Ili in July is definitely worth a trip. In July, Ili seems to have fallen into a Miyazaki manga, it’s at its most beautiful. Here’s a detailed 5-day self-driving tour itinerary for Ili.
Itinerary
D1 Urumqi – Sailimu Lake (circumnavigation) – Guozi Gorge Bridge – Yining
D2 Yining – Xiata Ancient Road – Muzart Glacier – Zhaosu
D3 Zhaosu – Qiongkusitai – Tekes Bagua City
D4 Tekes – Nalati Grassland – Xinyuan
D5 Xinyuan – Tangbula Grassland – Duku Highway – Urumqi
Travel Tips
1. Sailimu Lake 145/person, you can take the shuttle bus or drive around the lake (recommended)
2. Xiata Ancient Road 80/person, ticket 40 + shuttle bus 40, the view of Muzart Glacier is very beautiful. The scenic area is relatively primitive, with abundant scenery and more photo opportunities, less commercialized.
3. Qiongkusitai is free of charge, but it’s really beautiful, it’s recommended to stay for a few hours. This Xinjiang spot is quite niche and perfect for taking photos.
4. Nalati Grassland Aerial Grassland 135/person, you can take photos of the grassland. There’s a place where you can see the sun first, it’s known as the beauty of paradise. Sightseeing route: Visitor Center – Tianjietai – Tianmutai – Muyou Renjia – Visitor Center
5. Tangbula Grassland, currently free of charge. The Tangbula Hundred-mile Gallery, all the way, has snow mountains, grasslands, and streams on both sides.
6. Duku Highway: Free, 561 kilometers in total, experiencing four seasons in a day, different scenery every ten miles. Limited to vehicles with 7 seats or less. This is a scenic highway for self-driving tours, no less than the Sichuan-Tibet 318.
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