A dopamine-filled afternoon in Kazanqi, where Yining's color palette spills over every corner

Strolling through Yining for a day, Kazanqi may seem a bit rundown with ongoing construction, but it's far more enjoyable to explore than the overly commercialized Liuxing Street. Blue, red, yellow, purple... the painted doors, windows, and walls showcase Yining's vibrant palette splashed across every street corner. 📷 Free photo spots in Kazanqi include: Pomegranate Flower Exhibition Hall, Loulangu Like Guesthouse, Frontier Diary Cultural Shop, Nausicaa Flower House, Zhuiye Homestay, Glazed Roof, Se'er Homestay, Apa Homestay, Yejulan Homestay, Handicraft Weaving Shop, and Blue Alley. 🥘 Restaurant recommendation: Kamil's Small Pot Pilaf, where the hand-pulled rice and yogurt are both delicious—definitely a safe bet. 🛌 Accommodation recommendation: Apa Homestay, with its colorful houses that are perfect for photos, and the super-friendly host.