Both Ili and Altay are famous tourist destinations in Xinjiang, each with unique natural scenery and cultural characteristics. Therefore, tourism routes can be planned separately. The following are recommendations for you:?
Ili Tourism Route:?
Through the Green Sea – Xinjiang Ili Valley Ecological Leisure Tourism Route: This is a golden route to visit Ili Valley, known as the ‘south of the Great Wall’. Natural beauties include the Nalati, Karajun, and Tangbula grasslands in the valley, as well as the most beautiful self-driving scenic routes of Duku Highway and Yizhao Highway. Throughout the journey, you can enjoy a huge and stunning picture painted by snow-capped mountains, grasslands, forests, and flower seas, while experiencing the rich historical culture and strong ethnic flavor of Ili.?
Altay Tourism Route:?
Stunning Gallery – Xinjiang Altay Thousand-mile Gallery Ecotourism Route: This route starts from the Fuyun Koktokay World Geopark and connects the Fuhai Ulungur Lake National Wetland Park, Jimunai Grassland Stone City National Geopark, Habahe Birch National Forest Park, Kanas World Natural Heritage Site, and finally arrives at Baihaba National Forest Park. The route covers diverse natural scenery such as alpine glaciers, forests and grasslands, rivers, and lakes. In addition, you can feel the long history of the Altay Mountain grassland nomadic culture, especially the unique charm of the folk culture of the Kazakhs and Mongolian Tuvas.?
You can choose one or combine two routes according to your interests and schedule to fully experience the magnificent scenery and unique culture of Xinjiang.?