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Promise me you won't miss out on a summer trip to Xinjiang...

Friends, Xinjiang's summer is absolutely stunning🌲The grasslands are like green carpets, and the flocks of sheep resemble clouds☁️Sayram Lake is mesmerizingly blue. The boundless flower fields are vibrant and romantic, and the extra-long daylight hours let you play until midnight. Who wouldn't love this dreamy summer? Don't miss out on visiting Xinjiang in your lifetime😭 - ✅Xinjiang Itinerary: ✔️April is the most beautiful time to see the apricot blossoms in Ili. ✔️May-June is the time for wildflowers and lavender in full bloom. ✔️July-August is the season of fragrant fruits. ✔️From September, the forests and valleys turn into a tapestry of autumn colors. ✔️From the end of October, Ili transforms into a world of snow. ✔️The travel season in Ili is from April to October, with the best time to visit being from May to August. - ✅Transportation: ▪️Urumqi Diwopu International Airport: Charter a car to Yining. ▪️Yining Airport: Flights from various cities across China to Yining Airport, and flights from Urumqi to Yining Airport. ▪️Yining Railway Station: Trains from various cities across China to Yining Railway Station, and trains from Urumqi to Yining. ❣️TIPS: For first-time visitors to Ili, it is recommended to arrive at Yining/Urumqi. If you arrive at Urumqi, you can also charter a car for a tour of Ili + Sayram Lake + Kanas Grand Loop‼️ - ✅7-Day Niche Itinerary in Ili: Day 1: Departure city - Yining City (airport pickup) Day 2: Yining - Sayram Lake - Sayram Lake Starry Sky Camp Day 3: Sayram Lake sunrise - Guozigou Bridge - Kalajun - Tekes Day 4: Tekes - Qiongkushtai Day 5: Qiongkushtai - Qiaxi - Kurdening Day 6: Kurdening - Nalati Day 7: Nalati - Yining (end of trip) - ✅Must-See Attractions: 🌲Sayram Lake: The last tear of the Atlantic, watch swans frolic on the lake. 🌲Nalati: One of the six most beautiful grasslands, with the gentleness of streams and the grandeur of mountains. 🌲Qiongkushtai: A poem written by God to mankind, the starting point of the Wusun Ancient Road. 🌲Qiaxi Forest Park: Rolling grasslands and winding mountain lines create a picturesque scene under the afternoon sun. 🌲Kurdening: In the wide valleys between the mountains, grasslands and forests intertwine, deep gorges and wide valleys alternate, streams meander, and the grass is like a green carpet. - ✅Essential Travel Tips: ⚠️Bring a pair of comfortable shoes, as the distances between scenic spots are long, and some require walking. ⚠️Enjoy the freedom of fresh fruits in Xinjiang, but avoid drinking hot tea after eating fruit, as it can cause diarrhea! ⚠️Prices in Xinjiang are quoted per kilogram. Be sure to ask clearly before buying to avoid waste. ⚠️The mobile signal is weak in many scenic areas, so it is recommended to bring some cash. ⚠️Pay attention to the local customs explained by your driver/guide to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts. ⚠️The weather in Xinjiang is dry with large temperature differences between day and night. Prepare a jacket and take precautions against heatstroke during the day. Be sure to drink plenty of water.
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Posted: Mar 8, 2025
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