Tekes County in Yili Prefecture is a charming tourist destination with unique natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Here is a detailed introduction to Tekes tourism:
Tekes County Town:
Tekes County Town is the only completely and formally constructed bagua city in China. It has won the “Guinness World Record for the Largest” award for its unique bagua layout and has been approved by the State Council as a historic and cultural city.
The county town not only embodies the culture of the I Ching but is also a thriving place for the Wusun culture. Wusun horses (also known as ‘celestial horses’) are an important cultural symbol here.
Natural Landscapes:
Kalajun Grassland: Located in the southern Kalajun Mountains of Tekes County, it is the transitional zone from the Western Tianshan Mountains to the Yili River Valley. With its vast grasslands and beautiful scenery, it is an excellent destination for hiking and photography.
Kuerdining Scenic Area: As a 4A scenic area, it is one of the must-visit attractions in Yili, attracting tourists with its magnificent grasslands and natural scenery.
Cultural Experience:
Tekes County boasts historical and cultural landscapes such as grassland stone figures, ancient Scythian tombs, ancient rock paintings, and rock wind tunnels, allowing tourists to gain an in-depth understanding of the local history and culture while enjoying the scenery.
During specific seasons, such as winter, Tekes County also hosts an ice and snow tourism season, offering ice and snow entertainment activities like skiing and snowmobiles, as well as opportunities to taste local specialty dishes such as earth pot hot pot in the snow.
Transportation Guide:
Tourists can fly to Yining Airport and then take the airport shuttle bus or carpool to Tekes, with a journey time of about 2 hours.
Alternatively, you can take a train to Yining Station first and then transfer to a bus bound for Tekes; there are many bus schedules, making it very convenient.
For self-drive enthusiasts, starting from Yining and speeding along the Yite Expressway, the scenic route with mountains, grasslands, and streams is a must-experience self-drive adventure.
In summary, Tekes County in Yili Prefecture has become a tourist attraction worth visiting for its unique bagua city layout, magnificent natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse tourism activities.