Yizhao Highway

Urumqi City—Kuitun City (Jinxiu Garden, Runmin River Scenic Area)—Huocheng County (Yili General Mansion, Huiyuan Ancient City Scenic Area)—Horgos City (China-Kazakhstan International Cooperation Center, National Gate Scenic Area)—Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County (Xibe Ancient City)—Yizhao Highway (Baishifeng Tourist Scenic Route)—Zhaosu County (Tianma Cultural Tourism Park, Xiata Scenic Area)—Tekes County (Karakojun Scenic Area, Qiongkushitai)—Gongliu County (Kuerdening Scenic Area, Night Tour of Die Lake)—Yining County (Tuohulasu Scenic Area)—Yining City (Yili River Scenic Area, Night Tour of Liuxing Street Scenic Area)—Xinyuan County (Nalati Scenic Area)—Nilka County (Qia'erma)—Duku Highway

Xinjiang is the right way to cool off in summer. Summer is not just about air conditioning and watermelon, Come out and see the blue sky, white clouds, green pastures, and snow-white mountains Winding rivers, purple sea of flowers Come to Xinjiang to start a summer of 20°C .Get up and take a look at the stunning itinerary starting from Yining Day1: Yining City - Guozigou Bridge - Sayram Lake - Jinghe Day2: Jinghe - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Duku Highway - Narat Day3: Narat Grassland - Qiaxi - Tekes Day4: Tekes - Qiongkushitai - Zhaosu Day5: Zhaosu - Xiat - Yining

Recommended 12-day itinerary, capturing all the stunning views of Northern Xinjiang in one go, offering you a completely rich sensory experience❗ Itinerary Recommendation (Classic 12-Day 11-Night Northern Xinjiang Route) D1: From various places to Urumqi D2: Urumqi---to Burqin via the Colorful Beach (one way 485KM, about 6.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Burqin Attraction (Colorful Beach) D3: Burqin---Kanas---back to Jiadengyu (one way 156KM, about 2.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Jiadengyu Attraction (Kanas) D4: Kanas--Hemu (one way 60KM, about 2 hours by car) Accommodation: Hemu Attraction (Kanas, Hemu) D5: Hemu---Devil City---Karamay (one way 455KM, about 5 hours by car) Accommodation: Karamay Attraction (Devil City) D6: Karamay--Sayram Lake---Qingshui River (one way 445KM, about 5.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Qingshui River Attraction (Sayram Lake) D7: Qingshui River---Xia'ta Ancient Road---Zhaosu (one way 128KM, about 2 hours by car) Accommodation: Zhaosu Attraction (Xia'ta Ancient Road) D8: Zhaosu---Kala Jun---Tekes (one way 125KM, about 1.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Tekes Attraction (Kala Jun Grassland) D9: Tekes---Nalati (one way 280KM, about 3.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Nalati Attraction (Nalati Sky Grassland) D10: Nalati--Bayinbuluk---Nalati (180KM, about 3 hours by car) Accommodation: Nalati Attraction (Returning to the Nine Turns and Eighteen Bends, Swan Lake) D11: Nalati-Duku Highway---Urumqi (one way 420KM, about 6.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Urumqi Attraction (Duku Highway Scenery) D12: Urumqi---to various places

When traveling I like to enjoy the scenery along the way I like even more the moments when the scenery is captured Summer is not far away The most beautiful summer I am willing to dedicate to Yili, Xinjiang The splendid summer flowers The deep blue lakes The snow-capped mountains reaching into the clouds The comic-like forests All can be found here Many sceneries have become the ultimate beautiful spots that go viral on social media Perfect for travel photography and check-ins Actually, with proper planning Going to Xinjiang is really not that far and expensive 🚗Itinerary: 1⃣️Day One: Chengdu to Aba County, the scenery in Aba County is really not to be underestimated, especially the view from the observation deck of Langyi Temple overlooking the monastery and the grasslands. 2⃣️Day Two: Aba County to Delingha, mostly taking the Dema Expressway, but it's important to fill up the tank at the first service station after leaving Jiuzhi, as there are no gas stations for the next 600+ kilometers before reaching Delingha. 3⃣️Day Three: Delingha to Dunhuang, you can take a detour to see Lake Xiaochaidan and the 315u-shaped highway. The journey that seemed far is actually quite fast when you're enjoying it, and the scenery along the way is very unique, making the trip particularly interesting. 4⃣️Day Four: Dunhuang to Urumqi, the Xinjiang tour begins, although the previous part is on the road, but the scenery along the way is very good, and it's also half of the Northwest loop, which is very worthwhile. The rest of the time is for traveling the Yili loop, which you can plan according to your own preferences. But I think Sayram Lake, Yizhao Highway, Xiatat, and Qiaxi are must-visits. Whether for landscape or portrait photography, they are great. A basic route to consider: Urumqi-Sayram Lake-Huocheng Lavender-Yizhao Highway-Zhaosu Xiatat-Kalatahai Town-Qiaxi-Nalati-Duku-Urumqi. Among them, Sayram Lake and Qiaxi are very suitable for camping in the wild. Self-driving trips will be quite long, if you only have 7-8 days, you can fly directly to Urumqi or Yining, and then rent a car to travel

