Ili has many desirable tourist attractions. Here are some recommended scenic spots that cannot be missed:?
1. Nalati Grassland: As one of the four major alpine valley grasslands in the world, Nalati is famous for its three-dimensional grassland landscape. In summer, wildflowers cover the mountains, and in winter, it is covered in snow. Tourists can experience horseback riding, visit Kazakh homes, and overlook the stunning panorama of snowy mountain spruces intertwined with grasslands from the Aerial Grassland Observation Deck.?
2. Sayram Lake: Although belonging to Bozhou, Sayram Lake is a core scenic spot on the Ili loop route. The lake water changes colors from blue to green with the light. In June, the golden lotus flowers bloom by the lake, and in winter, there are ice pushing wonders. Cycling around the lake and stargazing camping are special activities here.?
3. Karajun Grassland: This is a ‘World Natural Heritage’ site certified by the United Nations, famous for its human-shaped grassland curves. From May to June, Huaxiatai transforms into a colorful carpet, and Falcon Viewing Terrace offers a distant view of the main peak of the Tianshan Mountains. The Crocodile Bay in Kuokesu Grand Canyon is even a geological wonder.?
4. Xiata Ancient Road: This is the perilous gorge that Xuanzang passed through on his pilgrimage to obtain Buddhist scriptures, integrating glaciers, hot springs, and ancient roads into one. Tourists can take the shuttle bus to travel through the Spruce Corridor and hike to the foot of Muzhalte Glacier to feel the vicissitudes of the thousand-year-old ancient road.?
5. Qiaxi Scenic Area: Located in the southeastern mountainous area of Gongliu County, it is a national forest park and a great place for summer retreat, recuperation, and grassland folklore tourism. Inside the scenic area, snow-capped mountains stand behind it, surrounded by mountains, ancient trees tower into the sky, and clear water surrounds it. The four seasons are distinct, and the scenery varies.?
In addition, Qiongkushitai Village, Guozigou Bridge, Huocheng Lavender, Kurdening Snowy Mountain Spruce, Tekes Eight Trigrams City, and Ili River Scenic Area are also scenic spots worth visiting in Ili.?
. Each scenic spot has its unique charm and scenery, whether it is natural landscape or cultural landscape, they can all make tourists reluctant to leave.?