When traveling to Ili, you can experience abundant natural scenery and unique ethnic culture. Here are some recommended attractions and activities:?
Gongliu County Ski Resort: If you like winter sports, then the Yilegedai International Ski Resort in Gongliu County is a good choice. With complete facilities, it provides various equipment such as snowboards, skis, snowshoes, helmets, and more, suitable for ski enthusiasts to enjoy the fun of ice and snow to their hearts’ content.?
Nalati Grassland: As one of the four major alpine valley grasslands in the world, Nalati Grassland is famous for its three-dimensional grassland landscape. In summer, wildflowers bloom all over the mountains. You can experience horseback riding and visits to Kazakh homes here, and also overlook the stunning scenery of snowy mountains and spruce forests intertwined from the Aer Caoyuan Viewing Platform.?
Sayram Lake: This lake is the largest alpine pearl in Xinjiang, with its water as blue as a gem and surrounding scenery resembling a fairy tale. You can drive around the lake to encounter lake and mountain scenery from different angles, or camp by the lake to watch sunrises and sunsets.?
Although it belongs to Bozhou, it is a core attraction on the Ili loop route.?
Karajun Grassland: This is a "World Natural Heritage" site certified by the United Nations, famous for its human-shaped grassland curves. From May to June, Huaxiatai transforms into a colorful carpet, and you can overlook the main peak of Mount Tianshan here. You can also visit the geological wonder of Crocodile Bay in Koksu Grand Canyon.?
Guozigou Bridge: This bridge is known as the "Most Beautiful Viaduct in Xinjiang", winding like a huge dragon through the valley. Standing on the viewing platform, you can capture breathtaking photos of the bridge framed with snow-capped mountains.?
Furthermore, the spring with wildflowers blooming everywhere and the autumn with forests painted in layers of colors are also good times for sightseeing.?
Huocheng Lavender Field: In mid-to-late June, the ten thousand acres of purple flower sea here will bloom, instantly transforming it into China’s Provence. You can experience flower field photography, essential oil production, and feel the romantic atmosphere here.?
In addition to the aforementioned attractions, Ili also boasts numerous scenic spots worth visiting, such as the Duku Highway, the Xiata Ancient Road, Qiongkushitai Village, and the Kurdining Snowy Mountains Spruce Forest. Whether you are fond of natural scenery or ethnic culture, you can find tourism projects that meet your needs in Ili.?