Ili, Xinjiang｜4 Days 3 Nights Nanny-Level Guide to Tekesi River

A hidden fairyland river in Ili, Xinjiang, that made my entire summer joyful! 🌊 💫 Itinerary: Day 1✨ 📍 Tekesi Bagua City - Morning: Check in at the Yijing Culture Park and unlock the mysterious code of Bagua City 🔮 - Afternoon: Head to Kalajun Grassland to see the "Human Grassland" sexy curves 🏞️ - Evening: Take a boat ride on Kalajun Lake and chase a grassland sunset 🌅 🏠 Stay overnight at a unique guesthouse by the grassland and fall asleep counting stars ✨ Day 2✨ 🚗 Kalajun → Qiongkushitai - Enjoy the vast grassland scenery along the way, every shot is wallpaper-worthy 📸 - Visit a 600-year-old ancient village and touch the historical traces of the Wusun Ancient Road - Stroll along the Tekesi River tributary and listen to the millennium-old stories told by the flowing water 💦 🏠 Stay at a distinctive guesthouse at the foot of the mountain with a window view of snow-capped peaks 🏔️ Day 3✨ 🌅 Qiongkushitai → Tekesi River Bridge → Zhaosu Wetland - Stand on the Tekesi River Bridge and take in the grandeur of the entire river - Don’t miss the "Heavenly Horse Bathing in the River" at dusk! The galloping horses are incredibly stunning 🐎 - The wetland at sunset looks like an oil painting, your phone’s memory will be full 🎨 Day 4✨ 🏔️ Zhaosu → Xiata Ancient Road - Retrace the route of Xuanzang’s westward journey and feel the weight of history - Gaze at the Muzart Glacier, where snowy peaks and grasslands frame a breathtaking scene! - Moderate hiking difficulty, easy for beginners to get✔️ 🚗 Transportation TIPS: ▪️ It’s recommended to rent a car and drive in Yining; the Yizhao Highway is stunningly beautiful! ▪️ For travel from the county to attractions, it’s better to hire a car with a driver; experienced drivers make the trip worry-free 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: ▫️ County: Tianyue Ecological Hotel (super convenient location) ▫️ Qiongkushitai: Luxury Wild Camp (lie in bed and watch the stars ✨) ⚠️ Notes: ✔️ Big temperature difference! Bring a light down jacket ✔️ Sunscreen essentials: sunglasses + hat + spray ✔️ Keep a safe distance from horse herds ✔️ Respect ethnic minority cultures~