Yining, Xinjiang, is rich in local tourism resources. Here are some recommended tourist attractions:
1. Qiongkushitai
Feature: Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the houses are built by the water. It is the northern entrance of the Wusun Ancient Road and a famous historical and cultural village in China. In winter, the wooden cabins are covered with snow, and smoke rises from the chimneys, creating a fairy-tale-like world.
Ticket: Free
Opening Hours: Open all day
2. Karajun Scenic Area
Feature: Praised by ‘China National Geography’ as ‘China’s most beautiful three-dimensional grassland landscape belt’. In winter, the grassland is covered with snow, allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty of snowy plains and mountains.
Ticket: Free from today until March 31; after that, the ticket price starts at ¥140 at the gate.
Opening Hours: 9:00-19:00
3. Liuxing Street in Yining City
Feature: Ranking No.1 on the must-visit attractions list in Yining City, visitors can visit the Accordion Museum, watch performances, stroll through the Bazaar, and taste special local cuisines.
Ticket: Free
4. Sayram Lake
Feature: 5A scenic area, one of China’s 100 must-visit attractions in 2024. With a wide lake and beautiful scenery, it is a famous tourist attraction in Xinjiang.
Ticket: ¥143 (including discounts)
5. Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area in Old Yili City
Feature: 4A scenic area, ranking No.2 on the must-visit attractions list in Yining City, where visitors can experience rich folk customs.
Ticket: Free
6. Tuohulasu Grassland Scenic Area
Feature: Located in the northern mountainous area of Yining County, it is an important summer grassland. The grassland is lush with vibrant flowers, and visitors can also watch entertainment activities such as ‘Girl Chasing’ and ‘Sheep Stealing’ of the Kazak people.
7. Swan Fountain Scenic Area
Feature: The Swan Fountain Scenic Area in Yining County is the main winter habitat of swans in the Ili Valley. It is an excellent scenic spot integrating animal and plant landscapes, wetland landscapes, and water system landscapes.
In addition, attractions such as the Ili River, Hanrenjie Bazaar, Guozigou Bridge, and Tekes Eight Trigrams City are also worth visiting.
. When traveling in Yining, you can not only enjoy the beautiful natural scenery but also experience the local rich folk culture and special cuisines.
