Promise me you won't miss out on a summer trip to Xinjiang...

Friends, Xinjiang's summer is absolutely stunning🌲The grasslands are like green carpets, and the flocks of sheep resemble clouds☁️Sayram Lake is mesmerizingly blue. The boundless flower fields are vibrant and romantic, and the extra-long daylight hours let you play until midnight. Who wouldn't love this dreamy summer? Don't miss out on visiting Xinjiang in your lifetime😭
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✅Xinjiang Itinerary:
✔️April is the most beautiful time to see the apricot blossoms in Ili.
✔️May-June is the time for wildflowers and lavender in full bloom.
✔️July-August is the season of fragrant fruits.
✔️From September, the forests and valleys turn into a tapestry of autumn colors.
✔️From the end of October, Ili transforms into a world of snow.
✔️The travel season in Ili is from April to October, with the best time to visit being from May to August.
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✅Transportation:
▪️Urumqi Diwopu International Airport: Charter a car to Yining.
▪️Yining Airport: Flights from various cities across China to Yining Airport, and flights from Urumqi to Yining Airport.
▪️Yining Railway Station: Trains from various cities across China to Yining Railway Station, and trains from Urumqi to Yining.
❣️TIPS: For first-time visitors to Ili, it is recommended to arrive at Yining/Urumqi. If you arrive at Urumqi, you can also charter a car for a tour of Ili + Sayram Lake + Kanas Grand Loop‼️
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✅7-Day Niche Itinerary in Ili:
Day 1: Departure city - Yining City (airport pickup)
Day 2: Yining - Sayram Lake - Sayram Lake Starry Sky Camp
Day 3: Sayram Lake sunrise - Guozigou Bridge - Kalajun - Tekes
Day 4: Tekes - Qiongkushtai
Day 5: Qiongkushtai - Qiaxi - Kurdening
Day 6: Kurdening - Nalati
Day 7: Nalati - Yining (end of trip)
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✅Must-See Attractions:
🌲Sayram Lake: The last tear of the Atlantic, watch swans frolic on the lake.
🌲Nalati: One of the six most beautiful grasslands, with the gentleness of streams and the grandeur of mountains.
🌲Qiongkushtai: A poem written by God to mankind, the starting point of the Wusun Ancient Road.
🌲Qiaxi Forest Park: Rolling grasslands and winding mountain lines create a picturesque scene under the afternoon sun.
🌲Kurdening: In the wide valleys between the mountains, grasslands and forests intertwine, deep gorges and wide valleys alternate, streams meander, and the grass is like a green carpet.
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✅Essential Travel Tips:
⚠️Bring a pair of comfortable shoes, as the distances between scenic spots are long, and some require walking.
⚠️Enjoy the freedom of fresh fruits in Xinjiang, but avoid drinking hot tea after eating fruit, as it can cause diarrhea!
⚠️Prices in Xinjiang are quoted per kilogram. Be sure to ask clearly before buying to avoid waste.
⚠️The mobile signal is weak in many scenic areas, so it is recommended to bring some cash.
⚠️Pay attention to the local customs explained by your driver/guide to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts.
⚠️The weather in Xinjiang is dry with large temperature differences between day and night. Prepare a jacket and take precautions against heatstroke during the day. Be sure to drink plenty of water.