The best route to Yili varies from person to person, but the following classic routes are highly recommended:?
Route One: 6-Day Tour of Lesser-known Secret Spots?
Day 1: Urumqi – S101 Hundred-Mile Danxia – Anjihai Grand Canyon – Jinghe?
Day 2: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Kazanqi – Yining?
Day 3: Yining – Zhaosu Jade Lake – Tekes?
Day 4: Tekes – Qiongkushitai – Tekes?
Day 5: Tekes – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Nalati Town?
Day 6: Nalati Town – Duku Highway – Hundred-Mile Gallery – Urumqi?
Route Two: Magnificent Self-driving Tour Around Tianshan Mountain?
Day 1: Yining City – Gongliu County (Kurdining scenic area) – Tekes County (Karajun scenic area)?
Day 2: Tekes County – Zhaosu County (Tianma Tourism Cultural Park, Wetland Park scenic area)?
Day 3: Zhaosu County – Yizhao Highway (Baishi Peak Tourism Scenic Road) – Chabuchar Xibo Autonomous County (Xibo Ancient City)?
Day 4: Chabuchar Xibo Autonomous County – Yining City (Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area)?
This route allows you to appreciate the magnificent scenery of Tianshan Mountain while experiencing the cultural customs of different ethnic groups.?
Starting from Urumqi, passing through Kuitun City and the Duku Highway, explore the Tangbula?
This route covers the rich cultural and natural landscapes of the Yili region and is suitable for tourists interested in history and culture.?
Route Four: Small Loop Route on the Northern Foot of Tianshan Mountain?
Starting from Urumqi, passing through Kuitun City and Huocheng County, visit the Ili General’s Mansion and Huiyuan Ancient City scenic areas, then visit the China-Kazakhstan International Cooperation Center and the Gate scenic area in Horgos City. Next, arrive at the Xibo Ancient City in Chabuchar Xibo Autonomous County. After that, follow the Yizhao Highway and Baishi Peak Tourism Scenic Road to visit the Tianma Cultural Tourism Park and Xiata scenic areas in Zhaosu County. Finally, visit the Karajun scenic area and Qiongkushitai scenic spots in Tekes County, ending at the Nalati scenic area in Xinyuan County.?
This route is relatively comprehensive, allowing you to appreciate various landscapes in the Yili region.?
The above routes can be appropriately adjusted according to personal interests and time. When planning your itinerary, it is recommended to learn about the opening hours, ticket prices, transportation methods, and other information of each attraction in advance to ensure a smooth journey.?