Northern Xinjiang In-depth Loop 14 Days 13 Nights [6-person Small Group]
by 新疆向导侯彬彬
May 14, 2025
In Ili, I discovered the shape of the wind—the green waves of Nalati, the blue hues of Sayram Lake, and the flower seas of Kalajun.
📍 Must-visit spots: Nalati Grassland, Kalajun Human Body Grassland, Sayram Lake
✨ Perfect for photos: Horseback riding, grassland sunsets, wildflower close-ups
In Xinjiang’s summer, half is heaven, half is Ili!
Snow-capped mountains and grasslands in one frame, lavender fields, and the sunset over winding rivers.
Highlight: Use contrasting colors (purple lavender + green grassland) to catch the eye.
Stay in a Kazakh yurt, gaze at the Milky Way at 3 AM, and sip hot milk tea at dawn—this is the true Ili experience.
If "freedom" had a synonym, it would be the vast wilderness of Ili.
For freshly grilled lamb skewers and handmade yogurt, I’d fly 3,000 kilometers!
🍉 Must-try foods: Baked buns, big plate chicken, kvass (honey-fermented drink), dried apricots
📸 *Photo tips: Night market vibes + food close-ups
🌸 In June, Ili is God’s spilled palette—lavender purple, rapeseed yellow, grassland green!
⏰ Timely highlights: Emphasize bloom/snow seasons (e.g., April apricot blossoms, July Zhaosu)
What’s it like to be a shepherdess for a day in Ili? (Video: Herding sheep + horseback riding + milking cows)
🎵 Background music recs: "Xinjiang folk songs" or upbeat ethnic instrumental tracks
❤️ “Xinjiang is far, but Ili is worth it—here, there’s no 996, just windswept grass and grazing livestock.”
🌍 Hits the pain point: Escape the city, healing travel
✅ Scenic beauty + storytelling (e.g., “Sunset at the end of Duku Highway”)
✅ Uniqueness (“China’s last Tianshan secret”)
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