The Shawan-Yili tourism route can be planned as a wonderful loop. Here is the recommended itinerary:?
Day 1: Arrival in Urumqi?
Departing from various parts of the country, arriving in Urumqi, staying at a hotel, resting and adjusting, and preparing for the upcoming journey?
Day 2: Urumqi – Shawan – Anjihai Grand Canyon?
Departing from Urumqi and heading to Shawan along the S101 National Defense Highway?
In Shawan, you can taste the local specialty of big plate chicken?
Then continuing on to Anjihai Grand Canyon to admire its magnificent scenery?
Day 3: Shawan – Sayram Lake – Yining?
Departing from Shawan and heading to Sayram Lake to admire the lake and mountain scenery?
Crossing the Guozigou Bridge to feel its grandeur?
Upon arrival in Yining, you can visit attractions such as Liuxing Street to experience the local customs and traditions?
Day 4: Yining – Kazanqi – Tuergen Apricot Flower Valley (or Tekes – Kalajun Grassland)?
Visiting the Kazanqi Folk Culture Park in Yining to understand the local culture and lifestyle?
Afterwards, you can choose to visit Tuergen Apricot Flower Valley to admire the beauty of blooming apricot flowers (spring-only)?
, or heading to Tekes to visit the Kalajun Grassland and feel its vastness and grandeur?
Day 5: Tekes/Xinyuan – Nalati?
Departing from Tekes or Xinyuan to head to the Nalati Grassland for an in-depth experience of its charm?
Day 6: Nalati – Bayinbuluke – Duku Highway – Urumqi?
Departing from Nalati and heading to Bayinbuluke to enjoy the beautiful grassland scenery?
Crossing the Duku Highway to experience the magical changes of four seasons in one day?
Returning to Urumqi in the evening and staying at a hotel.?
Day 7: Return to Urumqi?
Returning home with full memories and beautiful scenery?
This itinerary covers multiple famous attractions in the Shawan and Yili regions, including natural landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and canyons, as well as local cultural and culinary experiences. You can make appropriate adjustments according to your interests and time to ensure a pleasant and fulfilling journey.?