Yili is one of the most famous areas in Xinjiang, where there are very personalized scenic spots, and different scenic images will appear in spring, summer, autumn and winter every year. However, due to the influence of geography, landform and climate, the most beautiful time in Yili is also recognized by most people. So when is the best time to travel in Yili?
Yili, is that Yili milk? Ha ha! First of all, correct a mistake that Yili is not Yili. It can be said that Xinjiang is really big, and the scenery and landforms are very rich. The scenery will definitely exceed the scenery you remember. I believe you can't get enough of it at once. Pony has been to Xinjiang twice, once in southern Xinjiang and once in northern Xinjiang. My personal favorites are Ili and Kashgar.
Yili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, one of the five autonomous prefectures in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is located in Yining City. It is the only autonomous prefecture in China that governs both prefecture-level administrative regions and county-level administrative regions. It is located in the Ili Valley in the northern Tianshan Mountains in the west of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The main tourist destinations are grassland folk-custom tourist areas such as Chaxi, Tamboura and Nalati. Cultural relics include the ancient city of Xiate, the ancient city of Wusun in Bandaidun, the Gedeng monument and the grassland rock paintings. Finally, with regard to food, roast whole sheep, kebabs, saute spicy chicken, big belly, pepper chicken, cold rice noodles, nangkeng meat, roast steamed stuffed bun, yellow-noodle barbecue, Brzin grilled fish, Xibo pie and so on are all special foods in Xinjiang.
although Kashgar has excellent cultural scenery, its natural scenery is a little inferior, while Yili is different, with rich cultural customs and top-notch natural scenery. 1. When is the best time to travel to Yili?
If you want to enjoy the natural scenery, you must come here from June to August. After all, this is the most beautiful season in Yili. At this time, you can see lavender and grassland, and it is also the most beautiful time, full of all kinds of flowers, which can satisfy your best imagination of Xinjiang scenery.
If you just want to come here to enjoy the cultural scenery, it is very suitable to come to Yili in all seasons. Although it is called Yili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, there are more than 13 ethnic groups living here. These ethnic groups have their own different languages, scripts and living habits, so you can experience a lot of unique cultural customs.
Of course, Ili is still very beautiful in October and November. Why do you recommend traveling here in autumn?
No.1: The temperature is suitable. In Xinjiang in autumn, the sky is high and the clouds are light, cool and dry. There are few bad weather disturbances such as sandstorms.
Second, in the golden autumn of October, all kinds of fresh fruits and dried fruits are ripe in Xinjiang, including Yining District, Yili Prefecture, northern Xinjiang. Here, you can not only taste raisins and cantaloupes, but also have a chance to taste the almond here, which is delicious.
No.3: You can appreciate the customs of ethnic minorities. Yining, the capital of Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in northern Xinjiang, is inhabited by ethnic minorities including Kazak, Uygur and Kirgiz. I heard: Winter is not accompanied by Erdaohezi, The First Snow in 22 and many other music with Xinjiang folk songs.
No.4: There are many mysterious tourist attractions in Yining, Yili, northern Xinjiang. Such as: Xiao Hongna Haishi Man. I don't know the size of China until Xinjiang, and I don't know the beauty of Xinjiang until Yili. Ili has unique scenic spots, a long history of cultural relics and historical sites, and colorful cultural scenes of many ethnic cultures. Kanas Lake, a famous scenic spot in China, has Swiss scenery characteristics. The Bulento Beach is full of water and sky, with pleasant scenery. Sailimu Lake, Guozigou, Nalati and Tianshan Mountain in Tamboura have rich scenery characteristics. The ancient Silk Road traverses the whole state, leaving rich and precious cultural relics. Ii. Introduction to Ili Travel
Ili is located in the northwest of Xinjiang and borders Kazakhstan in the west. It is located in the Ili Valley in the northern Tianshan Mountains in western Xinjiang, and is called "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall". It was also the economic and military center of Xinjiang in the Qing Dynasty, and many generals had been stationed here. In addition, the natural conditions here were not bad in Xinjiang, so if you made a mistake and were sent to Yili at that time, it would be a good future. From this point of view, Yili has been a land rich in sugarcane since ancient times.
But aside from these, what I yearn for most in Yima's view is the vast grassland customs. Of course, there are flowers everywhere, among which lavender is the most characteristic. 3. What are the places worth visiting in Ili tourism?
First of all, Pony selects places worth visiting in Yili according to his own experience, and doesn't recommend some places that are boring or not worth visiting. (Some of the conventional scenic spots are completely recommended according to personal wishes, which may be different from your preferences, so they are only for reference.)
The most recommended scenic spots in Yili
Recommendation index: four-and-a-half-star
Sailimu Lake
Pony recommendation reason:
Although Sailimu Lake actually belongs to Bole, in most people's minds, it is a must to go to Yili. It can be said that this is one of the three most beautiful lakes I have seen in China. The whole scale is a little worse than that of Qinghai Lake, but the advantage is that it is smaller and tourists are not as crowded as the Heima River and Erlangjian in Qinghai Lake, so I still highly recommend it.
The best season of Sailimu Lake:
Personally, June is the most beautiful season of Sailimu Lake. From early to late, trollius chinensis, dandelion and wild flowers next to Sailimu Lake will bloom one after another, and July-August can be regarded as the second tourism season of Sailimu Lake. In other seasons, Sailimu Lake will generally be covered with snow and ice, especially from November to March.
