Yili and the Duku Highway are popular tourist destinations in Xinjiang. Here is a travel guide for the Yili-Duku Highway:?
I. Itinerary Planning?
Classic 8-Day Tour?
Day 1: Assembly in Urumqi?
Day 2: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Drive-by Fruit Valley Bridge – Yining?
Day 3: Yining – Lavender Manor – Yizhao Highway – Xiata Ancient Road (Muzate Glacier) – Zhaosu County?
Day 4: Zhaosu – Qiongkushitai Village (Little Switzerland of Xinjiang) – Tekes?
Day 5: Tekes – Qiaxi National Forest Park – Xinyuan?
Day 6: Xinyuan – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Bayinbrook Grassland – Sunset at Nine Bends and Eighteen Bends?
Day 7: Bayinbrook – Tangbula Grassland – Fairy Lake – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Kuitun?
Day 8: Kuitun City – S101 Danxia Highway – Urumqi?
11-Day Travel Guide?
Covering more scenic spots such as Colorful Beach, Kanas, Hemu, etc., suitable for tourists with plenty of time.?
II. Introduction to Sections of the Duku Highway?
Northern Section: Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Nalati, about 230 kilometers long, with magnificent mountain scenery along the way.?
Middle Section: Nalati Grassland – Bayinbrook, about 61 kilometers long, with charming grassland scenery.?
Southern Section: Bayinbrook – Kuqa, about 270 kilometers long, with rich landform landscapes including Yadan landforms.?
III. Recommended Scenic Spots Along the Way?
Nalati Grassland: Typical Yili scenery with tall snow cedar forests, clear streams, and cattle, sheep, and horses on the hillside grassland.?
Bayinbrook Grassland: At an altitude of 2500 meters, there is such a vast flat grassland surrounded by distant snow-capped mountains.?
Tielimaiti Daban: Taking the winding mountain road downhill, the scenery transitions from northern Xinjiang to southern Xinjiang, with many barren landscapes and strange rocks.?
Big and Small Dragon Lakes: The beautiful green lakes are one of the highlights on the Duku Highway.?
Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon: Yadan landform with huge red mountains eroded by wind into rugged shapes.?
IV. Precautions?
The temperature difference between morning and night is large. Remember to bring a thick jacket to avoid catching a cold.?
The climate is relatively dry with strong UV rays. Make sure to hydrate, moisturize, and apply sunscreen adequately.?
Protect the environment and do not litter.?
V. Other Suggestions?
Consider participating in special tourism projects such as RV family camps to experience different ways of traveling.?
Some sections of the Duku Highway may be closed due to weather or maintenance. Please check the latest road condition information before traveling.?
I hope this guide can help you plan an unforgettable trip on the Yili-Duku Highway!?