【Opening】: The wonder of Xinjiang, lies in its vastness. Each scene, each mountain, seems to explain the meaning of life. The ancient dragon road is a road that was not open when we were young. After all the hardships, life is still a short journey. 🛬【Itinerary】; Recommended 6-day pure play route in Altay: D1: Urumqi--Ulungu Lake-- Colorful Beach-Stay in Burqin D2: Burqin-- Kanas Scenic Area-Kanas Lake--Stay in Kanas Scenic Area D3: Kanas Village-- Kanas Three Bays--Hemu Sunset-Stay in Hemu Scenic Area D4: Hemu- Hemu Bridge-Hemu River--Stay in Burqin D5: Burqin--World Devil City--Yadan Landform--Stay in Kuitun D6, Kuitun--Baili Danxia--Da'anji Strait Valley--End in Urumqi. Altay➕Ili 10-day route recommendation D1. Urumqi--Desert Highway--Colorful Beach Sunset--Stay in Burqin D2. Burqin--Kanas Lake-Stay in Kanas Scenic Area D3. Morning mist of Kanas Lake-Three Bays--Stay in Hemu Scenic Area D4. Hemu--Hemu River-Stay in Burqin D5. Burqin--Wuerhe Devil City--Main stay in Kuitun D6. Kuitun Sai Lake-Lavender Base-Stay in Yining D7. Yining--Karakojun- Crocodile Bay--Main stay in Teks D8. Teks-Nalati- Alpine Flower Sea--Stay in Nalati Town D9. Nalati-Tangbula-- Duku Highway-Stay in Dushanzi D10. Dushanzi--S101 National Defense Highway--End in Urumqi. 7-8 month Ili pure play 7-day route recommendation 2 D1. Urumqi-- Sayram Lake-- Guozigou Bridge--Stay in Qingshuihe D2. Qingshuihe-- Huocheng Lavender Base- Yizhao Highway-Stay in Zhaosu D3. Zhaosu--Shata Scenic Area--Stay in Teks D4. Teks--Qiongkushitai Village--Stay in Gongliu D5. Gongliu-Nalati-Stay in Nalati Town D6. Nalati-Tangbula--Duku Highway-Stay in Dushanzi D7. Dushanzi--Anjihai Grand Canyon --End in Urumqi 7-8 month Kashgar+Ili pure play 7-day route recommendation: D1: Urumqi-Sayram Lake--Jinghe/Bole D2: Jinghe/Bole-Duku Highway-Tangbula Baili Gallery-Nalati D3: Nalati Nalati Air Prairie--Bayinbuluke D4: Bayinbuluke-Duku South Section- Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon--Ake Force D5: Aksu-- Kashgar Old City-Kashgar D6: Kashgar-- White Sand Lake-Golden Grass Beach+Stone City-Taxian D7: Taxian Panlong Ancient Road--Bandir Lake-Karakuri Lake--End in Kashgar 🧡【tips】Play attention 1 Riding a horse on the grassland is a very good choice, it saves time and effort, the grassland is very large, just walking will be tired 2, must do a good job of sun protection, do not be stingy, apply it hard! Don't wait until you get tanned to regret not listening 3, do not bring too many things to play in the scenic area, it will be very tired to bring food, water, sun protection, electronic products is enough 4, do not buy specialty products in the scenic area, they are the same everywhere, all are pits 5, bring some cash, many places in Ili have no signal, in case of need. 6, the above itinerary can be adjusted according to your time, for details, please consult the guide Hou Binbin in the link below

