Visiting Yili in May allows you to experience the unique natural scenery and rich tourism resources of this region. Here are some must-visit attractions and recommended activities:
Sayram Lake:
In May, Sayram Lake is in the ice-melting period, where you can observe the breathtaking spectacle of blue, transparent ice pushing, feeling the transition from winter to spring of the ‘last tear of the Atlantic’.
The scenery by the lake is mesmerizing, with distant snow-capped mountains, playful swans, and flower fields along the shore, forming a picturesque scene.
Nalati Grassland:
It is one of the four major valley grasslands in the world, where you can appreciate the vast grasslands, undulating mountains, and deep green spruce forests.
In May, the Aerial Grassland is a must-visit attraction, where you can encounter snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes, and sheep flocks, experiencing the life of nomadic people.
Xiata:
Xiata integrates glaciers, forests, and grasslands into one, with rich scenic layers, making it a place that cannot be missed for friends who love snow-capped mountains and hiking.
Here, you can encounter cute marmots at the foot of the snow-capped mountains, traverse meadows, jungles, and rivers, and feel the grandeur of the Tianshan Mountains.
Qiaxi Forest Park:
Qiaxi Forest Park is a great place to see primitive forests, with scenery reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki’s anime world, and often with marmots出没.
The park has clear springs and babbling streams, with meadows and forests interwoven into a beautiful picture scroll, suitable for strolling and photography.
Guozigou Bridge:
The Guozigou Bridge is located outside the South Gate of Sayram Lake, framed together with snow-capped mountains and forests, like a painting.
Exiting through the South Gate of Sayram Lake, you can appreciate this breathtaking scene.
In addition, places like Qiongkushitai and Kazanqi are also worth visiting. Qiongkushitai has beautiful wild apricot blossoms, as if entering a world from an anime.
; While Kazanqi has the Internet-famous ‘Blue House’, a street composed of various macaron-colored houses, resembling a town from Howl’s Moving Castle.
When traveling, please note that Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between morning and evening, so be sure to prepare warm clothing; the region is vast, and some scenic areas require walking, so choosing a pair of suitable sports shoes is important; UV radiation is intense, so remember to prepare sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, sun hats, etc.
. At the same time, you can also try some local cuisine, such as hand-grabbed rice, baked stuffed buns, and large plates of chicken, which are characteristic Xinjiang dishes.
In general, visiting Yili in May will allow you to fully appreciate the unique natural scenery and rich cultural heritage of this region.