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Ili Apricot Flower Valley Guide: real bloom dates, ticket and shuttle costs, how to reach Tuergen from Yining, where to sleep, and how to avoid the crowds.

Plan Jiaohe Ruins with our on-the-ground guide — top sights, how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and the best time to visit.

Karajun Flower Sea Guide: real ticket and shuttle prices, peak bloom dates, Tekes hotels and a tested 2-day plan from my own June trip in Ili, Xinjiang.

Plan Chaiwopu Lake with our on-the-ground guide — top sights, how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and the best time to visit.

Nalati Aerial Grassland Guide from my June trip: tickets, shuttle bus lines, horse riding costs, yurt stays, food prices, and the best months to visit.

Plan Ebinur Lake with our on-the-ground guide — top sights, how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and the best time to visit.

Sayram Lake Ring Road Guide: the 90 km loop with real fees, shuttle times, viewpoints, best seasons and where to sleep at Xinjiang’s highest alpine lake.

Plan Karajun Grassland with our on-the-ground guide — top sights, how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and the best time to visit.

Kanas Lake Cruise Guide with boat ticket prices, routes, schedules, and tips from my two trips on the water. Plan your Xinjiang lake cruise the easy way.

Plan Bayinbulak Grassland with our on-the-ground guide — top sights, how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and the best time to visit.