What's it like to step into a real-life Land of Oz?

How long has it been since you felt truly free? Swept up in the hustle and bustle of the city, the yearning for distant lands grows stronger within. It's time to embark on a rendezvous with nature, and Yili, Xinjiang in summer, is the perfect destination.

Stepping into Yili is like stepping into a real-life Land of Oz. Vast grasslands stretch out like a soft, green carpet between heaven and earth. White flocks of sheep drift across the plains like clouds, while horses gallop freely, kicking up dust and embodying untamed freedom. In the distance, snow-capped mountains pierce the sky, gleaming with a holy light under the sun, creating a picturesque contrast against the blue sky.

Lush spruce trees cover the mountains, standing like loyal guardians, silently protecting this pure land. Crystal-clear streams flow, singing along their way, their spray sparkling with iridescent colors in the sunlight. Along the banks, wildflowers bloom in a riot of color, red, yellow, and purple, dotting the grasslands like a painting. The gentle breeze rustles the flowers, releasing bursts of sweet fragrance that intoxicate the senses.

Here, time seems to slow down, and the fatigue and anxieties of life gradually dissipate, leaving only pure tranquility and joy. The so-called "meaning of life" takes on concrete form here, in the contentment of grazing cattle and sheep, and the unfettered flow of the streams.

"Setting off is always more meaningful than yearning." Instead of endlessly picturing distant landscapes in your mind, pack your bags and set off now. This summer, journey to Yili, embrace the vast grasslands, gaze up at the azure sky, and encounter a dreamlike scene, reuniting with your long-lost self.

Yili · Xinjiang

Post by Wyatt.Roberts.59 | Mar 23, 2025