Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture has numerous tourist attractions, and the following are some of the main tourist destinations.?
Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kalajun Grassland, Qiaxi Scenic Area, Guozigou Bridge, Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, Tekes Bagua City, Xiata Tourist Scenic Area, Kuldning Nature Reserve, Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden, etc.?
Sayram Lake: Praised as ‘The Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, its water is azure and clear, like a dream.?
Nalati Grassland: One of the world’s four alpine valley grasslands, it offers a scenic view of blue skies and white clouds paired with glacier-capped peaks and is a great place to experience Kazak culture.?
Kalajun Grassland: A typical alpine meadow with diverse flora, abundant rainfall, a cool climate, fertile soil, and lush vegetation.?
Qiaxi Scenic Area: A national forest park backed by snow-capped mountains and surrounded by ranges, it is praised as ‘The Jiangnan (south of the Yangtze River) Beyond the Great Wall is in Ili, and the most beautiful place in Ili is Qiaxi’.?
Guozigou Bridge: Spanning the Huolian Expressway, it connects the Ili River Valley with Sayram Lake and serves as the natural gateway to Ili.?
Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery: One of the famous grasslands in the Ili region of Xinjiang, it is known as the ‘Hundred-Mile Gallery’ and ‘Little Switzerland of Xinjiang’.?
Tekes Bagua City: Famous for its unique bagua-shaped urban planning, it is a tourist destination filled with mystique.?
Xiata Tourist Scenic Area: An ancient cultural scenic route composed of mountain passes, ancient trails, ancient ruins, and natural landscapes.?
Kuldning Nature Reserve: Famous for its rich biodiversity and beautiful natural scenery.?
Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden: Renowned alongside France’s Provence and Japan’s Furano, it is hailed as the world’s third-largest lavender planting base and a romantic tourist destination.?
In addition, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture has many scenic spots worth visiting, such as the Ili River, Liuxing Street, Hanren Street, Han Princess Memorial Hall, Ili Lin Zexu Memorial Hall, and more.?
. Whether it’s natural scenery or cultural landscapes, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture boasts abundant tourism resources and is a paradise for travel enthusiasts.?