8-Day In-Depth Tour of Yili: Duku Highway / Sailimu Lake / Kanas Full Checklist Guide

Beautiful Xinjiang! This secret route really moved me to tears 😭
From Hemu Fairy Tale Town to the blue of Sailimu Lake, every corner is like a wallpaper-worthy scene!

🌲【Kanas Fairyland】
📍Location: Provincial Road 232, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang
⏰Opening Hours:
May 1 - Oct 15: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Oct 16 - Apr 30 (next year): 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The morning mist at Fairy Bay is absolutely stunning! I recommend staking out there as early as 7 AM~
In late September, the birch forest turns golden, and every snapshot looks like a postcard 🍂

💧【Sailimu Lake Blue Tears】
📍Location: Along National Highway 30, Bole City
💰Ticket: 110 RMB
⏰Open year-round
Trust me! You must wait here for a sunset 🌅
The lake surface turns into a dreamy Tiffany blue, breathtakingly beautiful!
You can ride horses around the lake, and local herders will even teach you to sing Kazakh folk songs 🎵

🛣️【Duku Highway Secret Realm】
📍Location: Kuitun City, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
Listening to the soldiers guarding this heavenly road tell their stories really moved me to tears 😭
This heroic road built with blood has touching stories at every turn.
Recommended to visit in July-August to experience the four seasons in one journey, from snowy mountains to grasslands—absolutely stunning ❄️→🌿

✨Travel Tips:
1. Remember to get a border pass! Many attractions require it
2. Large temperature difference between morning and evening, a light down jacket is a must
3. It’s recommended to hire a car with a driver; experienced drivers will help you discover hidden photo spots

Post by Joyful_Caleb_27 | Oct 17, 2025