Recommended routes for traveling to Yili in early May are as follows:?
You can choose a 6-day, 5-night self-drive route to fully experience the stunning scenery of Yili. The specific itinerary is as follows:?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi, take a scenic drive around Sayram Lake, pass through Guozigou, and overnight in Qingshuihe Town.?
Day 2: Depart from Qingshuihe, head to Qiongkushitai, where the snow-capped mountains have not yet melted, the grasslands are green, and herds of cattle and sheep graze. It is an excellent choice for avoiding the peak travel season. Overnight in Tekes County.?
Day 3: Depart from Tekes, visit the Qiaxi scenic area. In May, Qiaxi scenic area is full of blooming flowers and picturesque scenery, being one of the areas where the grassland greens up earliest. Overnight in Xinyuan County.?
Day 4: Depart from Xinyuan, explore the Nalati scenic area, where the beauty of Nalati Grassland awaits you to discover, and overnight in Nalati Town.?
Day 5: Depart from Nalati Town, visit the exotic Yining Liuxing Street to experience local culture, and then head to Jinghe County.?
Day 6: Depart from Jinghe County, visit Anjihai Grand Canyon, and finally return to Urumqi.?
In addition, there is also a regular route for the May minor holiday to choose from?
Starting from Yining City, you can choose Aktas Grassland or Tekes County as your first stop to feel the fresh air of the grassland;?
Next, head to Qiongkushitai to explore the hidden secret spot among the mountains;?
Then, proceed to the Cloudy Pasture to admire the sunset and starry sky, experiencing a different kind of romance;?
Head to Zhaosu to enjoy the magnificent grassland scenery offered by the combination of the Qiata Loop and Kurdning;?
Finally, return to Yining City, and on the way, you can visit Kazanqi and Liuxing Street to feel the diverse charm of Yili.?
Both routes allow you to fully experience the natural beauty and cultural customs of Yili in early May, and you can choose according to your own schedule and preferences.?