The Kuerdining Scenic Area in Yili is a tourist destination that combines natural beauty, cultural experiences, and leisure activities.?
The Kuerdining Scenic Area is located on the northern slope of the Nalati Mountains in the Middle Tianshan Mountains, where the most spectacular Tian Shan spruce trees grow, earning it a reputation as one of the ten most beautiful forests in China. The scenery of the spruce grasslands here varies throughout the seasons, with fresh air and plenty of sunshine, creating a captivating landscape of ‘red roofs, green trees, forests, and blue skies’.?
. As a World Natural Heritage Site, a national water conservancy scenic area, and a national AAAA scenic area, Kuerdining not only boasts rich natural landscapes but is also the hometown of the state bird, state tree, and state flower of the Yili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture.?
In Kuerdining, tourists can admire forests covered in snow and distant snow-capped mountains, feeling the grandeur and mystery of nature. In winter, only the middle gully of the scenic area is open, and the roads are narrow, but vehicles with snow tires can enter, providing visitors with a unique snow exploration experience. In addition, there are dedicated horse teams and snow playground facilities within the scenic area, such as tire slides, banana boats, tire sliding, and snowmobiles, allowing visitors to play to their heart’s content.?
In addition to its natural landscapes, Kuerdining is also a paradise for photographers. Here, you can capture stunning views of snow-capped mountains, highways, spruce forests, and grasslands, especially the dandelion spruce forest at sunset, which is too beautiful to describe in words.?
For tourists planning to visit Kuerdining, it is recommended to check the opening hours and ticket policy of the scenic area in advance (currently, the ticket price is 30 yuan per person, and the opening hours are from 10:00 to 19:00, but specific information may change). Meanwhile, as some road segments require four-wheel drive vehicles and snow tires, self-driving tourists need to be fully prepared. As for accommodation, there are tent campsites within the scenic area, or you can choose to stay at hotels near Gongliu County.?
In general, the Kuerdining Scenic Area in Yili is a must-visit tourist destination for both nature lovers and those who enjoy photography and cultural experiences. It meets the needs of all visitors.?