Yili has many unique places for tourism, and here are some attractions worth visiting:?
Nalati Grassland: As one of the four major alpine valley grasslands in the world, Nalati Grassland is famous for its three-dimensional grassland landscape. Wildflowers cover the mountains in summer and the grassland is covered in snow in winter. Visitors can experience activities such as horseback riding and visiting Kazakh homes. The Aerial Grassland Viewing Platform offers a breathtaking view of snow-capped fir trees intertwined with the grassland.?
Kalajun Grassland: This is a "World Natural Heritage" certified by the United Nations, famous for its human-shaped grassland curves. From May to June, Huaxiantai transforms into a colorful carpet, while Lieyingtai offers a panoramic view of the main peak of the Tianshan Mountains. The scenery is vast and beautiful, making it an excellent place for sightseeing and photography.?
Sayram Lake: Known as "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean", the lake water is clear and blue like jade. When the lake surface is frozen, large pieces of blue ice can be seen, creating an especially spectacular scene. Cycling around the lake and camping under the stars are also highly recommended experiences.?
Duku Highway: This highway is known as the "Scenic Avenue Along the Tianshan Ridge", stretching 561 kilometers with world-class landscapes such as Gobi deserts, snowy mountains, and alpine meadows along the way. It is called the most beautiful highway in Xinjiang. Driving on this highway, one can deeply experience the amazing feeling of "four seasons in one day, and different weather in every ten li".?
Xiata Ancient Road: A steep and perilous gorge passed by Xuanzang on his pilgrimage to fetch Buddhist scriptures, integrating glaciers, hot springs, and ancient roads. It seems to cling to the heels of the snow-capped mountains, full of pristine natural scenery, making it an ideal place for light hiking adventures.?
Qiongkushitai Village: This is an original village hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains, with wooden houses scattered like a fairy tale world. The grassland at the back mountain, the starting point of the Wusun Ancient Road, and the Kurdai River Forest Trail constitute a trio of secret places, suitable for in-depth hiking and photography.?
In addition, the winding sunset at Bayinbuluke Grassland, the stunning scenery of Guozigou Bridge, and the unique landscapes of Dushanzi Grand Canyon are also unique places in Yili tourism that cannot be missed.?
These attractions each have their own unique characteristics, whether natural scenery or cultural landscapes, all of which can make tourists deeply feel the grandeur and poetry of the land of Yili.?