Yili’s tourism resources are rich and diverse, attracting numerous tourists with its magnificent natural scenery and unique ethnic customs.?
The main tourist attractions in Yili include the Nalati Grassland, Saylim Lake, Kalajun Grassland, etc. As one of the four major alpine valley grasslands in the world, the Nalati Grassland is famous for its three-dimensional grassland landscape. In summer, wildflowers cover the mountains, and in winter, it is covered with snow, making it an excellent place to experience horseback riding and visits to Kazakh homes.?
Saylim Lake is the core attraction of the Yili loop route. The lake’s water changes colors from blue to green with the light, and cycling around the lake and camping under the stars are highly recommended.?
The Kalajun Grassland is one of the most famous grasslands in Xinjiang, famous for its purity and natural beauty and the human-like curves of the grassland. In May and June, when flowers bloom, the scenery is particularly charming.?
In addition, Yili has special attractions such as the Xiata Ancient Path, Qiongkushitai Village, and the Guozigou Bridge. The Xiata Ancient Path is a perilous gorge through which Xuanzang traveled to obtain Buddhist scriptures, integrating glaciers, hot springs, and ancient paths, suitable for hiking and exploration.?
Qiongkushitai Village is hidden deep in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, with wooden houses scattered like a fairy tale world, suitable for in-depth hiking and photography.?
The Guozigou Bridge, known as ‘the most beautiful viaduct in Xinjiang’, offers a viewing platform where you can capture stunning photos of the bridge framed by snow-capped mountains.?
When traveling in Yili, you can also enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Yili River. The Yili River is the largest inland river in Xinjiang, with a wide river surface and beautiful scenery. The sunset over the Yili River Bridge is even praised as ‘the most beautiful dusk in the Western Regions’.?
Meanwhile, the Tohulasu scenic area in Yili is also known as the ‘grassland closest to the city’, backed by snow-capped mountains, vast and magnificent, with a sense of an aerial grassland.?
In general, Yili attracts an increasing number of tourists with its unique natural scenery and abundant tourism resources. Whether it is to admire the beauty of the grasslands, explore historical relics, or experience ethnic customs, Yili can meet the different needs of tourists.?