Yili is a beautiful region in Xinjiang, rich in natural and cultural landscapes, making it ideal for tourism. Here are the recommended attractions for traveling in Yili:?
Najati Grassland: As one of the four major alpine valley grasslands in the world, Najati is famous for its three-dimensional grassland landscape. In summer, wildflowers cover the mountains, and in winter, the grassland is covered with snow. Tourists can experience horse riding, visit Kazak households, and overlook the stunning scenery of snow-capped fir trees intertwined with grasslands from the Air Grassland Observation Deck.?
Sayram Lake: Although belonging to Bozhou, Sayram Lake is a core attraction on the Yili loop route. The lake water changes colors from blue to green with the light. In June, golden lotus flowers bloom on the lakeside, and in winter, there are ice push wonders. Cycling around the lake and star gazing camping are special activities here.?
Kalajun Grassland: This is one of the most famous grasslands in Xinjiang and has been certified as a ‘World Natural Heritage’ by the United Nations. Kalajun is famous for its human-shaped grassland curves. In May and June, the Flower Platform resembles a colorful carpet, and from the Falcon Platform, you can overlook the main peak of the Tianshan Mountains.?
Xiata Ancient Road: This is a perilous gorge passed by Xuanzang on his pilgrimage to fetch Buddhist scriptures, integrating glaciers, hot springs, and ancient roads. Tourists can take a shuttle bus to traverse the Spruce Corridor and hike to the foot of the Muzart Glacier to feel the vicissitudes of the thousand-year-old ancient road.?
Qiongkushitai Village: This is an original village hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains, with wooden houses scattered like a fairy tale world. The hinterland grassland, the starting point of the Wusun Ancient Road, and the Kurdai River forest trail constitute a trio of secret realms, ideal for in-depth hiking and photography.?
In addition, Yili also has many worth-visiting attractions such as the Guozigou Bridge, Huocheng Lavender Field, Kurdining, Tekes Eight-Trigram City, and Yili River Scenic Area.?
. Whether you prefer natural scenery or cultural landscapes, Yili can meet your travel needs.?
During your trip, please make sure to keep an eye on the local weather and traffic conditions, arrange your itinerary reasonably, and ensure a pleasant journey.?