Yizhao Highway｜A silk ribbon paved in the clouds, driving into a fairy tale painting

Heading west to meet Zhaosu, experiencing the joy of capturing Xinjiang’s most beautiful highway scenes on Yizhao Highway—who understands! Snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes all in one package, this place is even more healing than Windows wallpapers～

🚗【Hidden Gem Route Recommendation】
🔹The entire Yizhao Highway is 108 kilometers
Starting from Yining, drive all the way through. In July, sunflower seas; in September, golden poplar trees—every turn is a surprise! Don’t miss the Baishifeng Viewing Platform (elevation 3,475 meters), where you can see the stunning combination of snow mountains and canyons in one frame.

🕙Best Time to Visit:
On clear mornings from 8 to 10 AM, the light is the gentlest; after 6 PM, you can capture the breathtaking golden sunset on the mountains! The speed limit along the highway is 40 km/h, perfect for driving and shooting at the same time.

📸【Three Must-Visit Photo Spots】
1️⃣ Baishifeng Cliff Corner
Navigate to "47 kilometers on Yizhao Highway," stand at the top of the Z-shaped road to shoot panoramic views; drone shots are even more spectacular.

2️⃣ Midsection of the Grassland Sky Road
You can pay to enter the herders’ pasture (about 20 RMB per person). In July, there are rapeseed flower fields; in September, it turns into golden wheat waves.

3️⃣ Entrance to Qiongkushitai
At the end of the highway connecting to Qiongkushitai Village, the river winds around the grassland like a blue ribbon. Remember to

Post by JAIDEN HUBBARD | Oct 19, 2025