Just back from Yili, and I really don't recommend going in July because it's absolutely~

Hey guys!! Just returned from an amazing trip to Yili, and I must defend July in Yili!! 🌞 Blue skies, white clouds, flower fields, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and lakes... every frame looks like a computer wallpaper, so beautiful it makes you want to settle down right there~ Here’s your exclusive July travel guide—catch this happiness👇 📍 Must-Visit Spots in Yili in July • Huocheng Lavender Fields: Endless purple blooms like ocean waves! Standing in the fields for photos feels like stepping into a fairy tale 💜 Watching the sunset paint the flowers in pink, purple, and gold is breathtaking~ • Nalati Grassland: The grass in July is so lush and vibrant! Gallop on horseback through the valley, see herds of sheep and cattle scattered like pearls on the slopes, with snow-capped mountains in the distance—every shot is wallpaper-worthy 🐎 • Sayram Lake: The water is as blue as a giant gem! Cycling around the lake, the crisp breeze carries the scent of the water, and occasional swans gliding by make it utterly healing 🦢 • Xiate Ancient Trail: The forest meadows beneath the snow-capped mountains are unreal! Walk along the wooden path and see glaciers shimmering silver in the sunlight—like stepping into a Hayao Miyazaki film 🏔️ 🍢 July-Only Delicacies 🐑 Whole Roasted Lamb: Crispy on the outside, tender inside, sprinkled with chili flakes—each bite is bursting with flavor! 🍉 Xinjiang Watermelon: July melons are heart-meltingly sweet! Juicy and grainy, munching on one while admiring the grassland views is pure bliss~ 🥖 Nang Pit Roast: Lamb roasted in a nang oven is incredibly flavorful, paired with onions to cut the richness and enhance the aroma! 🍯 Koumiss (Fermented Mare’s Milk): Slightly sour with a hint of alcohol—chilled, it wipes away the summer heat in one sip~ 🚗 July Travel Tips ✔️ Weather: Sunny days call for short sleeves, but bring a jacket for evenings—temperature drops are real! ✔️ Transport: Rent a car! The scenery along the way is too stunning to miss, and you can stop anytime for photos 📷 ✔️ Gear: Wear comfy shoes! You’ll need them for grassland hikes and flower-field photos~ ✔️ Sun Protection: UV rays are intense! Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are a must, or you’ll tan fast~ Guys! July in Yili is like the gods spilled their paint palette 🎨 Lavender purple, grassland green, lake blue, snow-capped white... combined, it’s illegally beautiful! Sitting by the flower fields, munching watermelon, watching distant herds—this joy is something you’ll only understand if you go~ Pack your bags and head to Yili to soak up this heavenly scenery! 💕