The upcoming months in Ili are going to be a legendary summer

I can't wait any longer, I'm crazily missing the summer in Xinjiang. The summer in Xinjiang's Ili is like a legendary grassland of mountains and fields. Whether it's in Nalati, Qiongkushitai, Chaxi, or Kalajun, These are all scenic grasslands of Ili. 🌲 Unlike the vast and boundless Hulunbuir grasslands, The essence of Ili's grasslands is the variety of trees, predominantly poplars and spruces. Comic book-like fluffy clouds, rolling grasslands, groups of spruce trees, little yellow flowers on the grass, and leisurely strolling cattle and sheep. The first sight of the grasslands in Xinjiang makes you forget all the troubles of city life! 🍃 Xinjiang is huge! So huge that you often have to drive seven or eight hours every day, In my previous notes about Xinjiang, someone naively asked me if there were subways or buses to these scenic spots, which left me speechless! Therefore, it is necessary to plan your itinerary and time wisely within the limited time available. ✅If you have about 10 days for your summer trip, it is recommended to choose a round trip from Urumqi to play the Ili loop. You can see all the classics like Sayram Lake, Yining, Qiongkushitai, Xata, Kalajun, Nalati, and the Duku Highway. ✅If you only have about 5 days due to a tight schedule, it is recommended to choose a direct round trip to Yining. Visiting Sayram Lake, Guozigou, Huocheng Lavender Manor, Kalajun, Nalati. 🚗Urumqi round trip 10-day route 1▶️Arrive in Urumqi 2▶️Urumqi to Sayram Lake (depart early, 7-hour drive. Stay in or around the scenic area) 3▶️Sayram Lake to Guozigou to Huocheng Lavender Manor (stay in Zhaosu County) 4▶️Zhaosu to Xata to Tekes Hexagonal City (stay in Tekes) 5▶️Tekes to Qiongkushitai (stay in Qiongkushitai) 6▶️Qiongkushitai 7▶️Qiongkushitai to Nalati (stay in Nalati) 8▶️Nalati 9▶️Nalati to Duku Highway to Dushanzi Grand Canyon 10▶️Dushanzi to Urumqi 🚗Yining round trip 5-day route 1▶️Arrive in Yining, visit Yining 2▶️Yining to Sayram Lake to Huocheng Lavender Manor (stay in Huocheng or Yining) 3▶️Yining to Qiongkushitai (stay in Qiongkushitai) 4▶️Qiongkushitai 5▶️Qiongkushitai to Yining ‼️You can choose between Qiongkushitai and Nalati, depending on your preference. Nalati is closer, a 3-hour one-way trip. Qiongkushitai is a 5-hour one-way trip. 🌿Travel Tips for Ili 🚗Xinjiang is so vast that the distance and time between each scenic spot are very long. Calculate your daily travel time. If you have the ability and energy to drive, you can choose to rent a car for a self-drive tour, or you can choose a chartered car tour, where the driver doubles as a guide, and some drivers also have great photography and videography skills. 🌞The ultraviolet rays in Xinjiang are very strong, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun! Sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen are essential! Urumqi·Xinjiang