A Super Detailed Guide to a Short Holiday Trip to Changji and Other Areas
by SerendipityResples
Mar 27, 2025
June to August is truly the best time to visit Ili! Every snap is like a divine wallpaper 📸 Everyone who’s been says the afterglow is even stronger than a breakup~
✨Must-visit divine spots TOP 4:
1️⃣ Sailimu Lake (recommended to spend 5+ hours)
📍Address: Bole City, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
💎Breathtaking beauty! The lake is as blue as Tiffany gems
🌼The grassland wildflowers almost bury the snow-capped mountains
📸Photo tip: White dresses are a perfect match! Instantly create stunning shots
🕙Best time: June to August when flowers are in full bloom
2️⃣ Nalati Grassland
📍Address: Xinyuan County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
🌱Soft, fluffy grass like matcha cake
🌸Small scattered flowers everywhere, every shot looks magical
🐏You can pet the super cute sheep
🏇Recommended experience: Horse riding through the forest is amazing
👗Outfit tip: Rent ethnic costumes for breathtaking photos!
3️⃣ Kalajun Grassland
🌄Wake up early to see the sea of clouds
🌈The flower sea is spectacular
4️⃣ Duku Highway
🏔️Scenery all along the way
🚗Recommended for self-driving tours
⚠️Notes:
✔️Sunscreen, sunscreen, and more sunscreen!
✔️Big temperature differences, bring a jacket
✔️Recommend bringing hand sanitizer
💡Travel tips:
☑️ June to August is the best season
☑️ Recommend renting a car for self-driving
☑️ Choose the right time for lighting conditions
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