Xinjiang Ili has rich and diverse natural landscapes and unique folk customs, providing visitors with an excellent tourist environment.?
The Ili region has many famous tourist attractions, such as Sayram Lake, Duku Highway, and Nalati Grassland. Sayram Lake is famous for its clear blue waters and scenic beauty that changes with the seasons, and is praised by visitors as ‘if there is only one blue in the world, it is the blue of Sayram Lake’.?
. Duku Highway is one of the most beautiful highways in China, with a total length of 561 kilometers and varied scenery along the way, from the snowy scenery in the summer at Hasilgen Daban in the north to blooming flowers in the middle, and to the Gobi desert in the south, making people feel like they are traveling through the four seasons.?
. Nalati Grassland, as the summer pasture of the Kazakhs, has a unique terrain, described as ‘three sides of green mountains forming a screen, with a river winding like a jade belt around it’. Visitors can ride horses here and feel the charm of nature.?
In addition, Ili has natural landscapes such as Karajun Grassland, Qiongkushitai Grassland, and Zhaosu Xiata Scenic Area, as well as cultural attractions such as Kazhanqi Folk Village, which is full of exotic flavors. Karajun Grassland has undulating hills and vast grasslands, with different scenery throughout the four seasons, making it an excellent destination for hiking and camping.?
. While Kazhanqi Folk Village attracts numerous tourists with its colorful architecture and unique folk customs.?
In the tourist environment of Ili, visitors can also taste local specialties such as grilled mutton skewers and hand-grabbed rice, and experience the honest folk customs and unique culture of ethnic minorities such as the Kazakhs. At the same time, Ili’s natural scenery also provides rich shooting themes for photography enthusiasts, whether it is the magnificent canyons, serene lakes, or the vast grasslands and majestic snow-capped mountains, all of which can leave unforgettable memories.?