Xinjiang Yili Travel Guide: 8 Days & 7 Nights Non-Detour Itinerary

🌲 Xinjiang is a vast region with diverse landscapes
📝 First time visiting Xinjiang and unsure how to choose an itinerary? 🧐
Here are some travel tips for Xinjiang:

🛬【Itinerary】:
D1 - 【Welcome to Beautiful Xinjiang】 Arrival in Xinjiang 【Airport Pickup Service】
D2 - Ürümqi—Dushanzi Grand Canyon (Experience: Glass Bridge, Zip Line, Cliffside Café, etc.)—Stay: Bole
D3 - Bole—Sayram Lake (Self-drive around the lake)—Pass by Guozigou Bridge—Stay: Yining
D4 - Yining—Qiongkushitai—Stay: Qiongkushitai Log Cabin
D5 - Qiongkushitai—Nalati (Aerial Grassland + Valley Grassland)—Stay: Nalati Town
D6 - Nalati Town—Middle Section of Duku Highway—Tangbala Hundred-Mile Gallery—Fairy Lake—Stay: Tangbala Glamping Site
D7 - Tangbala Luxury Camp—North Section of Duku Highway
D8 - 【Looking Forward to Seeing You Again in Xinjiang】【Airport Drop-off Service】

⛺【Must-Visit Attractions】:
⭕ Sayram Lake: Wildflowers 🏵️ bloom across the grasslands surrounding the lake, reflecting the azure waters beneath the snow-capped mountains 🏔️, stretching endlessly;
⭕ Nalati: A sea of emerald green dotted with wildflowers 🌼, where valleys, peaks ⛰️, deep gorges, and forests 🌲 intertwine (You can ride horses 🐎, dress up for photos 📸, and meet adorable little lambs 🐏).
⭕ Tangbala Hundred-Mile Gallery: The tranquility of the valley, the lushness of the forests, the vastness of the grasslands, and vibrant flower fields 💐 create a layered, picturesque landscape. Fairy Lake mirrors the beauty of the snow-capped mountains!

🍩【Must-Try Foods】:
🥢 Roasted Whole Lamb: Crispy skin 🐏 with tender, juicy meat inside 💦—🙋 You must try lamb in Xinjiang!!!
🥢 Naan Bread: Easy to store 🥧 and perfect for wrapping kebabs~
🥢 Laghman Noodles: Chewy and smooth 🍜 with a rich aroma, served with various toppings 🍝.

🏨【Accommodation Tips】:
✔️ Chain Hotels: Good environment and reasonable prices 🪙, but book early during peak seasons;
✔️ Homestays: A great way to experience local culture and customs 🪕.

🚌【Transportation Tips】:
Attractions in Xinjiang are far apart 🚐, and travel times are long ⏱️, which can be tiring (First-time visitors unfamiliar with road conditions are advised against self-driving).

🧡【Tips】:
💛 Xinjiang has extreme temperature fluctuations 🌡️ between day and night—check the local weather forecast 🧥 to adjust clothing accordingly;
💛 The UV rays are strong in Xinjiang—don’t forget sun protection 🧴;
💛 Long drives are common—download music 🎶 and maps 🗺️ in advance;
💛 Always carry your ID card 🪪 and other important documents.