6 Days and 6 Nights in Ili Travel｜Winter is Coming, Snow Covers the Grasslands

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Welcome to the Ili River Valley
Under the clear blue sky
Stand the towering snow-capped mountains
The snow on the peaks glistens under the sunlight
The vast grasslands are covered in pure white snow

✈️ As soon as the plane lands, the faces of the Kazakh ethnic minority, the exotic blue houses of Kazanqi, and authentic delicious local dishes will quickly immerse you in "Xinjiang"!

✍🏻 In the next "6 days"
We will head to Sayram Lake to witness the romantic pink hour
Enter the primitive forest village of Qiongkushitai
Ride horses through the rime-covered spruce forest 🐴
The forest paths are filled with snow
Only the deep green of the trees intertwined with ice and snow remain
Sunlight filters through the branches and falls 🔆
Every corner exudes a pure, crisp, and healing winter atmosphere
Visit the homes of Kazakh villagers
Drink a warm cup of milk tea offered by the herders 🫖
And enjoy their signature lamb pilaf and other delicacies
Set off fireworks 🎆 and gather around the bonfire on the vast snowy land
Put on ski gear and experience the snow quality at Xinjiang’s ski resorts ⛷️
The silent, scattered silver hills are the off-the-beaten-path Kurdning

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☃️ Welcome again! Come to Ili, Xinjiang this winter! ☃️
🎨 Tour dates: Late November to the end of February

Itinerary overview:
D1 Arrival at Yining airport/station - stroll on Liuxing Street/Kazanqi - ethnic dinner - Yining
D2 Yining - Sayram Lake circuit + sunset - Yining
D3 Yining - enjoy hot pot while viewing snow scenery - horse riding at the entrance of Wusun Ancient Road - watch sunset
D4 Qiongkushitai - ski circle - Kazakh herders’ home feast - Tekes
D5 Tekes - Kalajun (skiing/wild snow activities) - Tekes
D6 Tekes - Kurdning - Yining