, etc.) → Huoerguosi City (China-Kazakhstan International Cooperation Center, Gate Scenic Area) → Urumqi City
Small Loop Route on the Northern Foot of Tianshan Mountains:
Urumqi City → Kuitun City → Huocheng County → General Yili’s Mansion and Huiyuan Ancient City Scenic Area →霍尔果斯市’s China-Kazakhstan International Cooperation Center and Gate Scenic Area → Chabuchar Xibo Autonomous County’s Xibo Ancient City → Zhaosu County’s Tianma Cultural Tourism Park and Xiata Scenic Area → Tekes County’s Kalajun Scenic Area and Qiongkushitai → Gongliu County’s Kurduning Scenic Area and Yining County’s Tuohulasu Scenic Area → Xinyuan County’s Nalati Scenic Area
Sayram Lake + Yizhao + Bayinbrok + Nalati 6-8 Day Tour:
Day 1: Urumqi → Sayram Lake
Day 2: Qingshuihe → Tekes (passing by Huocheng Lavender Fields, visiting Yizhao Highway)
Day 3: One-day tour of Tekes (Kalajun Grassland)
Day 4: Tekes → Nalati (Aerial Grassland)
Subsequent arrangements can include visits to Bayinbrok Grassland, Duku Highway, Turpan, and other places, with a final return to Urumqi
These routes cover the natural scenery, cultural landscapes, and photography hotspots around Yili, and can be selected according to personal interests and schedules. During the trip, please drive safely and respect local customs and environmental protection regulations.