June is a huge "trap" for traveling to Xinjiang! 💢||| Those of you planning to travel to Xinjiang in June, you're really good at hiding! Afraid that others will find out and it will be crowded? Even the locals in Xinjiang keep quiet, not mentioning that this year's summer comes early and the scenery is extraordinarily beautiful, Isn't this clearly about keeping it a secret from everyone? It's really a big "scam"! Xinjiang at this time is when the flowers bloom so vividly and the grass is so green that it's intoxicating, It's the best time for a cost-effective trip to Xinjiang. If you don't want to be in a crowd in July and August, then hurry up and come to Xinjiang in June! Start your dazzling Xinjiang journey with a pure play small group tour. The key is that the Duku Highway opens on June 1st, so why not rush! ♥️Some tips ✔️The air in Xinjiang is super dry, remember to drink plenty of water, apply a face mask every night, and take good care of your skin. ✔️The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is astonishing, especially in places like grasslands and lakes, remember to bring a windbreaker, thick coat! ✔️Sun protection! Sun protection! Sun protection! The sun on the grassland is too harsh, physical sun protection is the way to go! Sun protection clothing, sunglasses🕶️, and hats are all essential! ✔️For chartered car/small group tours, be sure to find a reliable travel agency, otherwise, you might be scammed, with no deposit refund, no formal electronic contract, being abandoned by the group, etc... ✔️Don't easily trust those sisters👭 who recommend groups to you, maybe she is the "shill" who "sells" you! ✔️Bring all kinds of identity documents! ✔️The weather in Altay and Ili in Northern Xinjiang has been changeable recently, remember to bring rain gear! 👍Recommended full-view route of Northern Xinjiang 𝓓1: Urumqi-S21 Desert Expressway-Passing by Wulungu Lake-Five-Color Beach-Burqin 𝓓2: Burqin-Dreamy Kanas Tour-Kanas 𝓓3: Kanas-Hiking the Three Bays of Kanas-Hemu 𝓓4: Hemu-Strolling through Hemu Ancient Village-Urho 𝓓5: Urho-Devil City-Barbecue outside Sayram Lake-Sayram Lake 𝓓6: Around Sayram Lake-Guozigou Bridge-Forget Worry Valley Flower Field-Kazanqi Folk Village-Yining City 𝓓7: Yining-Yizhao Highway-Shata Ancient Trail-Tekes 𝓓8: Tekes-Lijie-Qiongkushitai Ancient Village-Qiongkushitai 𝓓9: Qiongkushitai-Chaxi Grassland-Nalati 𝓓10: Nalati-Nalati Sky Grassland-Middle Section of Duku Highway-Bayinbuluke Grassland 𝓓11: Bayinbuluke-Through the Northern Section of Duku Highway-Disband in Urumqi

【Opening】: South Xinjiang, Once the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions, the bustling Silk Road. Emperor Wu of Han defeated the Huns here, Xuanzang returned eastward from his pilgrimage here, and the Tang Monk and his disciples passed through here on their journey to the West. It is the dreamy Western Regions that haunt people's dreams, and the ultimate dream of countless travelers. ⛺【Play Tips】: Bai Sha Lake---The blue crystal on the Pamir Plateau Duku Highway---The most beautiful highway that must be traveled in this life Da Xiao Long Pool---Two green gems embedded next to Duku Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves---The murals in the grottoes in the vast desert, meeting the ancient country of Kucha Kashgar Old City---"Gao Tai residential buildings" century-old tea house, a very charming small city Panlong Ancient Road---Walk all the winding roads in one day, and all the roads ahead are smooth Karakul Lake---The holy lake under the snow mountain, the pearl on the Pamir Plateau 🛬【Itinerary】: Day 1 All over the country--Urumqi Day 2 Urumqi--Sailimu Lake Day 3 Sailimu Lake--Lavender Base--Kazanqi Folk Culture Village--Yining Day 4 Yining-Izhao Highway Shate Ancient Road--Zhaosu Day 5 Zhaosu--Qiongkushitai--Tekes Day 6 Tekes-Kalajun Grassland-Kuokesu Grand Canyon--Xinyuan Day 7 Xinyuan--Nalati Grassland--Bayinbuluke Day 8 Bayinbuluke-Duku Highway-Da Xiao Long Pool-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kuche Day 9 Kuche-Tahe Bund-Tarim River Bridge-Shaya Devil Forest-Alar Day 10 Alar--Desert Highway--Yotkan Ancient City-Hotan Day 11 Hotan--Shache Mansion-Yeerqiang Khan Mausoleum--Kashgar Day 12 Kashgar Old City Aitigar Mosque Century-old Tea House Day 13 Kashgar Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake--Karakul Lake--Tashkurgan Day 14 Tashkurgan-Panlong Ancient Road-Bandier Lake-Jincao Beach Stone City-Tashkurgan Day 15 Tashkurgan--Oytag Red Mountain--Oytag Glacier Park--Kashgar Day 16 Kashgar--All over the country 🧡【tips】: 1. Apply for the border defense certificate in advance, either in the place of household registration or in Kashgar 2. Bring thick clothes for the plateau's four seasons in one day 3. Sunscreen/hat/sunglasses/rehydration are essential

