I've returned from Ili, and the afterglow is truly immense.
by ethan HHH
Feb 23, 2025
【Introduction】:
At the foot of the Tianshan Mountains lies the breathtaking beauty of Xinjiang! Where grasslands whisper to lakes, snow-capped peaks blend with starry skies, the aroma of naan bread wafts through grapevines, and the ancient Silk Road camel bells awaken millennia of history.
"Heavenly landscapes north and south of Tianshan: Grasslands and lakes paint a masterpiece, snow mountains and stars compose a canvas, the fragrance of naan and grapes fills the Silk Road, while thousand-year-old camel bells invite you to revel!"
🛬【Itinerary】:
D1: Airport pickup → Hotel in Ürümqi city
D2: Ürümqi → Lakeside stroll at Sayram Lake → Sayram Lake sunset → Sunset party → East Gate of Sayram Lake → Accommodation near the scenic area
D3: Second visit to Sayram Lake → In-depth self-drive loop around the lake → Forget-Me-Not Valley Lavender Fields → Yining
D4: Yining → Yining-Zhaosu Highway → Xiata → Golden sunset over Muzart Glacier → Zhaosu
D5: Zhaosu → Qiongkushitai
D6: Qiongkushitai → Nalati Grasslands → Nalati Town
D7: Nalati → Dushanzi-Kuqa Highway → Qiaoerma → Ürümqi
D8: Ürümqi → Airport drop-off
🧡【Tips】:
1. Documents: Original ID card and relevant discount certificates (student ID, military officer card, medical staff ID, etc.);
2. Entertainment: Mobile phones, cameras, drones, stabilizers, GoPros, and other photography gear to capture your journey;
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