海尔巴格餐厅(伊犁店)

In the Kaqizan Folk Customs Street, you have to pass the Uyghur community to get here. It is well preserved. There are mulberry trees on both sides of the street. If you are lucky, you can eat mulberries in season. It is said that this was the yard of the Bayi master in the past. It is very large and exotic. The dishes are not cheap and the quality is similar to that outside. The main thing here is that the environment is good. If there are few people, they also have a set meal, which has 8-10 dishes, a little bit of each, and more than 100 yuan.

Haierbag Restaurant, the legendary garden of Lord Bai, was recommended by local friends. It has a Western restaurant style and a Uyghur style sitting room. There is a set meal for 88 yuan per person, with 11 kinds of local specialties in small portions. The price is acceptable for a large number of people, the taste is not surprising, and the environment is really good.

The restaurant's decoration is unique and ethnic in style. The environment is very good and especially beautiful. The waiters' attitude is good but not particularly enthusiastic. The dishes are naturally all Xinjiang style. I am from the mainland and I am not used to it. I think the taste is average.

The decoration style in the Kazanchi Folk Culture Village is very good.

Let me start with the conclusion: Yili in August and September is truly stunning, but also full of pitfalls! If you're a "lazy traveler" like me, avoid peak season. 🙏🏻 💰Budget Tips: Is it a waste of money? 1. Peak season price premiums are outrageous: - Accommodation: Yurts near the Nalati Grassland cost over 800 yuan per night in August (over 200 yuan in the off-season), and they're still hard to book! - Tickets: Sailimu Lake 70 yuan + shuttle bus 75 yuan, Kalajun all-area ticket 275 yuan... Visiting just a few attractions will cost you over 1,000 yuan. 2. Traffic hazards: A chartered car from Yining to Sailimu Lake costs 600 yuan one way, and three-hour traffic jams on the Duku Highway are common. 3. Budget tips: - Avoid peak season! Go in late September when the grasslands are golden, crowds are fewer, and prices are lower. - Combine a carpool and a youth hostel, and your daily budget can easily be under 300 yuan. 🌄 Attractions: Filters vs. Reality ✅ Things to Do: - Sayram Lake: The water is so blue it looks fake! But be sure to go early; in the afternoon, the backlight and crowds can be overwhelming, and the S-bend photo queues can take up to half an hour. - Qiongkushitai: Free! The wooden huts on the back mountain look like a scene from "Heidi," but the road is so bumpy it's hard to believe (motion sickness medication is essential). - Xiata Ancient Trail: The combination of snow-capped mountains and grasslands is stunning, but the 12-kilometer hike is exhausting. Horseback riding is recommended (300 yuan/person). ❌ Things to Avoid: - Nalati Bridge: Waiting in line for an hour and a photo for only two minutes is better. It's better to visit the stream behind the nomadic people's homes for a more wild and less crowded view. - Huocheng Lavender: Harvested in August! Only bare stalks remain, so don't miss out. 🚗 Route: Average daily drive: 5 hours! My Pitfalls (Exhausting and Crazy Version): - Day 1: Yining → Sailimu Lake (Traffic Jam) → Guozigou (Quick Check-in) → Qingshuihe Town (Arrived Midnight) - Day 2: Kalajun (Sunshine and Hiking) → Tekes (Too Exhausted to Visit Bagua City) - Day 3: Qiongkushitai (Motion Sickness on the Mountain Road) → Nalati (Missed Sunset) Lazy Optimized Version (Proven Comfortable): - Day 1: Yining → Kazanqi (Photographing the Culture in Blue Alley) → Liuxing Street (Eat Ice Cream) - Day 2: Sailimu Lake (Stay One Night to See the Stars) → Guozigou (Go Early in the Morning for Less Crowded Visitors) - Day 3: Qiongkushitai (Stay in a Cabin, No Hustle) 🍖 Food: Delicious, but... - Hand-Pilled Rice: The lamb leg rice at "Hailbag" in Yining is amazing! But the ones in the scenic area are expensive and cold. - Baked Buns: Make sure they're freshly baked! Many stores sell microwave-safe versions, and the skin is as hard as a brick. - Yogurt lumps: So sour you'll wince! I recommend buying a small piece to try first. ⚠️Bitter reminder: - Bring stomach medicine! Beef and mutton, combined with the large temperature swings, can easily cause diarrhea. - Restaurants in scenic areas are expensive and unpalatable, so bring your own snacks (naan is a lifesaver). 💡Final truth: If you don't mind the crowds, the tiring ride, and the empty wallet, August and September in Yili are truly a place to take life-changing photos. 📸 But for those of you who prefer to stay put, I highly recommend waiting for the off-season! ✨Summary: "Yili's beauty is worth getting up early, walking wildly, and eating dirt... But don't be like me, returning home exhausted!" #MyLegoland #Lilo & Stitch #SonglikeJourney #NationalDayTravelDiary