Xia Valley Travel Guide | A Date with the Snowy Mountains
by Cook Christopher Chris
Jul 4, 2025
May and June are the best months for tourism in Xinjiang. Snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, streams can be seen everywhere, and flowers in the fields sway in the wind from time to time.
But in addition to grasslands, Yili also has cold black canyons, colorful lakes, and vast deserts. Pack your luggage and start a colorful trip to Yili.
[Yili Loop | 8 days and 7 nights in-depth tour]:
D1: Arrive in Urumqi → Pick up at the airport → Free activities → Accommodation
D2: Urumqi → S101 National Defense Highway → Dushanzi Grand Canyon → Sailimu Lake
D3: Guozigou Bridge → Lavender Manor → Kazanqi National Village → Yizhao Highway → Zhaosu
D4: Xiata Tourist Area→Tekes Bagua City
D5: Tekes → Qiongkushitai → Kalajun Scenic Area → Xinyuan
D6: Yili River Valley → Flower Sea Nalati → Sky Grassland → Bayinbuluke
D7: Bayinbuluke → Duku Highway → Tangbai La Baili Art Gallery → Urumqi
D8: Urumqi → Airport transfer
【tips】For details, please consult the guide Wei Xianzhi
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