Yili City and its surroundings are rich in tourism resources. Here are some main tourist attractions recommended:?
Nalati Grassland: Located in Xinyuan County, Yili, Xinjiang, it is known as the "Green Island of the Tianshan Mountains" and "Green Homeland". Here, the grass is lush, dotted with wildflowers, and distant snowy mountains stand tall, forming a beautiful picture. Tourists can experience activities such as horseback riding and visiting Kazakh families here.?
Sayram Lake: Although administratively belonging to Bozhou, it is actually a core attraction on the Yili loop route. The lake water is blue and clear, earning it the reputation of "The Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean". In June, the golden lotus flowers bloom along the lakeside, and in winter, there are ice pushing wonders. Cycling around the lake and camping under the stars are special activities here.?
Kalajun Grassland: Located in Tekes County, it is a typical alpine meadow natural grassland and a "World Natural Heritage" certified by the United Nations. The area has abundant precipitation, a cool climate, fertile soil, vast grassland, and lush vegetation. From May to June, the Flower Platform transforms into a colorful carpet, showcasing stunning natural landscapes.?
Qiaxi Scenic Area: Located in the southeastern mountainous area of Gongliu County, it is a national forest park. The scenic area is backed by snowy mountains, surrounded by mountains, ancient trees tower into the sky, and green water surrounds it. With four distinct seasons and different scenery, it is praised as "The south of the Great Wall is in Yili, and the most beautiful place in Yili is Qiaxi".?
Xiata Tourist Scenic Area: Located in the Xiata Kirgiz Ethnic Township of Zhaosu County, it is an ancient cultural scenic route composed of mountain passes, ancient trails, ancient sites, and natural landscapes. Tourists 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 thousand-year-old trail.?
Guozigou Bridge: Known as the "Most Beautiful Viaduct in Xinjiang", it is 28 kilometers long and is the natural gateway to Yili. The bridge resembles a huge dragon spanning the Huolian Expressway, connecting the Yili River Valley with Sayram Lake. The observation deck offers breathtaking views of the bridge and snowy mountains framed together.?
Tekes Eight Trigrams City: This is the world’s largest ancient city with a layout in the shape of the Eight Trigrams. The entire city layout is in the shape of the Eight Trigrams, filled with mysterious charm. Tourists can ride the Ferris wheel to overlook the streets in the shape of the I Ching trigrams and experience Uyghur customs.?
In addition, Qiongkushitai Village, Kuerdining Nature Reserve, Yili River Scenic Area, Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, Xinghua Valley, and other scenic spots are also worth visiting.?
. These scenic spots each have their own unique characteristics, collectively forming a rich and colorful tourism panorama of Yili City.?