The best places to travel in Ili include multiple scenic spots, each with its own unique characteristics and worth visiting. Among them, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Karajun Grassland, Qiongkushitai, and Qiaxi Scenic Area are all popular tourist attractions among tourists.?
Sayram Lake is praised as ‘The last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’. Its lake water is clear and transparent, and it is even more breathtaking in June and July. If you’re lucky, you can also see white swans swimming in the lake.?
. Nalati Grassland, as one of the four major alpine valley grasslands in the world, is famous for its three-dimensional grassland landscape. In summer, wildflowers cover the mountains, and in winter, it is covered with snow. Visitors can experience activities such as horse riding and visiting Kazakh families.?
Karajun Grassland is a ‘World Natural Heritage’ certified by the United Nations, famous for its human-shaped grassland curves. In May and June, the Flower Platform turns into a colorful carpet, showcasing a stunning picture of nature.?
. Qiongkushitai is a primitive village hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains. Wooden houses are scattered like a fairy tale world, suitable for deep hiking and photography.?
Qiaxi Scenic Area is also a rare tourist attraction. It is located in the southeastern mountainous area of Gongliu County, backed by snow-capped mountains, surrounded by mountains, ancient trees towering, and surrounded by green water. It is praised as ‘The south of the Great Wall is in Ili, and the most beautiful place in Ili is Qiaxi’.?
In addition, Ili also has many scenic spots worth visiting, such as the Duku Highway, Bayinbrook Grassland, Yizhao Highway, Fairy Lake Scenic Area, and more.?
. These scenic spots each have their own unique characteristics, whether natural scenery or cultural landscapes, they can all make tourists reluctant to leave.?