Sayram Lake, lavender fields, the Yizhao Highway, Zhaosu grassland and the “human-body grassland” of Kalajun. The Yizhao...

Ili Loop (West) Yining-Bole-Huocheng-Zhaosu-Tekes-Yining

Also known as: Xinjiang Loop (West)

Sayram Lake, lavender fields, the Yizhao Highway, Zhaosu grassland and the “human-body grassland” of Kalajun. The Yizhao Highway opens June–September;...

City loop 7 days Xinjiang Jun–Augsummer

Route Introduction

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Why This Route Exists
The historical & geographical answer to why this route came to be
  • Sayram Lake, lavender fields, the Yizhao Highway, Zhaosu grassland and the “human-body grassland” of Kalajun.
  • The Yizhao Highway opens June–September; regular coach tours skip Qiongkushitai.

At a Glance

Suggested days 7 days
Cities 6
Provinces Xinjiang
Difficulty 🟢 Easy
Best months Jun–Augsummer
Best for Great for history enthusiasts, Silk Road culture lovers, and photographers

Route Map Animated marker shows direction

🏙️ Yining 🏙️ Bole 🏙️ Huocheng 🏙️ Zhaosu 🏙️ Tekes 🏙️ Yining
Ili Loop (West): Yining-Bole-Huocheng-Zhaosu-Tekes-Yining 伊宁 → 博乐 → 霍城 → 昭苏 → 特克斯
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Yining → Bole → Huocheng → Zhaosu → Tekes → Yining

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