Xinjiang Yili Travel Guide: 8 Days & 7 Nights Non-Detour Itinerary

🌲 Xinjiang is a vast region with diverse landscapes 📝 First time visiting Xinjiang and unsure how to choose an itinerary? 🧐 Here are some travel tips for Xinjiang: 🛬【Itinerary】: D1 - 【Welcome to Beautiful Xinjiang】 Arrival in Xinjiang 【Airport Pickup Service】 D2 - Ürümqi—Dushanzi Grand Canyon (Experience: Glass Bridge, Zip Line, Cliffside Café, etc.)—Stay: Bole D3 - Bole—Sayram Lake (Self-drive around the lake)—Pass by Guozigou Bridge—Stay: Yining D4 - Yining—Qiongkushitai—Stay: Qiongkushitai Log Cabin D5 - Qiongkushitai—Nalati (Aerial Grassland + Valley Grassland)—Stay: Nalati Town D6 - Nalati Town—Middle Section of Duku Highway—Tangbala Hundred-Mile Gallery—Fairy Lake—Stay: Tangbala Glamping Site D7 - Tangbala Luxury Camp—North Section of Duku Highway D8 - 【Looking Forward to Seeing You Again in Xinjiang】 【Airport Drop-off Service】 ⛺【Must-Visit Attractions】: ⭕ Sayram Lake: Wildflowers 🏵️ bloom across the grasslands surrounding the lake, reflecting the azure waters beneath the snow-capped mountains 🏔️, stretching endlessly; ⭕ Nalati: A sea of emerald green dotted with wildflowers 🌼, where valleys, peaks ⛰️, deep gorges, and forests 🌲 intertwine (You can ride horses 🐎, dress up for photos 📸, and meet adorable little lambs 🐏). ⭕ Tangbala Hundred-Mile Gallery: The tranquility of the valley, the lushness of the forests, the vastness of the grasslands, and vibrant flower fields 💐 create a layered, picturesque landscape. Fairy Lake mirrors the beauty of the snow-capped mountains! 🍩【Must-Try Foods】: 🥢 Roasted Whole Lamb: Crispy skin 🐏 with tender, juicy meat inside 💦—🙋 You must try lamb in Xinjiang!!! 🥢 Naan Bread: Easy to store 🥧 and perfect for wrapping kebabs~ 🥢 Laghman Noodles: Chewy and smooth 🍜 with a rich aroma, served with various toppings 🍝. 🏨【Accommodation Tips】: ✔️ Chain Hotels: Good environment and reasonable prices 🪙, but book early during peak seasons; ✔️ Homestays: A great way to experience local culture and customs 🪕. 🚌【Transportation Tips】: Attractions in Xinjiang are far apart 🚐, and travel times are long ⏱️, which can be tiring (First-time visitors unfamiliar with road conditions are advised against self-driving). 🧡【Tips】: 💛 Xinjiang has extreme temperature fluctuations 🌡️ between day and night—check the local weather forecast 🧥 to adjust clothing accordingly; 💛 The UV rays are strong in Xinjiang—don’t forget sun protection 🧴; 💛 Long drives are common—download music 🎶 and maps 🗺️ in advance; 💛 Always carry your ID card 🪪 and other important documents.