The Ili September travel guide mainly includes itinerary planning, must-visit attractions, and precautions.?
Itinerary Planning:?
Arrival in Yining: Departing from major cities in China, you can choose to arrive in Yining City, the capital of Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, by direct or connecting flights. Transportation is convenient.?
City Exploration: After arriving, first check into the hotel for a short rest. In the afternoon, you can visit Yining City, including cultural attractions such as People’s Park and Liuxing Street, to feel the local cultural atmosphere. In the evening, you can taste local delicacies in the city, such as roast whole sheep, hand-grabbed rice, and large plate chicken.?
Lake Exploration: Sayram Lake is a must-visit destination, known as the?
Must-visit attractions:?
Xiata: Snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and forests. It is simply a nature’s palette. You can choose to ride a horse or hike to feel the grandeur of the snow-capped mountains and grasslands.?
Karajun Grassland: Located in the Ili Valley, it is famous for its special three-dimensional landscape and is a paradise for photographers.?
Nalati Grassland: One of the four major alpine valley grasslands in the world. It has well-developed infrastructure and rich landscapes, including snow-capped mountains, forests, grasslands, and streams.?
Sayram Lake: One of the larger alpine lakes in Xinjiang. Taking a walk along the lakeside, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the azure lake and the surrounding snow-capped mountains.?
Precautions:?
Sunscreen: The sunlight in Ili in September is intense, so sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, and other essentials must be brought along.?
Warmth: The temperature difference between morning and night is large, so it is recommended to bring a windbreaker or thin down jacket.?
Diet: The Ili region mainly eats beef, mutton, and pasta, with a preference for heavier flavors. Pay attention to food hygiene.?
Safety: Pay attention to safety when horse riding and hiking, and follow the guidance of the tour guide or locals.?
In addition, although some people believe that the grasslands in Ili in September have turned yellow and are not worth visiting, in fact, Ili in September still has its unique charm, with fewer people, beautiful scenery, and high cost performance. Moreover, you can see the magnificent scenery of snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands.?
. Therefore, as long as you make adequate preparations and plans, traveling to Ili in September is still a good choice.?