The must-visit attractions in Yili, Xinjiang, are very abundant. Here are some recommended attractions:?
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; in winter, it is covered with snow. Visitors can experience horse riding and visiting Kazakh homes. Overlooking from the Aerial Grassland Viewing Platform, you can see a stunning painting of snow-capped fir trees intertwined with the grassland.?
Sayram Lake: Although belonging to Bozhou, Sayram Lake is a core attraction on the Yili loop route. The color of the lake water changes with the light, presenting layers of blue and green hues. In June, the golden lotus flowers bloom by the lakeside, creating a breathtaking scene. The ice pushing spectacle in winter is also extremely impressive. Cycling around the lake and star gazing camping are special activities here.?
Kalajun Grassland: This is a ‘World Natural Heritage’ site certified by the United Nations, famous for its human-shaped grassland curves. From May to June, Huaxian Platform turns into a colorful carpet; Falcon Viewing Platform offers a distant view of the main peak of Tianshan Mountain; and Crocodile Bay in Koksu Grand Canyon is a geological wonder.?
Qiongkushitai: This primitive village hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains has wooden cabins scattered among it, resembling a fairy tale world. The grassland at the back mountain, the starting point of the Wusun Ancient Road, and the Kurdai River Forest Trail together constitute the trio of mysterious landscapes here, which is ideal for in-depth hiking and photography.?
Xiata Ancient Road: This is the perilous gorge that Xuan Zang passed through when fetching Buddhist scriptures, integrating glaciers, hot springs, and ancient roads into one. Visitors can take a shuttle bus through the spruce corridor and then hike to the foot of the Muzart Glacier to feel the vicissitudes of the millennia-old ancient road.?
Guozigou Bridge: Known as the ‘Most Beautiful Viaduct in Xinjiang’, the bridge winds like a huge dragon above the valley. From the viewing platform, you can capture a stunning image of the bridge framed by snow-capped mountains. In spring, wildflowers bloom everywhere, in autumn the forests are dyed in multiple colors, and in winter the rime ice is crystal clear and gleaming.?
In addition, the Duku Highway, ‘Tianshan Heavenly Lake’, ‘Bayinbuluke Grassland’, ‘Kuerdining’, ‘Tekes Eight Trigrams City’, and ‘Yili River Scenic Area’ are also attractions that cannot be missed in Yili tourism.?
. Each scenic spot has its unique charm and scenery, whether natural landscapes or cultural landscapes, all of which can make tourists linger on and forget to return.?