6 Days and 6 Nights in Ili Travel｜Winter is Coming, Snow Covers the Grasslands

- Welcome to the Ili River Valley Under the clear blue sky Stand the towering snow-capped mountains The snow on the peaks glistens under the sunlight The vast grasslands are covered in pure white snow ✈️ As soon as the plane lands, the faces of the Kazakh ethnic minority, the exotic blue houses of Kazanqi, and authentic delicious local dishes will quickly immerse you in "Xinjiang"! ✍🏻 In the next "6 days" We will head to Sayram Lake to witness the romantic pink hour Enter the primitive forest village of Qiongkushitai Ride horses through the rime-covered spruce forest 🐴 The forest paths are filled with snow Only the deep green of the trees intertwined with ice and snow remain Sunlight filters through the branches and falls 🔆 Every corner exudes a pure, crisp, and healing winter atmosphere Visit the homes of Kazakh villagers Drink a warm cup of milk tea offered by the herders 🫖 And enjoy their signature lamb pilaf and other delicacies Set off fireworks 🎆 and gather around the bonfire on the vast snowy land Put on ski gear and experience the snow quality at Xinjiang’s ski resorts ⛷️ The silent, scattered silver hills are the off-the-beaten-path Kurdning - ☃️ Welcome again! Come to Ili, Xinjiang this winter! ☃️ 🎨 Tour dates: Late November to the end of February Itinerary overview: D1 Arrival at Yining airport/station - stroll on Liuxing Street/Kazanqi - ethnic dinner - Yining D2 Yining - Sayram Lake circuit + sunset - Yining D3 Yining - enjoy hot pot while viewing snow scenery - horse riding at the entrance of Wusun Ancient Road - watch sunset D4 Qiongkushitai - ski circle - Kazakh herders’ home feast - Tekes D5 Tekes - Kalajun (skiing/wild snow activities) - Tekes D6 Tekes - Kurdning - Yining