Traveling from Baoding to Ili, one can choose different modes of transportation and travel routes, with the entire journey filled with rich natural scenery and cultural experiences.?
The straight-line distance from Baoding to Ili is approximately 2,885 kilometers?
. If choosing a self-driving tour, the distance from Baoding City to the Nalati Grasslands in Xinjiang is about 3,200 kilometers, passing through Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, and Xinjiang provinces?
. A recommended self-driving route is: first, head to Beijing along G4 Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway, then transfer to G6 Beijing-Tibet Expressway, G7 Beijing-Xinjiang Expressway, and finally turn into G30 Lianhuo Expressway to reach Ili?
. The entire self-driving tour itinerary takes approximately 7-10 days, depending on personal stopover time and tour speed?
In addition to self-driving tours, one can also choose to travel by air or train. The most convenient way is to take a direct flight to Urumqi and then transfer to ground transportation to reach Ili. If choosing the train, one can first take the train to Beijing and then transfer to a train or plane to Xinjiang?
In Ili, tourists can enjoy magnificent natural scenery, such as the Nalati Grasslands, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, and more?
. In addition, visitors can also experience the local rich and colorful ethnic culture and historical relics, such as Tekes Eight Trigrams City and Khorgos Port?
It is worth noting that although there is a natural scenic area named ‘Great Wall Ridge’ near Baoding, which resembles Ili in Xinjiang in scenery, it is actually not the real Ili scenic area?
. Therefore, to truly experience the beautiful scenery and culture of Ili, one still needs to visit Ili in Xinjiang in person.?
During the trip, it is recommended that tourists plan their itinerary in advance, reasonably arrange their time, and ensure they can fully experience the charm of Ili. At the same time, attention should also be paid to safety and health during the journey, maintaining a good mindset and physical strength to enjoy this unforgettable trip?