Ili, Xinjiang｜4 Days 3 Nights Nanny-Level Guide to Tekesi River

A hidden fairyland river in Ili, Xinjiang, that made my entire summer joyful! 🌊

💫 Itinerary:
Day 1✨
📍 Tekesi Bagua City
- Morning: Check in at the Yijing Culture Park and unlock the mysterious code of Bagua City 🔮
- Afternoon: Head to Kalajun Grassland to see the "Human Grassland" sexy curves 🏞️
- Evening: Take a boat ride on Kalajun Lake and chase a grassland sunset 🌅
🏠 Stay overnight at a unique guesthouse by the grassland and fall asleep counting stars ✨

Day 2✨
🚗 Kalajun → Qiongkushitai
- Enjoy the vast grassland scenery along the way, every shot is wallpaper-worthy 📸
- Visit a 600-year-old ancient village and touch the historical traces of the Wusun Ancient Road
- Stroll along the Tekesi River tributary and listen to the millennium-old stories told by the flowing water 💦
🏠 Stay at a distinctive guesthouse at the foot of the mountain with a window view of snow-capped peaks 🏔️

Day 3✨
🌅 Qiongkushitai → Tekesi River Bridge → Zhaosu Wetland
- Stand on the Tekesi River Bridge and take in the grandeur of the entire river
- Don’t miss the "Heavenly Horse Bathing in the River" at dusk! The galloping horses are incredibly stunning 🐎
- The wetland at sunset looks like an oil painting, your phone’s memory will be full 🎨

Day 4✨
🏔️ Zhaosu → Xiata Ancient Road
- Retrace the route of Xuanzang’s westward journey and feel the weight of history
- Gaze at the Muzart Glacier, where snowy peaks and grasslands frame a breathtaking scene!
- Moderate hiking difficulty, easy for beginners to get✔️

🚗 Transportation TIPS:
▪️ It’s recommended to rent a car and drive in Yining; the Yizhao Highway is stunningly beautiful!
▪️ For travel from the county to attractions, it’s better to hire a car with a driver; experienced drivers make the trip worry-free

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations:
▫️ County: Tianyue Ecological Hotel (super convenient location)
▫️ Qiongkushitai: Luxury Wild Camp (lie in bed and watch the stars ✨)

⚠️ Notes:
✔️ Big temperature difference! Bring a light down jacket
✔️ Sunscreen essentials: sunglasses + hat + spray
✔️ Keep a safe distance from horse herds
✔️ Respect ethnic minority cultures~