Yining County is under the jurisdiction of Yili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang, boasting rich natural and cultural landscapes and serving as a great destination for tourism. Below are the main tourist attractions and features of Yining County:
Swan Pond Scenic Area:
Feature: With its unique natural scenery and cultural connotations, Swan Pond Scenic Area has become a popular destination, especially welcoming a tourism peak during the Spring Festival. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful moments of swans reflecting in the lake water and participate in outdoor activities such as skiing and horse riding.
Address: Located within Yingtamu Town, Yining County, on the north bank of the Yili River.
Yili Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area:
Feature: Combining flower fields with self-driving and camping, it is a great place for flower appreciation and outings, and has been rated as one of China’s Top 50 Flower Appreciation and Outing Scenic Spots in 2024.
Ticket price: Starting from 60 yuan at the ticket office.
Yipaerhan Lavender Sightseeing Garden:
Feature: Enjoy a romantic purple sea of flowers and feel the fragrance and beauty of lavender.
Qiongkushitai:
Feature: This is a small village surrounded by mountains on all sides, with houses built by the water. Snow-covered cabins and distant snowy mountains shimmer with silver light in the sunshine, as if stepping into a fairy tale world. It is free and open all day in winter.
Recommended accommodation: Qiongkushitai · Yin’nanlisai Outdoor Aesthetic Homestay, etc.
Kalajun scenic area:
Feature: It has been called "China’s most beautiful three-dimensional grassland landscape belt" by Chinese National Geographic Magazine. Visiting in winter to see the snowfields and snowy mountains is also extremely beautiful, with the grasslands covered in snow and distant mountains rolling continuously.
Tickets and opening hours: Free admission from today until March 31st, with opening hours from 9:00-19:00.
Other attractions:
Places such as the Yili River, Liuxing Street, and Hanren Street within Yining City are also worth visiting. Liuxing Street ranks No.1 on the must-visit attractions list in Yining City and is free to visit.
The Tuohulasu scenic area boasts vast and magnificent hilly grasslands, making it another great destination for tourism.
When traveling in Yining County, you can not only enjoy the beautiful natural scenery but also experience the unique local culture and rich ethnic heritage. Whether you choose self-drive, independent travel, or a package tour, you can find a suitable travel style for yourself.