For a travel route from Korla to Ili in April, you can choose the following plan:?
Day 1: Korla to Bayinbrook?
In the morning, depart from Korla and head northwest along National Highway G216 or G30 Expressway to Bayinbrook. The entire journey is approximately 180 to 300 kilometers, with an estimated driving time of about 4 hours. Along the way, you can enjoy the spectacular views of the Tianshan Mountains and the vast Gobi Desert.?
Upon arriving in Bayinbrook, you can choose to stay in local specialty homestays or hotels and prepare for the next day’s itinerary.?
Day 2: Bayinbrook to Nalati?
After breakfast, depart from Bayinbrook and drive to Nalati. This route will pass by Gongnais Forest Park, where you can make a brief stop to admire the primitive forest, clear streams, and abundant wildlife.?
Upon arriving in Nalati, you can visit Nalati Grassland, which is known as the "Aerial Grassland" with vast meadows and clear lakes, making it an ideal place to watch sunrises and sunsets. Tourists can also experience activities such as horse riding and archery here to immerse themselves in ethnic customs.?
Day 3: Nalati to Tekes to Zhaosu?
After breakfast, depart from Nalati and head to Tekes Eight Trigrams City. Tekes is the only city in China that follows the layout of the eight trigrams, possessing high historical and cultural value. After visiting Tekes Eight Trigrams City, you can proceed to Tekes County Town to visit the Tekes Museum and learn about the local history and culture.?
In the afternoon, continue to Zhaosu, check in, and visit attractions such as Zhaosu Jade Lake.?
Day 4: Zhaosu to Yining?
Departing from Zhaosu, drive to Yining City. Upon arrival, you can visit Yining Meteor Street and Kazanqi Folk Village to experience the unique charm of Yining.?
Day 5 and onwards: In-depth tour of Yining and surrounding areas.?
During the stay in Yining, you can visit the Huocheng Lavender Base to admire the lavender fields (if the season is right). You can also explore other attractions in Yining downtown, such as the Ili River Bridge.?
Depending on time and interests, one can also choose to visit the Karajun Grassland, Sayram Lake, and other places for an in-depth tour.?
This route covers multiple famous attractions along the way from Korla to Ili, such as Bayinbrook Grassland, Nalati Grassland, Tekes Eight Trigrams City, etc., allowing tourists to fully appreciate the natural scenery and cultural history of Xinjiang. Meanwhile, based on personal time and interests, the itinerary can also be flexibly adjusted for an in-depth tour or to visit other attractions.?