Both Yili and Kanas are famous tourist destinations in Xinjiang, each with unique natural scenery and cultural landscapes. Here is a detailed introduction to tourism in Yili and Kanas:?
Kanas Tourism?
Introduction to Scenic Areas:?
The Kanas scenic area is located in the middle section of the Altay Mountains in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It is a comprehensive eco-tourism area integrating various natural landscapes such as glaciers, snowfields, mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, and grasslands.?
Kanas Lake is the core of the scenic area, known as the "Mysterious and Quiet Deep Lake", with emerald green lake water surrounded by majestic snowy mountains and dense forests.?
Main Attractions:?
Fish Viewing Terrace: Overlooking the entire Kanas Lake, the beautiful scenery is fully visible, and reservations are required in advance.?
Wolong Bay, Shenxian Bay, and Moon Bay: Each bay has unique scenery. Hiking among them, you can enjoy stunning natural landscapes.?
Hemu Village: A primitive wooden house village, with morning mist rising and cooking smoke curling, it feels like stepping into a fairy tale world.?
Tourist Routes:?
Kanas Loop Route: 5-7 days, allowing you to visit attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, and Devil’s City.?
Kanas-Yili Loop Route: 11-13 days, combining the best attractions of Kanas and Yili, it is the most essential natural scenery tour in Northern Xinjiang.?
Yili Tourism?
Attraction Features:?
Yili is famous for its stunning scenery at the foot of Mount Tianshan, with famous attractions such as Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Xiata.?
The Yili loop route usually takes 6-10 days to deeply experience and is an indispensable part of Xinjiang tourism.?
Main Attractions:?
Sayram Lake: Known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic", the lake water is clear and transparent, surrounded by beautiful grasslands and snowy mountains.?
Nalati Grassland: Abundant with water and grass, and herds of cattle and sheep, it is one of the famous grassland landscapes in Xinjiang.?
Travel Tips:?
The tourist season in Yili usually falls in summer and autumn, when the weather is pleasant and the scenery is most enchanting.?
You can choose to join a carpooling tour or rent a car to explore the beautiful scenery of Yili more flexibly.?
In summary, both Kanas and Yili are essential highlights of Xinjiang tourism that should not be missed. Tourists can choose suitable tourist routes and attractions to visit according to their interests and schedules.?