The upcoming Xinjiang will completely redefine your imagination of summer

How to describe summer in Xinjiang? "Had I known Xinjiang earlier, why bother with the Alps?" I think this phrase perfectly captures the essence of traveling in Xinjiang during summer. Serene, healing, peaceful, and carefree—these words sketch the image of Ili; cattle, sheep, horses, spruce trees, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, wildflowers, and streams—these are the breathtaking views you'll encounter everywhere in Ili.

🗺 My Travel Itinerary (One-Week Highlights Version)
Day1️⃣: Depart from your location - Arrive in Urumqi
Day2️⃣: Urumqi - Lakeside walk at Sayram Lake - Sunset at Sayram Lake - Stay in Sayram Lake living area
Day3️⃣: Circumnavigate Sayram Lake - Guozigou Scenic Platform - Lavender Farm - Liuxing Street - Yining
Day4️⃣: Yining - Yizhao Highway - Xiate - General Bridge - Tianma Cultural Park - Tekes Bagua City
Day5️⃣: Tekes Bagua City - Ku'erdening - Nalati Valley Grassland - Nalati Town
Day6️⃣: Xinyuan - Nalati Sky Grassland + Panlong Valley Road - Tangbula
Day7️⃣: Tangbula - Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Urumqi
Day8️⃣: Urumqi - International Grand Bazaar - Return trip

Must-Visit Scenic Spots
【Xiate】🏔️
Xiate is arguably the crown jewel of Ili. The stunning Muzart Snow Mountain, grasslands, and spruce trees complement each other—isn't this the scene of my dreams? Standing here, you feel as if you've merged with nature, experiencing the tranquility and beauty of time.
【Nalati】🌲
The viral sky grassland bridge at Nalati, the S-curves of Panlong Valley Road, and the countless cattle and sheep grazing in the valley grasslands—each spot heals the soul. Strolling through, it feels like all worries are left behind, leaving only inner peace and contentment.
【Duku Highway】🚗
"Experience four seasons in one journey, different weather every ten miles"—how can you visit Xinjiang without traveling the Duku Highway? The snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes along the way unfold like a scroll, refreshing the mind and making you feel as if you're in a fairyland.
【Ku'erdening】🐑
In Ku'erdening, riding a horse into the scenic area allows you to capture photos of the same charming wooden cabins under snow-capped mountains and cartoon-like clouds as seen in "Heidi and Grandpa." You must try horseback riding—feeling the breeze and admiring the surrounding beauty from atop a horse is simply incredible.
【Sayram Lake】🌊
"If you have no dreams, why visit Sayram Lake?" Sa Beining's remark, "You haven't truly lived if you haven't been to Sayram Lake," filled me with anticipation. When I finally arrived, I realized this was the lake of my dreams. Amidst the sea of flowers, I captured the photo of my life—a timeless memento of this beautiful journey.