When traveling to Ili Prefecture, you can experience rich natural scenery and unique ethnic culture. Here are some recommended must-visit attractions:?
Sayram Lake: The largest alpine lake in Xinjiang, with lake water as blue as a gemstone, it is known as "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean". Taking a stroll around the lake, you can admire the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, which is truly breathtaking.?
Nalati Grassland: Known as the "Aerial Grassland", it boasts blue skies, white clouds, glacial snow peaks, forest grasslands, and canyon rivers. It is an ideal place for horse riding and hiking to enjoy the beautiful scenery.?
Karajun Grassland: It integrates grasslands, forests, and canyons, with vast and beautiful scenery. It is the location of China’s most beautiful "human body grassland" and an excellent choice for sightseeing and photography.?
Bayinbrook Grassland: With herds of cattle and sheep and picturesque scenery. There are also a dozen fairy-tale scenic spots of the sun, namely the famous sunset landscape of "Nine Curves and Eighteen Bends", which is breathtaking.?
Guozigou Bridge: The first cable-stayed bridge in Xinjiang and also the highest bridge in Xinjiang. The bridge spans mountains and rivers, with a magnificent atmosphere, perfectly blending with the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers.?
Tianshan Tianchi: A dazzling pearl located at the foot of Mount Tianshan, with lake water as clear as a mirror, it is an ideal destination for a cool summer getaway.?
Duku Highway: This online celebrity highway has become popular all over the country in recent years and is known as "four seasons in a day, different skies every ten li". The scenery along the way is picturesque and is a paradise for self-driving enthusiasts.?
In addition, Ili Prefecture boasts attractions worth visiting such as Huocheng Lavender Field, Kazanqi Folk Village, and Xiata Tourist Area. From late March to mid-April each year, when the flowering season in the regions south of the Yangtze River is drawing to a close, apricot blossoms in Xinjiang are just beginning to emerge. Among them, the Turpan Basin blooms earliest to welcome spring and is known as the "First Spring of Xinjiang", together with the apricot blossoms in the Ili Valley, creating the happiest spring scenery in the country.?
When traveling in Ili Prefecture, you can not only admire the magnificent natural scenery but also taste local delicacies such as grilled mutton skewers and hand-grabbed rice. Meanwhile, the ethnic culture here is also rich and colorful, allowing you to deeply experience the local folk customs. In short, a trip to Ili Prefecture will be an unforgettable travel experience.?