Yili’s ice and snow tourism has been very popular recently, attracting a large number of tourists to experience it.?
Various regions in Yili Prefecture are actively creating high-quality ice and snow tourism products, shaping ice and snow tourism brands, and promoting the consumption upgrade of ice and snow tourism. For example, Gongliu County has successfully transformed ice and snow resources into a new driving force for tourism by continuously improving infrastructure, enriching tourism formats, and enhancing service quality. At the Yilegedai International Ski Resort in Gongliu County, tourists can enjoy comprehensive skiing services, including all kinds of equipment such as snowboards, skis, snowshoes, and helmets.?
Furthermore, the Kalajun International Ski Resort in Tekes County has become the preferred destination for tourists to experience ice and snow sports. In the first six days of the Spring Festival holiday in 2025 alone, it received 156,000 tourists from across the country, a significant increase compared to previous years.?
In addition to professional ski resorts, Yili Prefecture has also introduced colorful ice and snow entertainment projects. In the Yili River Scenic Area of Yining City, tourists can experience ice drifting cars, sledges, hot air balloons, and other entertainment projects, fully enjoying the fun of ice and snow.?
Relying on the Tianshan Ice and Snow Park, Zhaosu County has introduced attractions such as the Icefall Sightseeing Path, Blue Ice Wonderland Path, and Rose Love Corridor, as well as interactive ice and snow experience projects such as the Blue Ice Olympic Flame Main Tower, Skating Area, and Icefall Area, attracting numerous tourists to visit.?
In the development process of ice and snow tourism, Yili Prefecture also focuses on introducing tourism policies benefiting the people. For example, the 5A-level Kalajun Scenic Area offers free admission for self-driving tours, the Nalati Scenic Area offers half-price admission for self-driving tours, and more than 10 4A-level scenic areas offer free admission and other preferential policies, further reducing the travel costs for tourists.?
In general, Yili’s ice and snow tourism has attracted more and more tourists for its unique ice and snow landscapes, rich tourism formats, and high-quality service. This has not only promoted the rapid development of tourism in the Yili Prefecture but also made positive contributions to the prosperity of the local economy.?