There are also the following attractions worth visiting in Yili tourism:?
Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kalajun Grassland, Qiongkushitai Village, Xiata Ancient Road, Guozigou Bridge, Huocheng Lavender Fields, Kuerding, Tekes Bagua City, and Yili River Scenic Area, among others.?
Sayram Lake: As a core attraction on the Yili loop route, the lake water is crystal clear, changing colors from blue to green with the light. Golden lotuses bloom by the lake in June, and the ice pushing phenomenon in winter is breathtaking. Cycling around the lake and camping under the stars are highly recommended.?
Nalati Grassland: One of the world’s four alpine valley grasslands, renowned for its three-dimensional grassland landscape. Wildflowers cover the mountains in summer and the grassland is blanketed in snow in winter, offering experiences such as horseback riding and visiting Kazakh homes.?
Kalajun Grassland: Certified by the UN as a "World Natural Heritage Site", it is famous for its human-shaped grassland curves. Flowers bloom in May and June, while Falcon Viewing Platform offers a distant view of the main peak of the Tianshan Mountains. The Crocodile Bay in Koksu Grand Canyon is a geological wonder.?
Qiongkushitai Village: A primitive village hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains, with wooden cabins scattered like a fairy tale world. The grassland in the back mountain, the starting point of the Wusun Ancient Road, and the Kurdai River forest trail constitute a secret realm suitable for deep hiking and photography.?
Xiata Ancient Road: A perilous gorge traversed by Xuanzang on his pilgrimage to fetch Buddhist scriptures, integrating glaciers, hot springs, and ancient roads. Take a shuttle bus through the spruce corridor and hike to the foot of Muzart Glacier to feel the vicissitudes of the millennium-old road.?
Guozigou Bridge: Known as the "Most Beautiful Viaduct in Xinjiang", it winds like a dragon through the valley. The viewing platform captures stunning images of the bridge framed by snow-capped mountains.?
Huocheng Lavender Fields: China’s Provence, where tens of thousands of acres of purple flowers bloom in mid-to-late June, offering experiences such as flower field photography and essential oil production.?
Kuerdining: A gene bank of Schrenk spruce and the most biodiverse region in the western Tianshan Mountains. The Qimengde Viewing Platform offers a breathtaking view of the reflection of Kabanbai Peak, while wild apple forests coexist with spruces in the valleys.?
Tekes Bagua City: The world’s largest ancient city laid out in the bagua formation, a mysterious city without traffic lights. Ride the Ferris wheel to overlook the streets designed according to the I Ching, and explore the folk customs area full of Uyghur charm.?
Yili River Scenic Area: A major Central Asian river that flows through the city. The sunset over the Yili River Bridge is praised as the "Most Beautiful Dusk in the Western Regions". Bird watching in the wetland park, ethnic dances by the riverbank, and swans roosting in winter showcase the beauty of a vibrant ecosystem.?
In addition, the Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Grassland, Yizhao Highway, Qiaxi Scenic Area, Xiannv Lake Scenic Area, and others are also popular tourist attractions in Yili.?
. Whether it’s natural scenery or cultural landscapes, Yili boasts abundant tourism resources and is worth visiting.?