Yuli County Travel
Xinjiang Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Yuli County — The cradle of Lop Nur culture, an oasis on the Tarim River. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour featuring folk culture, riverside sightseeing, desert exploration, and local cuisine.
Yuli County Three Days Two Nights In-Depth Tour
Folk culture visit, riverside stroll, desert scenery — experience the unique culture and natural beauty of Yuli
Arrive in Yuli County, head to the Lop Nur Village, visit traditional dwellings, experience handicraft making, and watch folk performances.
- Yuli County Hotel
- Village B&B
- Farmstay Inn
- Grilled Fish
- Lop Nur Naan
- Wild Cistanche Soup
- Respect local customs
- Try handicraft making
- Bring sun protection
Tour the Tarim River scenic belt all day, enjoy eco sightseeing, and try leisure fishing.
- Riverside Hiking
- Eco Sightseeing
- Leisure Fishing
- Dried Tarim River Fish
- Luobuma Tea
- Handmade Reed Weaving
- Watch out for mosquitoes
- Protect the ecological environment
- Bring sufficient drinking water
Head to the Desert Poplar Forest scenic area in the morning to photograph the magnificent desert and poplar landscape. Return in the afternoon based on your flight/train schedule.
- Best lighting at sunrise & sunset
- Bring a wide-angle lens
- Protect camera from sand
- Confirm your trip in advance
- Pack specialties for checked baggage
- Check your documents and belongings
Yuli County Must-Try Foods
Lop Nur Grilled Fish
A Yuli specialty, using wild Tarim River fish, grilled in the traditional way — crispy outside, tender inside, with a unique flavor.
Lop Nur Naan
A large naan baked in the traditional way, with a crispy texture and long shelf life — one of the staple foods of the Lop Nur people.
Wild Cistanche Soup
A soup made from wild desert cistanche, known for its nourishing properties — a unique health food of Yuli.
- Sep-Oct: Pleasant climate
- Oct-Nov: Poplars turn golden
- Apr-May: Spring blossoms
- Lop Nur Village visit
- Tarim River sightseeing
- Desert poplar photography
- Local cuisine tasting
- Tickets: Approx. ¥100
- Accommodation: ¥180–¥300/night
- Dining: ¥50–¥80/day
- Transportation: Approx. ¥200
- Total: ¥850–¥1200
- What's special about the Lop Nur people? → Unique folk culture and architectural style
- Can you swim in the Tarim River? → Strong current, not recommended
- How to get to the desert poplar forest? → Chartered car recommended
- Is Yuli County safe? → Good public security, honest and friendly locals