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Regretting My Trip to Xinjiang Ili😭 The Difference is Huge... (8-Day Tour)

Xinjiang travel, explore China, Chinese cultural tour
Xinjiang travel, explore China, Chinese cultural tour
Xinjiang travel, explore China, Chinese cultural tour
Xinjiang travel, explore China, Chinese cultural tour
Xinjiang travel, explore China, Chinese cultural tour
Xinjiang travel, explore China, Chinese cultural tour

You must experience Ili, Xinjiang (伊犁,新疆) at least once❗ The reality surpasses the photos! In the vast land, the wind blows through the grass, revealing cows and sheep everywhere. It's vibrant and full of a chill vibe 🍃.

⏰ Best Time to Visit Ili
[May]
-- Affordable flights 🛩, reasonable accommodation costs 💰, beautiful scenery, and fewer tourists. Perfect for travel.
[June]
-- Travel off-peak. The Duku Highway (独库公路) 🛣 usually opens in June, and it's also the lavender season. Enjoy seasonal beauty spots.
[July]
-- Peak tourist season in Ili. The mountains, lakes, grasslands, and flower fields display unparalleled beauty.
[August]
-- After mid-August, it's better to explore Kanas (喀纳斯) and Hemu (禾木) in Northern Xinjiang instead of just Ili.

🍃 Northern Xinjiang 8-Day Tour
Day 1: Urumqi (乌鲁木齐)—Tianshan Tianchi (天山天池)—Koktokay (可可托海)
Day 2: Koktokay (可可托海)—Five Color Beach (五彩滩)—Buerjin (布尔津)
Day 3: Buerjin (布尔津)—Kanas (喀纳斯)—Jiadengyu (贾登峪)
Day 4: Jiadengyu (贾登峪)—Hemu (禾木)
Day 5: Hemu (禾木)—Devil City (魔鬼城)—Bahuang Camp (八荒营地)—Urho (乌尔禾)
Day 6: Urho (乌尔禾)—Sailimu Lake (赛里木湖)—Lavender Garden (薰衣草庄园)—Yining (伊宁)
Day 7: Yining (伊宁)—Nalati Grassland (那拉提空中草原)—Bayinbuluke (巴音布鲁克)
Day 8: Bayinbuluke (巴音布鲁克)—Duku Highway (独库公路, June)—Urumqi (乌鲁木齐)

👗 What to Wear

  1. Day and Night Temperature Differences: Wear a T-shirt 👕 with a jacket over it. For bottoms, wear tapered pants 👖 or a skirt. Comfortable, non-slip shoes are a must ✔.
  2. Color Contrast: For photos, girls can wear bright colors like white, red, yellow, blue, and green 📸. Bring dresses 👗. Boys can look stylish in outdoor jackets.

📝 Travel Tips
🏠 Accommodation: Book your stay in advance due to the long travel distances.
🔮 Sun Protection: The UV rays in Xinjiang (新疆) are stronger than in western Sichuan (四川), so protect yourself from the sun.
Time Difference: In summer, it gets dark around 8-9 PM. Don't overexert yourself to ensure you enjoy the next day's activities.
🍱 Food: Xinjiang (新疆) cuisine is delicious, including dishes like big plate chicken, roasted naan, baked buns, and stir-fried rice noodles.
🚮 Other Tips: Always carry your trash with you and protect the environment. Don't forget your ID 🪪.

Estimated Costs for the Trip:

  • Accommodation: 2,800 CNY (approximately $390 USD) for 8 days
  • Food: 1,400 CNY (approximately $200 USD) for 8 days
  • Transportation: 1,600 CNY (approximately $225 USD)
  • Attraction Tickets: 1,000 CNY (approximately $140 USD)

Total Estimated Cost: 6,800 CNY (approximately $955 USD)
Note: Costs can vary based on meal and accommodation choices and travel timing.

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