Yining Pantaohui Homestay (Ile River Scenic Area)

After landing in Yining, the taxi ride to the B&B was quick. The owner was young and handsome, and even upgraded me to a twin bed, though one was already quite large. Unfortunately, I forgot to take photos, only videos. The B&B is within walking distance of the Ili River Scenic Area. I arrived in the afternoon, strolled to the Ili River at 8:30 to catch the sunset by speedboat, and then strolled back to the B&B at 10:00. When we arrived at the B&B, the owner and his friends were having a sumptuous meal. Hearing I hadn't eaten yet, he quickly invited me to join them. It was the most enjoyable meal of my first day in Ili. In the small courtyard out back, drinking kava, chatting with everyone, it was a joyful experience. I slept soundly that night. The owner also helped me book a small bus tour for the next day's trip to Sayram Lake (the tour and guide are also recommended here. I was traveling alone, but I found a partner for the next two days on the Sayram Lake tour). The next morning, although we were on a tight schedule and the bus was already waiting outside, the driver and owner were very kind. They quickly prepared breakfast and let me finish it before leaving. It was like family members making sure I didn't eat enough, haha. That first day, I was really impressed with the people of Xinjiang and the B&B owner. I felt very lucky and that this trip to Xinjiang was going smoothly.

民宿老闆人超級好，幫忙搬行李，做的早餐也很好吃，民宿位置也特別好，就在伊犁河旁邊，走幾分鐘就能去伊犁湖看日落，房間很漂亮，乾淨衞生，五月到六月過來玩性價比最高，推薦推薦！