There are multiple options for Yili travel route strategies. Here are some recommended routes:
Core recommended route:
Unusual 6-day Yili loop: Urumqi – S101 Hundred-Mile Danxia – Anjihai Grand Canyon – Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Yining – Zhaosu Jade Lake – Tekes – Qiongkushitai – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Duku Highway – Hundred-Mile Gallery – Urumqi
8-day in-depth tour of the Yili loop: After arriving in Urumqi from the departure point, visit Sayram Lake, Lavender Base, Xiata, Zhaosu, Qiongkushitai, Qiaxi, Nalati, Liuxing Street, Dushanzi Grand Canyon in sequence, and finally return to the departure point.
Other selected routes:
3-4-day tour of attractions such as Karajun and Kuerdining: On the first day, visit Karajun Scenic Area and Kuerdining Scenic Area; on the second day, head to Xiata Tourist Area and Duku Highway; on the third day, explore Tekes Eight Trigrams City and Qiaxi Forest Park; on the fourth day, you can choose to visit Qiongkushitai.
Tekes surrounding attractions tour: including Nalati Grassland, Karajun Grassland, Qiongkushitai, and Tangbula Grassland, each attraction has its unique features and travel suggestions.
6-8-day self-driving route: starting from Urumqi, passing through Sayram Lake, Yizhao Highway, Huocheng Lavender Field, Xiata Tourist Area, Karajun Grassland, Tekes Eight Trigrams City, Nalati Aerial Grassland, Duku Highway, Bayin布鲁克 Grassland, etc., and finally returning to Urumqi or heading to Turpan and other places.
9-day adventure route: covers multiple attractions including Urumqi, S101 Hundred-Mile Danxia, Anjihai Grand Canyon, Jinghe, Yining, Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Qiongkushitai, Tekes, Kuerdining, Bayin布鲁克, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, etc.
These routes cover multiple famous attractions and unique experiences in the Yili region. Tourists can choose suitable routes for their visits based on their time and interests. During the trip, they can also taste local cuisine such as roast whole lamb, hand-grabbed rice, mutton skewers, etc., to feel the unique charm of Yili.