The ranking of Ili tourist attractions can refer to the following recommendations. Although rankings may vary from person to person, the following attractions are undoubtedly the essence of Ili tourism:?
Nalati Grassland: As one of the four major alpine valley grasslands in the world, Nalati Grassland is famous for its three-dimensional grassland landscapes and rich tourist activities (such as horse riding and visiting Kazakh homes). In summer, wildflowers cover the mountains, and the Air Grassland Observation Deck offers a breathtaking view of snow-capped fir trees intertwined with grasslands.?
Sayram Lake: This lake located in the western section of the Tianshan Mountains is known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic’. The lake water is blue and clear, like a dream. It is a core attraction on the Ili loop route. Cycling around the lake and camping under the stars are particularly recommended activities.?
Kalajun Grassland: This is a ‘World Natural Heritage’ site certified by the United Nations, famous for its unique human-shaped grassland curves and rich natural landscapes. From May to June, Xianhua Platform resembles a colorful carpet, while Yingfeng Platform offers a distant view of the main peak of the Tianshan Mountains.?
Xiata Tourist Scenic Area: Here, glaciers, hot springs, and ancient paths are integrated, forming a perilous canyon through which Xuan Zang once traveled to obtain Buddhist scriptures. Tourists can take the shuttle bus to traverse the Spruce Corridor and hike to the foot of the Muzart Glacier to feel the vicissitudes of the millennium-old ancient path.?
Qiongkushitai Village: This primitive village hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains attracts tourists with its wooden houses scattered like a fairy tale world. The back mountain grassland, the starting point of the Wusun Ancient Path, and the Kurdai River forest trail form a trio of mysterious landscapes, suitable for in-depth hiking and photography.?
In addition, the Duku Highway, the ‘Most Beautiful Viaduct in Xinjiang’ – the Guozigou Bridge, the Lavender Fields in Huocheng, the Kuerdining Nature Reserve, and the Tekes Eight Trigrams City are also scenic spots that cannot be missed in Ili tourism.?
. Every scenic spot has its unique charm and scenery, and tourists can arrange their itinerary according to their interests and time.?