Traveling from Taizhou to Ili will be a long journey spanning nearly 4,000 kilometers.?
. Ili, as a beautiful region in Xinjiang, has numerous attractions worth visiting.?
In Ili, you can visit the Nalati Grassland, one of the four major alpine valley grasslands in the world, renowned for its three-dimensional grassland landscape and wildflowers covering the mountains in summer.?
. Sayram Lake is also a must-visit attraction. Although it belongs to Bozhou, it is a core attraction on the Ili loop route. The lake’s water changes colors from blue to green with the light, and cycling around the lake and camping under the stars are excellent experiences.?
In addition, the Kalajun Grassland, a "World Natural Heritage" site certified by the United Nations, is famous for its human-shaped grassland curves and the flower-covered plateau from May to June.?
. The Xiata Ancient Road is a steep and perilous gorge once traveled by Xuanzang on his pilgrimage for Buddhist scriptures, integrating glaciers, hot springs, and ancient trails, giving visitors a sense of the vicissitudes of the millennia-old path.?
Besides these, Ili also has Qiongkushitai Village, a primitive village hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains. Wooden huts are scattered around like a fairy tale world, perfect for in-depth hiking and photography.?
. And the Guozigou Bridge, known as the "Most Beautiful Viaduct in Xinjiang", winds like a giant dragon through the valley, with a viewing platform offering a stunning view of the bridge framed by snow-capped mountains.?
During your trip, you can also taste the delicious food of Ili and experience the local customs and traditions. Ili’s summer feels like stepping into a fairy tale world, with snow-capped mountains, streams, fields of flowers, lakes, and cedar forests, each scene a beautiful painting.?
. Therefore, it is recommended that you allow sufficient time to appreciate and experience the beauty and charm of Ili when planning your itinerary.?