Yili has many tourist attractions, and here are some recommended tourist destinations:?
1. Nalati Grassland: Located in Xinyuan County, Ili, Xinjiang, it is known as ‘Tianshan Green Island’ and ‘Green Homeland’. Here, the grass is lush, dotted with wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains stand in the distance, forming a beautiful picture. Tourists can experience activities such as horse riding and visiting Kazakh homes here.?
2. Karajun Grassland: This is a ‘World Natural Heritage’ certified by the United Nations, located in Tekes County, Ili River Valley, Xinjiang. Karajun Grassland is famous for its human-shaped grassland curves. In May and June, the Flower Platform turns into a colorful carpet, showcasing magnificent natural scenery.?
3. Sayram Lake: Known as ‘The Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, it is located in the western section of the Tianshan Mountains in Ili. The lake water is blue and clear, like a dream, and it is an excellent choice for tourists to cycle around the lake and camp under the stars.?
4. Qiaxi Scenic Area: Located in the southeastern mountainous area of Gongliu County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, it is a national forest park. With snow-capped mountains behind it, surrounded by mountains, ancient trees towering, and green water surrounding, it is praised as ‘The South of the Great Wall is in Ili, and the most beautiful place in Ili is Qiaxi’.?
5. Xiata Tourist Scenic Area: Located in the Xiata Kirgiz Ethnic Township, Zhaosu County, at the northern foot of the main peak of the Tianshan Mountains. It integrates glaciers, hot springs, and ancient roads. Tourists can take the shuttle bus to travel through the Spruce Corridor and hike to the foot of the Muzart Glacier to feel the vicissitudes of the millennium-old ancient road.?
In addition, Qiongkushitai Village, Guozigou Bridge, Huocheng Lavender, Kuerdining Nature Reserve, Tekes Bagua City, and other scenic spots are also worth visiting.?
. These scenic spots each have their own unique characteristics, whether natural scenery or cultural landscapes, all of which make people reluctant to leave. When traveling in Yili, you can fully appreciate the magnificent workmanship of nature and the unique ethnic customs of the local area.?