Help! May is the best time to visit Yili, Xinjiang! Still deciding where to go for your vacation?

Still deciding where to go for your vacation? Yili in May is simply divine! Fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, low prices, cheap flights, and hotels haven't hiked up their rates. The grasslands are green, wildflowers are in full bloom, snow-capped mountains stretch into the distance, and most importantly, there are no massive crowds. Enjoy an immersive travel experience with pure bliss✨ 🌼Grass Greening and Blooming Schedule - Find the Best Time to Enjoy the Scenery 📍Kurdening: Grass greens around Apr 5, flowers bloom from Apr 10 to May 1 📍Qiaxi: Grass greens around Apr 5, flowers bloom from Apr 10 to May 1 📍Nalati Grassland: Grass greens around Apr 20, flowers bloom from May 1 to May 20 📍Tangbula Grassland: Grass greens around Apr 20, flowers bloom from May 1 to May 20 📍Qiongkushtai: Grass greens around May 10, flowers bloom from May 20 to Jun 10 📍Kalajun Grassland: Grass greens around May 10, flowers bloom from May 20 to Jun 10 📍Bayinbuluke: Grass greens around May 15, flowers bloom from May 20 to Jun 10 📍Xiata: Grass greens around May 20, flowers bloom from Jun 10 to Jul 1 🌿How to Choose a Grassland in May? Each of the eight major grasslands in Yili has its own unique charm. Visiting them all might lead to aesthetic fatigue. If you want to choose the most suitable grassland for you, just message me🙋 🚙May Travel Transportation Guide 1. External Transportation: Fly directly to Yining, or fly to Urumqi first and then take the high-speed train to Yining. 2. Internal Transportation: Public transportation in Xinjiang is not very convenient. Chartering a car is cost-effective for 4 or more people. Joining a group tour is more convenient for 1–3 people. Self-driving is not recommended for solo travelers. 3. Scenic Area Transportation: During the off-season, self-driving within the scenic areas allows you to stop and go as you please, offering an unparalleled experience! ‼️Important Note: Before the Duku Highway opens, it is strongly recommended to arrive in Yining. Compared to starting from Urumqi, you can save 2 days of travel time between Urumqi and Yining, meaning less travel and more sightseeing. To visit the same four major scenic areas, starting and ending in Yining only takes 6 days, while starting and ending in Urumqi takes 8 days. ✅6-Day Tour Starting and Ending in Yining D1: Departure City → Yining D2: Yining → Xiata → Muzart Glacier → Zhaosu D3: Zhaosu → Self-drive to Qiongkushtai Village/Qiaxi → Tekes/Xinyuan D4: Tekes/Xinyuan → Nalati Grassland → Yining → Liuxing Street → Yining D5: Yining → Self-drive to Sayram Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Kazanch Village → Yining D6: Yining → Departure City ✅8-Day Tour Starting and Ending in Urumqi D1: Departure City → Urumqi D2: Urumqi → Stroll along Sayram Lake and enjoy the sunset → East Gate D3: Second self-drive trip to Sayram Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Liuxing Street → Yining D4: Yining → Self-drive to Xiata → View the Muzart Glacier from afar → Tekes D5: Tekes → Qapqal → Self-drive to Kurdening → Xinyuan/Nalati D6: Xinyuan/Nalati → Self-drive to Nalati's two grasslands → Shuanghe/Jinghe D7: Shuanghe/Jinghe → Muttar Desert → Urumqi D8: Urumqi → Departure City