8-Day In-Depth Tour of Yili: Duku Highway / Sailimu Lake / Kanas Full Checklist Guide

Beautiful Xinjiang! This secret route really moved me to tears 😭 From Hemu Fairy Tale Town to the blue of Sailimu Lake, every corner is like a wallpaper-worthy scene! 🌲【Kanas Fairyland】 📍Location: Provincial Road 232, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang ⏰Opening Hours: May 1 - Oct 15: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Oct 16 - Apr 30 (next year): 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM The morning mist at Fairy Bay is absolutely stunning! I recommend staking out there as early as 7 AM~ In late September, the birch forest turns golden, and every snapshot looks like a postcard 🍂 💧【Sailimu Lake Blue Tears】 📍Location: Along National Highway 30, Bole City 💰Ticket: 110 RMB ⏰Open year-round Trust me! You must wait here for a sunset 🌅 The lake surface turns into a dreamy Tiffany blue, breathtakingly beautiful! You can ride horses around the lake, and local herders will even teach you to sing Kazakh folk songs 🎵 🛣️【Duku Highway Secret Realm】 📍Location: Kuitun City, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture Listening to the soldiers guarding this heavenly road tell their stories really moved me to tears 😭 This heroic road built with blood has touching stories at every turn. Recommended to visit in July-August to experience the four seasons in one journey, from snowy mountains to grasslands—absolutely stunning ❄️→🌿 ✨Travel Tips: 1. Remember to get a border pass! Many attractions require it 2. Large temperature difference between morning and evening, a light down jacket is a must 3. It’s recommended to hire a car with a driver; experienced drivers will help you discover hidden photo spots