If there are sisters who really want to travel to Xinjiang! You really need to prepare well before you go! ! Xinjiang is a vast place, the routes are super complex, and transportation is a challenge, especially because there are many ethnic minorities and a lot of points to pay attention to. Especially for those who are going for the first time, and also bringing parents, you can consider the Xinjiang pure play local tour group recommended by the editor: 10-Day Northern Xinjiang Tour Day1 Urumqi - Tianshan Tianchi - Fuyun County Day2 Fuyun - Keketuohai - Wucolor Beach Sunset - Burqin Day3 Burqin - Kanas - Baihaba Day4 Baihaba - Hemu Day5 Hemu - Devil City - Karamay Day6 Karamay - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Qingshuihe Town. Day7 Qingshuihe - Lavender Manor - Kalajun Grassland - Zhaosu Day8 Zhaosu - Xiatat~Tekes Day9 Tekes - Nalati Air Grassland - Nalati Town Day10 Nalati - Duku Highway - Qiaolma - Urumqi disband

Yining-Zhaosu Road, as an important passage connecting the south and north of the Tianshan Mountains, not only bears the heavy responsibility of transportation but is also a picturesque tourist route. Under the early summer sun, the scenery on both sides of Yining-Zhaosu Road is like a flowing scroll, with mountains, grasslands, lakes, and rivers reflecting each other, forming a stunning natural landscape. Traveling along this road, you will pass through undulating mountains and enjoy the lush grasslands and forests. As the altitude gradually increases, you will see majestic snow-capped mountains standing under the blue sky and white clouds, with clouds and mist swirling around them, as if you are in a fairyland. This magnificent road that winds between the Ili River Valley and the Zhaosu Plateau will bring an unprecedented visual feast to travel enthusiasts.

From June, Xinjiang QuanMian enters the tasting period, and you can check in to top-level beautiful scenery without going abroad! Today, I recommend an itinerary that is more suitable for families with children. Refuse to flock together for in-depth fun in the wild, let's find the Eastern Switzerland together, cross the Yizhao Highway, delve into the holy land of human beings - Sailimu Lake, the experience is superb. . Why recommend bringing children to Xinjiang? The natural landscape is rich, with grasslands, snow mountains, spruce forests, lakes and streams everywhere, which is the ceiling of domestic scenery. Avoid the crowd, the summer temperature is suitable, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, a good place to escape the heat. Xinjiang is a place where many MinZu live together, with rich MinZu cultural landscapes, which can improve children's cognition and broaden their horizons. In Xinjiang, you can see herds of cattle and sheep, tall horses, and cute groundhogs everywhere, letting children get close to nature. - Lots of parent-child experiences Identifying fungi Fruit picking Outdoor horse riding Making bows and arrows Stargazing on the grassland Treasure hunting in the mountains Building shelters Finding the King of Spruce Crossing the spruce forest Off-roading on the Yizhao Highway Experiencing honey shaking in the flower fields Making lavender sachets - Step into folk customs to experience culture ·Learn Uyghur language ·Parent-child shepherding ·Understand the history of the Xibe people's migration to the west ·Aken singing ·Making milk curds ·Learning to make Nang - 7 days and 6 nights shuttling through Xinjiang's 'spring, summer, autumn, and winter' D1·Various places - Yining free assembly D2·Yining - Xibo Ancient City - Blue City Kazanqi Homestay Area - Kazanqi Haierbag Special Dinner D3·Sailimu Lake - Lake cycling and hiking - Guozigou Bridge D4·Yizhao Highway - Baishifeng - Zhaosu Rapeseed Flower Field - Tianma Wetland Park - Wanghu Manor Bonfire Party D5·Kuerdening - Aken singing/horse riding on the grassland - Night activities D6·Treasure hunting in the mountains of Kuerdening - Picnic in the cloud forest - Tian Shan Flower Sea D7·Closing ceremony - Yining send-off . 🤲Xinjiang delicacies: Mutton skewers🥩Big plate chicken stir-fried rice noodles Kvass hand-grabbed rice Baked buns🥟Laghman oil Nang🫔Sesame bag🥯Wownang Gangzi meat Baked lamb leg Stone stewed meat · Must-visit attractions: Sailimu Lake: The last tear of the Atlantic Duku Highway: Four seasons in one day, ten miles of different skies Kalajun Grassland: Defining mountain grassland aesthetics Huocheng Lavender: Ten thousand acres of purple flower sea, romantic and dreamy Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery: A view at every step, picturesque. . Travel tips: Xinjiang is located in the far west, with a two-hour time difference from the mainland. Xinjiang people generally eat lunch at 2 pm and finish dinner at 8 or 9 pm. The hard part about coming to Xinjiang is the long car rides and untimely meals, so it is recommended to join a motorhome group. There are many mosquitoes on the grassland, so spray mosquito repellent in advance and close the doors when entering and exiting rooms.

