There are numerous fun tourist attractions in Yili, Xinjiang, among which the following places are particularly recommended:?
Nalati Grassland: As one of the four major alpine valley grasslands in the world, Nalati is famous for its three-dimensional grassland landscape. In summer, wildflowers bloom all over the mountains. You can experience horseback riding and visits to Kazakh homes. From the Aerial Grassland Observation Deck, you can overlook a breathtaking panorama of snow-capped fir trees intertwined with grasslands.?
Sayram Lake: Although belonging to Bozhou, it is a core attraction of the Yili loop route. The lake’s color shifts from blue to green with the light. In June, golden lotus flowers bloom along the lakeshore, and cycling around the lake and camping under the stars are particularly recommended.?
Kalajun Grassland: Certified by the United Nations as a "World Natural Heritage Site", it is famous for its human-shaped grassland curves. The Flower Platform transforms into a colorful carpet in May and June, and from Eagle Hunting Platform, you can overlook the main peak of the Tianshan Mountains.?
Xiata Ancient Path: A perilous gorge traveled by Xuanzang on his pilgrimage to India, integrating glaciers, hot springs, and ancient paths. You can take a shuttle bus to traverse the spruce corridor and hike to the foot of the Muzart Glacier to feel the vicissitudes of the millennium-old path.?
Qiongkushitai Village: A primitive village hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains, with wooden houses scattered like a fairy tale world, suitable for in-depth hiking and photography.?
In addition, the Guozigou Bridge, known as the "Most Beautiful Viaduct in Xinjiang", winds like a huge dragon through the gorge, and visitors can capture stunning photos of the bridge and snow-capped mountains from the observation deck. The lavender fields in Huocheng bloom with ten thousand acres of purple flowers in mid-to-late June, filling the air with a romantic aroma. There are also Tekes Bagua City, the world’s largest ancient city laid out in the bagua formation, a mysterious city without traffic lights, where you can board the Ferris wheel to overlook the streets arranged in the pattern of the I Ching, and the Lijie Folk Culture Street full of Uyghur customs. These are all attractions worth visiting.?
In general, the Yili region boasts abundant natural resources and unique ethnic customs. Whether you are a tourist who loves natural scenery or human landscapes, you can find a suitable tourist destination here.?