Visiting Yili Prefecture allows you to experience rich natural scenery and cultural landscapes, including skiing, flower appreciation, grassland sightseeing, and other tourism activities.?
Yili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture is known as the ‘Jiangnan (south of the Great Wall) beyond the Great Wall and Wet Island of Central Asia’, with a developed tourism industry. The natural scenery here is extremely magnificent, with many attractions worth visiting:?
Winter skiing: The Yilegedai International Ski Resort in Gongliu County provides complete skiing facilities and a variety of snow equipment, attracting skiing enthusiasts from all over the country. The ski slopes here are suitable for beginners to advanced skiers, and there are also supporting leisure facilities nearby. Tourists can enjoy local specialty snacks and a comfortable environment after skiing.?
Flower appreciation in spring: From late March to mid-April each year, apricot flowers bloom in Xinjiang, with the apricot flowers in the Yili Valley particularly eye-catching. At this time, you can visit Yili to appreciate the apricot flowers and feel the vibrant atmosphere of spring.?
Grassland sightseeing: Nalati Grassland is one of the famous grasslands in the Yili region. It has a unique terrain, high vegetation coverage, and rich wildlife resources. Tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the grassland and experience the folk customs of the Kazakhs.?
In addition, Yili Prefecture boasts numerous attractions such as Sayram Lake, Duku Highway, Bayinbrook Grassland, and Karajun Grassland, with different beautiful scenery waiting to be explored by tourists in each season. Whether it’s natural scenery or cultural landscapes, Yili Prefecture can provide tourists with unforgettable travel experiences.?