When traveling to Ili in May, the following recommended attractions are a must-visit:?
Sayram Lake: In May, Sayram Lake is in the ice-melting period. You can observe the miracle of blue and transparent ice pushing, as well as dreamy white swans, and feel the transition from winter to spring of the Atlantic Tears. The scenery here is so beautiful that it seems to be the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean. The distant snow-capped mountains, playful swans, and the sea of flowers on the shore constitute a stunning picture?
Nalati Grassland: In May, you can appreciate the magnificent scenery of the aerial grassland in Nalati Grassland, encounter snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes, sheep herds, grasslands, wildflowers, and pine forests, and experience the life of nomadic people. The grassland is vast, with green eyesight, undulating hills, and patches of dark green spruce forests, making the grassland even more exquisite?
Xiata (Xiata Forest Park or Xiata Ancient Road): It integrates glaciers, forests, and grasslands, with rich scenic layers. You can encounter cute marmots at the foot of the snow-capped mountains, cross grasslands, jungles, and rivers, and feel the magnificence of the Tianshan peaks. Especially from July onwards, with flowers and grass in the foreground and spruce and snow-capped mountains in the background, it is a unique scenic spot on the Ili loop route?
Qiaxi Forest Park: In May, Qiaxi is the first place in the Ili Valley to turn green, with beautiful scenery resembling the world of Hayao Miyazaki’s anime. Marmots often appear here, and they are very cute. You can see the primitive forest here and feel the mystery and tranquility of nature?
Qiongkushitai: A place where you want to go just by hearing its name, and don’t want to leave after seeing the scenery. There are beautiful wild apricot flowers here, as if entering the world of anime. Although the altitude is high and the weather is cold, there are fewer people in May, allowing you to clearly see the snow-capped mountains and enjoy the pristine pastoral village?
In addition, attractions such as the Guozigou Bridge and Kazanqi are also worth visiting. The Guozigou Bridge, framed with snow-capped mountains and forests, forms a stunning picture; Kazanqi has the online celebrity ‘Blue House’, a street composed of various macaron-colored houses, resembling a town in Howl’s Moving Castle?
When traveling to Ili, please note that Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between morning and evening. Be sure to prepare thick clothing for unexpected needs; at the same time, the area is vast, and some scenic areas require walking, so choosing a pair of suitable sneakers is very important; UV radiation is intense, so remember to prepare sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, sun hats, and other protective equipment?