Who knows? I had a blast with young people on a 7-day self-driving tour of Yili

Is there anything more comfortable than driving to Yili?
❌Refuse to travel in a hurry, team up with young people of the same age to travel as you like, and immerse yourself in the stunning scenery of Yili✅
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💯Special attractions
🔸Sai Limu Lake: 270 degrees to enjoy the different "blue" of Sai Limu Lake
🔸Nalati Sky Grassland: A good pasture at the foot of Tianshan Mountain
🔸Qiaxi Forest Park: grassland hidden in the painting
🔸Xiata Ancient Road: A paradise for hiking enthusiasts in Xinjiang
🔸Kurdenin: Entering the world of Heidi and Grandpa
🌟Special Experience
Drone aerial photography, Xiata Ancient Road light hiking, 360° around Sailimu Lake, explore the Qiaxi grassland, cross the Duku Highway
🥘Food recommendations
Xinjiang baked buns, grilled lamb skewers, noodles, big plate chicken, pilaf, yogurt
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✅【How to play in Yili】
✔May-June is when wild flowers and lavender bloom all over the mountains
✔July-August, the fruits are fragrant
✔Starting from September, the forest valley is full of autumn colors
✔After the end of October, Yili becomes a white snow world
✔The travel season in Yili is from May to October, and the best time to travel is from May to August
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🍃7-day loop in Yili (after Duku opens)
D1: Urumqi - Sailimu Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Qingshui River
D2: Qingshui River - Huocheng Lavender Sea - Kazanqi - Yining
D3: Yining-Yizhao Highway-Xiata-Zhaosu
D4: Zhaosu - Qiongkushitai - Baguachenglijie - Tekes
D5: Tekes - Nalati Sky Grassland - Nalati Town
D6: Narat - Duku Highway - Qiaoerma - Tangbula Fairy Lake - Dushanzi
D7: Dushanzi--Dushanzi Grand Canyon--S101 National Defense Highway Scenery--Urumqi-

🎪Yili Accommodation Guide
📍Yining City Cloud Hotel
The location is easy to find, close to the business district and the train station, the room is clean and fresh, and they also give you Xinjiang specialty fruits, which is very heartwarming
📍Nalati Bamboo House B&B
A place full of literary style, where you can brew tea, coffee and read books around the fire, a must-go for literary youth
📍Nalati Muxing Valley Starry Sky Hotel
The container design in the scenic area allows you to count the stars while lying on the bed, which is so romantic
📍Impression Qiaxi Holiday Homestay
The room is new 😎 There are restaurants and supermarkets, and it is half an hour's drive from Qiaxi Forest Park
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💖Warm tips:
👉Xinjiang time is 2 hours behind the mainland
👉Carry your ID card with you or put it somewhere easy to get
👉Don’t carry too much luggage with you, it will be inconvenient to walk
👉This is my first visit to Xinjiang. I don’t want to make complicated plans but I also want a perfect experience.