Go to Xinjiang once! It is a place favored by the heavens. In Xinjiang, you can see vast grasslands, like a green ocean, with galloping horses and flocks of sheep dotting it like clouds. The Tianshan Mountains are majestic and spectacular, with snow-capped peaks shining with a mysterious light under the sun. The lakes are embedded in the earth like sapphires, with the clear waters reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, a sight too beautiful to describe. Ili River Valley Panoramic 7-Day Tour Itinerary DAY1 Urumqi-Lujiaowan-Anjihai Grand Canyon-Kuitun DAY2 Kuitun-Sayram Lake-Guozigou-Lavender Farm-Qingshui River DAY3 Qingshui River-Liuxing Street-Yizhao Highway-Zhaosu DAY4 Zhaosu-Xiata-Tekes DAY5 Tekes-Chabuchi Sea-Kuerdening-Xinyuan DAY6 Xinyuan-Nalati-Midsection of Duku Highway-Bayinbuluke DAY7 Bayinbuluke-North Section of Duku Highway-Qiaojima-Urumqi

This 10-day grand loop of Northern Xinjiang Ili will take you through the Duku Highway, offering a chance to experience the grassland flower seas, 🌳 forests, and lakes. In 10 days, you'll see various landscapes and enjoy a comprehensive tour of the panoramic scenery of Northern Xinjiang, the same views but different experiences. Why we recommend this route: 5-7 July is the scenic season of the entire Northern Xinjiang Ili region, where the grasslands around the Ili River Valley are lush and green. 🌤 The climate is suitable for travel during this time. The Duku Highway is expected to open in mid-June. One must travel the Duku at least once in a lifetime to appreciate the stunning grasslands along the way. Itinerary: DAY1: Urumqi - S101 Highway - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Kuitun DAY2: Kuitun - Sayram Lake - Lavender - Yining DAY3: Yining - Yizhao Highway - Xata Tourist Area - Zhaosu DAY4: Zhaosu - Qiongkushitai - Qiongkushitai DAY5: Qiongkushitai - Kalajun Scenic Area - Tekes DAY6: Tekes - Kuerdening Scenic Area - Xinyuan DAY7: Xinyuan - Narat Tourist Scenic Area - Narat DAY8: Narat - Southern Section of Duku Highway - Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon - Kuqa DAY9: Kuqa - Bayanbulak Grassland - Bayanbulak DAY10: Bayanbulak - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Qiaojima - Urumqi Precautions: 1: Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference; make sure to adjust your daily routine after entering the region. 2: Xinjiang is an area with many ethnic minorities; please respect the religious customs of ethnic comrades. 3: The UV radiation in scenic areas is strong; it is recommended to wear a hat or sunscreen before going out. The temperature difference between day and night in the mountainous areas of Xinjiang is significant, so it is advisable to carry warm clothing. 4: The scenic areas are generally quite large, with shuttle buses available, and you can also ride horses, but walking is also necessary. It is recommended to wear comfortable and convenient shoes.