The travel guide for the beautiful Yili mainly includes the best travel time, must-visit attractions, and recommended routes.?
Best travel time:?
The best travel time to Yili is from June to August, when the grasslands are lush and wildflowers bloom freely. The climate is also particularly pleasant, making it a paradise for escaping the summer heat?
Must-visit attractions:?
Sayram Lake: Xinjiang’s largest alpine lake, with water as blue as a gem and surrounding scenery resembling a fairy tale, making it an excellent spot for photography?
Guozigou Bridge: A majestic and spectacular modern bridge that perfectly integrates with the natural scenery of mountains and rivers. Standing on the observation deck allows you to easily capture the full view of the bridge?
Huocheng Lavender Fields: From June to July, when the lavender blooms, this place instantly transforms into the Provence of China, with vast purple fields of flowers that are romantic and charming?
Nalati Grassland: Known as the ‘Air Grassland’, it features an interweaving of snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, suitable for horse riding or hiking to enjoy the scenery?
Kalajun Grassland: It integrates grasslands, forests, and canyons. The scenery such as colorful meadows is breathtaking. Hiking through it allows you to overlook the magnificent view of the grassland?
Recommended routes:?
6-day circular route of Yili (before the opening of the Duku Highway): Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Yining – Lavender – Xiata – Zhaosu/Tekes. This route allows you to fully experience the natural scenery and ethnic customs of Yili?
5-day tour of Yili: Day 1: Arrive in Yining and visit Liuxingjie and Kazanqi Folk Village; Day 2: Depart from Yining to visit Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, and Huocheng Lavender Manor; Day 3: Depart from Qingshuihe Town to visit Nalati Grassland; Day 4: Depart from Nalati Town to visit the southern section of the Duku Highway and Bayinbrook Grassland; this route covers the main attractions of Yili and is suitable for tourists with more time?
In addition, according to personal interests and time arrangements, you can choose to visit scenic spots such as Xiata, Zhaosu, Tianmayuhe, and Qiongkushitai. These places also have fascinating scenery and unique experiences?
. When preparing for the trip, remember to bring thick clothes to cope with the temperature difference between morning and night, prepare sunscreen products and emergency medicines to ensure a pleasant and safe journey?