For traveling to Yili in October, the following classic routes are recommended:?
Three-day tour route:?
D1: Yining City – Sayram Lake – Nalati. Sayram Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Xinjiang, with clear water and pleasant scenery; Nalati Grassland is known as the ‘Aerial Grassland’ and exhibits unique charm in autumn.?
D2: Nalati – Kuerdining. Kuerdining also boasts rich natural scenery and is a great place to relax.?
D3: Kuerdining – Yining City. End the trip and return to Yining City.?
In addition, there is a less popular three-day tour route to a secret spot:?
D1: Yining City – Sayram Lake – Yizhao Highway – Xiata. The Yizhao Highway boasts beautiful scenery, while Xiata is a worth-exploring mysterious place.?
D2: Xiata – Jongkushitai. Jongkushitai attracts many tourists with its unique natural landscapes and cultural customs.?
D3: Jongkushitai – Yining City. End this unique and wonderful journey.?
Four-day tour route:?
D1: Urumqi – Yining. After arriving in Yining, you can visit the Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area to experience the rich ethnic customs.?
D2: Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge. In the morning, visit Sayram Lake; in the afternoon, proceed to Guozigou Bridge to admire the spectacular gorge scenery.?
D3: Huocheng Lavender Field – Nalati Grassland. Although lavender is no longer in bloom in autumn, the Huocheng Lavender Field is still worth visiting; in the afternoon, arrive at Nalati Grassland to enjoy the grassland scenery.?
D4: Yining City – Return to Urumqi. In the morning, you can visit the former site of the General’s Mansion of Yili; in the afternoon, return to Urumqi to end your trip.?
Other recommended routes:?
You can also choose northern Xinjiang routes including Kanas and Hemu, or southern Xinjiang routes including Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau, to experience the autumn charm of different regions in Xinjiang.?
If you have enough time, you can also consider a six-day or seven-day panoramic tour of Yili to deeply explore every corner of Yili.?
When planning your itinerary, please be sure to consider factors such as transportation mode, accommodation arrangements, and attraction opening hours, and book flights and hotels in advance to ensure a smooth trip. Meanwhile, due to the lower temperatures in Yili in October, with a large temperature difference between morning and night, please remember to bring enough warm clothing.?