Xinjiang Yining, Summer Cooling Trip

In the summer, travel to Yining, the capital of Ili, to escape the heat, explore the border culture, and cool off in the grasslands. Attraction Recommendations Xinjiang Yining Liuxing Street, a century-old hexagonal street where people can experience the rich ethnic minority customs of Xinjiang. See traditional local dwellings, learn about the construction history of Liuxing Street, understand the cultural traditions of Yining City and the Xinjiang region, and the architectural heritage over the past century. You can also taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine and appreciate the unique costumes and culture of the Uyghur and Kazakh ethnic groups. Kazanchi Kazanchi Village in Yining City, Xinjiang, is a Uyghur village with a long history. It retains a large number of Uyghur residences, showcasing the rich Uyghur customs. Admission is free. Transportation: Kazanchi Folk Village is located in the southern urban area of Yining City. You can take a bus or taxi from the train station, which takes about half an hour. Apricot Blossom Valley A remote small valley in Tuergen Township, Xinyuan County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang. The green grassy slopes stretch along the valley, with lush vegetation and exotic scenery of cattle and sheep grazing. Transportation: Take a bus from Yining City to Xinyuan County, then carpool or take a taxi to Apricot Blossom Valley. The entire journey takes more than 4 hours. Accommodation: Recommended in Xining City, close to the train station, with convenient transportation. Standard rooms start at 200 yuan. Food: Hand-grabbed rice, old bread, baked naan, lamb skewers