Ili has many tourist areas, and here are some of the main attractions recommended:?
1. Nalati Grassland: Located in Xinyuan County, Ili, Xinjiang, it is known as the ‘Green Island of the Tianshan Mountains’ and ‘Green Homeland’. Here, the grass is lush, dotted with wildflowers, and the forests are embedded in the earth like emerald gemstones. In the distance, snow-capped mountains stand tall, forming a beautiful picture scroll.?
2. Karajun Grassland: This is a ‘World Natural Heritage’ certified by the United Nations, located in Tekes County, Ili River Valley, Xinjiang. It is a typical alpine meadow natural grassland with abundant precipitation, cool climate, fertile soil, vast grassland, and lush vegetation. From May to June, the Flower Platform turns into a colorful carpet, displaying stunning natural landscapes.?
3. Sayram Lake: Located in the western section of the Tianshan Mountains in Ili, about 160 kilometers from Ili City. It is known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’. The lake water is blue and clear, like a dream, as if a blue sapphire is embedded in the earth.?
4. Qiaxi Scenic Area: Located in the southeastern mountainous area of Gongliu County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, it is a national forest park. It is backed by snow-capped mountains, surrounded by mountains, ancient trees towering, and green water surrounding. It is praised as ‘The Jiangnan (south of the Yangtze River) outside 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, surrounded by high peaks. It is an ancient cultural scenic route composed of mountain passes, ancient roads, ancient sites, and natural landscapes, integrating glaciers, hot springs, and ancient roads, with a profound historical and cultural heritage.?
6. Qiongkushitai Village: This is a primitive village hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains, with wooden houses scattered like a fairy tale world. The back mountain grassland, the starting point of the Wusun Ancient Road, and the Kurdai River forest trail constitute a trio of secret landscapes, making it very suitable for in-depth hiking and photography.?
7. Guozigou Bridge: Located in Huocheng County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, it is the natural gateway to Ili. The bridge stretches like a huge dragon across the Huolian Expressway, connecting the Ili River Valley with Sayram Lake. In spring, the mountains are covered with wildflowers, and in autumn, the forests are dyed in layers of colors. It is an excellent location for capturing stunning photos of the bridge and snow-capped mountains in the same frame.?
In addition, Ili also has many tourist areas worth visiting, such as the Duku Highway, Yizhao Highway, Fairy Lake Scenic Area, Tekes Eight Trigrams City, Kuerdining Nature Reserve, etc.?
. Each scenic spot has its unique charm and scenery, whether it is natural landscape or cultural landscape, all of them make people reluctant to leave.?