There are multiple options for the Xinjiang Yili Grand Loop route. The following is a relatively classic itinerary **:?
Day 1: Urumqi – Anjihai Grand Canyon – Kuitun?
Day 2: Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Yining City | Qingshuihe?
Sayram Lake is known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean" and is a sacred place for taking photos.?
Day 3: Yining – Yuhu – Zhaosu?
You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yizhao Highway along the way. This highway has picturesque scenery that makes people feel refreshed.?
Day 4: Zhaosu – Qiongkushitai – Tekes?
Qiongkushitai is one of the must-visit attractions, with beautiful scenery.?
Day 5: Tekes – Qiaxi Forest – Gongliu?
Tekes Eight Trigrams City is also worth visiting. The entire city is planned according to the eight trigrams, with unique characteristics.?
Day 6: Gongliu – Nalati – Nalati Town?
Nalati Aerial Grassland is another highlight, with vast grasslands and winding rivers forming a beautiful picture scroll.?
Day 7: Nalati – Kumtag Desert – Shanshan?
Kumtag Desert adds desert scenery to the itinerary and is a great place for taking photos and experiencing the desert.?
Day 8: Shanshan – Mazhavillage – Urumqi?
On the last day, return to Urumqi to end your pleasant Yili Grand Loop trip.?
In addition, there are other Yili self-driving loop options with different numbers of days, such as a 10-day loop.?
6-8 Day Self-driving Itinerary?
etc. Tourists can choose according to their own time and preferences. During the trip, remember to bring necessary outdoor equipment and sunscreen because Xinjiang has a large temperature difference in summer and strong UV rays.?
. Meanwhile, security checks in Xinjiang are strict, please carry your ID card with you.?
I hope this itinerary can help you with your Grand Yili Loop trip in Xinjiang!?