Below is an eight-day travel guide for Yili, Xinjiang, in August:?
Itinerary Overview:?
D1: Airport/train station pick-up in Urumqi, free time, and prepare items needed for the itinerary.?
D2: Depart from Urumqi, visit Sayram Lake, and arrive in Yining in the evening.?
D3: Depart from Yining, visit the Nalati Grasslands, and arrive in Tekes/Zhaosu in the evening.?
D4: Depart from Tekes/Zhaosu, visit the Xiata Ancient Road, and head to Yining.?
D5: Depart from Yining, visit the Kazanqi Folk Culture Park, revisit Sayram Lake, and head to Jinghe/Kuitun in the evening.?
D6: Depart from Jinghe/Kuitun, visit the Hundred-Mile Danxia along the S101 National Defense Highway, and return to Urumqi.?
D7: Transfer to the airport/train station in Urumqi to end your pleasant journey.?
Detailed Itinerary:?
D1: Upon arrival in Urumqi, you can have free time to stroll around the city, taste local cuisine, and prepare for the next part of the itinerary.?
D2: Depart from Urumqi and head to Sayram Lake, known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’. The scenery here is breathtaking and an excellent spot for taking photos. Arrive in Yining in the evening to rest and adjust.?
D3: Head to the Nalati Grasslands, one of the more representative alpine grasslands in Xinjiang. In August, the grass on Nalati is lush and fragrant, like a stunning painting. In the evening, head to Tekes or Zhaosu for accommodation.?
D4: Visit the Xiata Ancient Road, one of the top three hiking routes in Xinjiang, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of snow-capped mountains, rivers, and grasslands along the way. Afterward, head to Yining to prepare for the next part of the itinerary.?
D5: Visit the Kazanqi Folk Culture Park in Yining to learn about local folk culture. Visit Sayram Lake again and choose to take a lake tour to enjoy the lake and mountains from different angles. In the evening, head to Jinghe or Kuitun for accommodation.?
D6: Depart from Jinghe or Kuitun and visit the Hundred-Mile Danxia along the S101 National Defense Highway. The spectacular and unique Danxia landform here is a paradise for photographers. Afterward, return to Urumqi.?
D7: End your pleasant journey in Urumqi, where you can stroll around the city and buy some local specialties as souvenirs. Afterward, you will be transferred to the airport/train station according to your flight or train schedule.?
Precautions:?
The temperature difference between morning and evening in Xinjiang is large, so even in midsummer, you must prepare warm clothing such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, windbreakers, and thin down jackets.?
The distances between attractions in Xinjiang are relatively far, so it is recommended to plan the itinerary and mode of transportation in advance.?
During the tour, please pay attention to protecting the environment, do not litter, and respect local folk culture and customs.?
The above itinerary is for reference only, and the specific schedule can be adjusted according to personal interests and actual situations. Wish you a pleasant holiday in Yili, Xinjiang!?