When traveling to Ili, we recommend you visit the following attractions:?
Nalati Grassland: As one of the four major alpine valley grasslands in the world, Nalati is famous for its three-dimensional grassland landscape. Wildflowers cover the mountains in summer and the grassland is covered in snow in winter. You can experience horseback riding and visiting Kazak families, and the viewing platform on the Aerial Grassland also offers an overview of the stunning scenery of snow-capped fir trees intertwined with the grassland.?
Sayram Lake: Although belonging to Bozhou, it is a core attraction on the Ili loop route. The lake water changes colors from blue to green with the light, with golden lotus flowers blooming by the lake in June and ice pushing wonders in winter. Cycling around the lake and camping under the stars are particularly recommended.?
Kalajun Grassland: Certified by the United Nations as a "World Natural Heritage Site", it is famous for its human-shaped grassland curves. From May to June, the Flower Terrace turns into a colorful carpet, Falcon Viewing Terrace offers a distant view of the main peak of the Tianshan Mountains, and the Crocodile Bay in Koksu Grand Canyon is also a geological wonder.?
Xiata Ancient Road: A steep gorge passed by Xuanzang on his pilgrimage to fetch Buddhist scriptures, integrating glaciers, hot springs, and ancient roads. You can take a shuttle bus to cross the Spruce Corridor and hike to the foot of the Muzart Glacier to feel the vicissitudes of the thousand-year-old ancient road.?
Qiongkushitai Village: A primitive village hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains, with wooden houses scattered like a fairy tale world. The grassland behind the mountain, the starting point of the Wusun Ancient Road, and the Kurdai River Forest Trail form a trio of secret scenic spots, suitable for in-depth hiking and photography.?
Furthermore, the Guozigou Bridge, known as the "Most Beautiful Viaduct in Xinjiang", winds like a huge dragon through the gorge, and the viewing platform offers a stunning view of the bridge and snowy mountains together; Huocheng Lavender makes you feel like you are in Provence, China, with ten thousand acres of purple flowers blooming in mid-to-late June, and the air filled with a romantic aroma.?
In addition, Kurdining, Tekes Eight Trigrams City, Ili River Scenic Area, and others are also worth visiting.?
These attractions each have their own unique characteristics, whether natural scenery or cultural landscapes, they will all make your trip to Ili full of gains.?