[Xinjiang Ili] A Summer Fairytale World! These 7 Places Are Breathtakingly Beautiful, Depart Now!

**🌍 Why Recommend Ili?** "You don't know how vast China is until you've been to Xinjiang, and you don't know how beautiful Xinjiang is until you've been to Ili!" Summer in Ili is like God's spilled palette—— 🌼 **Lavender fields** rival Provence, 🏔️ **Snow-capped mountains and grasslands** look like Windows desktop backgrounds, 🐎 **Sayram Lake** is so blue it seems otherworldly... June to August is the best season, with temperatures around 20℃, perfect for escaping the summer heat! --- ### **📸 Must-Visit Recommendations (With Practical Tips)** **1️⃣ Nalati Grassland** ✔️ **Why visit**: One of the world's four major grasslands, featuring both aerial grasslands and river valley grasslands! ✔️ **Activities**: Horseback riding 80 yuan/hour, photos at the popular bridge (go early to avoid lines). ✔️ **Accommodation**: Stay at guesthouses beside the grassland with views of cattle and sheep from your window (search "Nalati Yunmu Yaju" on Trip.com) **2️⃣ Huocheng Lavender Manor** ✔️ **Why visit**: China's version of Provence, most beautiful from mid-June to early July! ✔️ **Tips**: Wear white/light-colored dresses for better photos, afternoon light is best. **3️⃣ Sayram Lake** ✔️ **Highlight**: Lake water so blue it looks unreal! 90km around the lake, you can stop anywhere. ✔️ **Secret spot**: South gate pine tree boardwalk, climb 20 minutes for a panoramic view! **4️⃣ Xiate Ancient Path** ✔️ **Suitable for**: Hiking enthusiasts! See glaciers up close, and if lucky, spot marmots. ✔️ **Note**: No restaurants in the scenic area, bring your own food. --- ### **🚗 Transportation Advice** ▪️ **By air**: First fly to Urumqi, then take a 1-hour flight to Yining (or drive the Duku Highway by chartered car). ▪️ **Local tours**: Recommended "Ili 5-day small group tour" on Trip.com, including Nalati + Sayram Lake + Bayanbulak, no shopping, pure sightseeing! --- ### **💡 Exclusive Tips** ✅ Sun protection! Extremely strong UV rays, sunglasses + hats are essential. ✅ Accommodations are tight in June, book 2 weeks in advance (Trip.com's refundable options are safer). ✅ Want authentic hand-pulled rice? Locals love "Ailekasier" restaurant in Yining city!