The Yili Zhaosu Tekes travel guide mainly includes the following important attractions and activities:?
Zhaosu attractions:?
Xiata Tourist Area: It is recommended to visit early in the morning to fully enjoy the scenery with sunny weather. The weather may change in the afternoon, affecting the visiting experience. If you plan to ride a horse, it is best to book in advance as the number of horses is limited.?
Zhaosu Jade Lake: A free and worthwhile minority attraction with clear lake water like a mirror, suitable for taking photos. The surrounding grasslands are vast, allowing you to experience the life of herdsmen.?
Tekes attractions:?
Karajun Scenic Area: The scenery is vast and beautiful, suitable for sightseeing and photography. Here, you can also experience unique grassland accommodation and get closer to nature.?
Qiongkushitai: It is picturesque, with a Kazakh herdsman village under the snowy mountain fir forest with gullies and green waves rolling, as if it is a fairyland on earth.?
Tekes Bagua City: The only existing Bagua City in the world, with a street layout like a labyrinth, which is very interesting. The Tai Chi Altar, Li Street, Ferris Wheel, and other locations are worth visiting.?
Food recommendations:?
In Zhaosu, you can try the low-priced grilled mutton kebabs; in Tekes, don’t miss the Tangkeng meat, which is very delicious.?
Azhati Street and the Second Ring Road in Tekes are the local people’s life streets, with various snacks such as hand-grabbed rice and barbecue; Li Street has Xinjiang-style murals, beautiful ethnic restaurants and bars, etc.?
Transportation and accommodation:?
It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Zhaosu Jade Lake to Tekes Bagua City. It is recommended to drive yourself or rent a car.?
In Tekes, you can choose to stay at newly built resorts such as Zhaosu Wanghu Manor, which has new facilities and equipment, and you can even use a drone to take pictures of the lake at night.?
This guide covers the main attractions, cuisine, transportation, and accommodation information for Zhaosu and Tekes, hoping to provide a useful reference for your trip to Yili.?