Karajun Grassland
Recommended reason for Pony:
Many people say that "you don't know what is vast until you reach Karajun". I believe everyone knows that Hulunbeier's prairie is endless and flat, but Karajun at the foot of Tianshan Mountain is completely different. The rolling grassland is full of all kinds of wild flowers in midsummer, which is more stereoscopic and colorful than Hulunbeier.
Pony's recommended game:
The public's game is to take the sightseeing bus from the scenic spot to the Flower Terrace, but personally, the most suitable way is to walk from Qiongkushitai to Karajun, which takes about 8 hours. You can also ride a horse from Qiong Kushitai village to Karajun, which takes about 5 hours. Although it has been a long time, the forests, lakes, snow-capped mountains, grasslands and the life of Hasaka herdsmen along the way will definitely make you experience different scenery and customs.
Best season in Karajun:
June-July-August are the most beautiful seasons to come here, especially in early June, followed by July-August, and the scenery at other times is average, but it is suitable all year round if you experience the humanistic customs.
Bayinbuluke
Pony's recommendation reason:
Similarly, this place does not belong to Yili, but most of them still choose to visit Ili. Generally, they will put their trip after Nalati, choose to take a section of Duku Highway, and then go to Bayinbuluke Prairie. It can be said that this grassland is much bigger than Karajun, and the whole scenery is a bit like Hulunbeier, but the characteristic is that there is a nine-bend and eighteen-bend here, which is very distinctive.
Bayinbuluke's best season:
Bayinbuluke belongs to the alpine grassland, and the green grassland can only be seen in July-August in a year, and other seasons are withered and yellow, so July-August is the best, and of course the middle and late June is also very good.
the scenic spot recommended by Yili
Kazanqi
This is perhaps the most surprising scenic spot I met in downtown Yili, and it is more a place where people live in the city than a scenic spot. Here you can see the Uygur customs, for example, you can taste the strong flavor of Xinjiang, you can also see many traditional handicrafts and jewelry stores, and of course, you can enjoy the life of local people here.
Six Star Street is the same kind of scenic spot, which is also recommended in the urban area.
Guozigou Bridge
Recommended reason for Pony:
This is the only place from Yining to Sailimu Lake, and it is also one of the most exciting attractions. This cable-stayed bridge with twin towers and double cable planes spans the valley and looks very spectacular.
The best season of Guozigou Bridge:
June-August is the best, because at this time, there are green and lush scenery beside Guozigou, and the background of the whole bridge looks very beautiful.
The recommended scenic spots can also be paid attention to: princess jieyou Lavender Paradise, Horgos Port, Zhaosu Grassland and Nalati Grassland. Fourth, how to plan the travel route of Yili?
If you want to cover the routes of most scenic spots in Yili, it will take at least 5 days. If you have enough time, you can have a good time in Karajun.
According to Pony's own trip to Ili, the scenic spots here are sorted according to his own preferences as follows:
Duku Highway > Bayinbrook > Karajun > Sailimu Lake > Narati > Kazanqi > Guozigou Bridge > Horgos Port > The first day of princess jieyou Lavender Paradise
: Kazanqi+Hanren Street+Liuxing Street
This day mainly focuses on punching out the scenic spots in the urban area of Yili, so that you can experience the rich ethnic customs of Yili.
In the morning, you can go to Kazanqi to enjoy the ethnic customs here. After the visit, you can go to Hanren Street to eat local snacks, focusing on noodles and lungs, baked buns, hand-grabbed rice, Xibo pie, yogurt and so on. After visiting Hanren Street, you can also go to Liuxing Street to continue to experience ethnic customs.
The next day: Guozigou+Sailimu Lake+Horgos Port+princess jieyou Lavender
Personally, I suggest that you choose to sign up for a one-day tour, which can better save time and expenses. Generally, the cost of a one-day tour is around 15 yuan, and sometimes it will be lower. The general itinerary is to leave at 8: in the morning, enjoy Guozigou+Sailimu Lake in the morning, and pack a lunch after the end; In the afternoon, visit Horgos Port+princess jieyou Lavender, and generally go to the urban area around 6 pm.
Day 3: One-day tour of Karajun grassland
You can choose to sign up for a one-day tour or carpool to choose the one-day tour route of Karajun. Generally, you will leave at 7: or 8: in the morning and arrive at the scenic spot in 3 hours. Then you will enjoy the East and West Karajun. You can experience horse riding and other projects in the scenic spot, but it is an extra charge. Personally, you can choose according to your own preferences. Arrive downtown around 9: p.m.
day 4-5; Duku Highway, Nalati, Bayinbuluke Prairie
In order to save time, the best way is still to choose carpooling. It takes only two days to visit these places, focusing on the scenery along Bayinbuluke Prairie and Duku Highway.
Precautions
It is suggested that you choose a one-day tour or carpooling when you are in Ili, because, like traveling in Xinjiang, the traffic in many scenic spots in Ili is inconvenient, and if you want to save time and money, you should play by pony. Of course, if you can drive by car, it is also a very good choice. V. Recommendation of Ili Cuisine
There are many kinds of delicious food in Ili, most of which have a strong Xinjiang flavor. We can focus on noodles with oily meat, noodles with lungs, roasted buns, saute spicy chicken, milk tea, Xibe pie, Naren, hand-grabbed rice, Naren, noodles with minced meat, and nang.
The temperature in Yili is much cooler than that in other places, so you should take your coat even when you come here in summer.