There are many tourist attractions worth visiting near Yili. Here are some recommended places:?
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 bloom all over the mountain, and in winter, it is covered with snow. Tourists can experience horse riding, visit Kazakh homes, and overlook the stunning scenery of snow-capped fir trees and grasslands intertwined from the observation deck on the airy grassland.?
2. Sayram Lake: Although it belongs to Bozhou, it is a core attraction of the Yili loop route. The lake’s color changes from blue to green with the light. In June, the golden lotus blooms by the lake, and there are ice push wonders in winter. Cycling around the lake and starry sky camping are also unique activities here.?
3. Kalajun Grassland: This is a ‘World Natural Heritage’ site certified by the United Nations, famous for its human-shaped grassland curves. From May to June, Huaxiantai transforms into a colorful carpet, while Falcon Viewing Platform offers a distant view of the main peak of the Tianshan Mountains. The Crocodile Bay in Kuokesu Grand Canyon is also a geological wonder.?
4. Xiata Ancient Road: A steep gorge that Xuanzang traveled through to obtain Buddhist scriptures, integrating glaciers, hot springs, and ancient roads. 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 road.?
5. Qiongkushitai Village: A primitive village hidden in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, with wooden houses scattered like a fairy tale world. The grassland at the back mountain, the starting point of the Wusun Ancient Road, and the Kurdai River Forest Trail constitute a trio of secret spots, which are very suitable for in-depth hiking and photography.?
In addition, there are also some tourist attractions near Yili that cannot be missed, such as the Duku Highway, Guozigou Bridge, Huocheng Lavender, Kuerdining, Tekes Bagua City, and Yili River Scenic Area.?
. Each scenic spot has its unique charm and scenery, whether natural landscapes or human landscapes, all of which can make tourists linger on with no thought of leaving.?