For tourists from other provinces visiting Ili, you can refer to the following travel guide:?
First, you can choose a suitable travel route. For instance, you can start from Yining City, travel around Sayram Lake, pass through Guozigou, and then return to Yining City; afterward, you can explore Xiata and then go to Zhaosu to feel the magnificence of snow-capped mountains and flower seas; next, cross over Kalajun and arrive at Tekes to experience the perfect combination of grasslands and snow-capped mountains; you can also self-drive to Qiaxi and head to Gongliu County to enjoy the tranquility of forests and streams; then self-drive to Kurdening and arrive at Xinyuan County, shuttling between snow-capped mountains and forests; finally, you can explore Tangbula and then go to Nalati to experience the harmonious coexistence of pastures, cows, and sheep.?
Secondly, Ili has many attractions worth visiting. For example:?
Sayram Lake: Known as the "Mirror of the Sky", its lake water is as blue as a gem, and the surrounding scenery is picturesque, as if you are in a fairyland.?
Nalati Grassland: Here there are vast grasslands and galloping horses. You can ride horses and feel the wind whistling in your ears.?
Kazanqi Folk Village: With strong ethnic flavor, it allows you to experience unique folk culture.?
Xiata Tourist Area: You can hike and appreciate the beautiful scenery, feeling the charm of nature.?
Guozigou Bridge: Magnificent and spectacular, it is a beautiful landscape.?
In addition, Duku Highway, Bayinbrook Grassland, Qiongkushitai Grassland, Yizhao Highway, Qiaxi Scenic Area, Xiannv Lake Scenic Area, etc., are also worth visiting.?
During the trip, you can also try local specialties. For example, Ili horse sausage, Ili ice cream, hand-seized rice, roasted whole sheep, milk tea, thin-skinned stuffed buns, etc.?
These delicacies not only have unique flavors but are also full of local characteristics, allowing tourists to gain a deeper understanding of Ili’s culture while tasting them.?
Lastly, regarding transportation. Tourists from other provinces can first take a flight to Yining Airport, and then choose to take a bus or rent a car to various attractions based on their distance.?
During the trip, you can also choose suitable transportation according to your needs and schedule.?
In short, Ili is a place full of charm and flavor. Both its natural scenery and cultural landscapes are fascinating. I hope this travel guide can help tourists from other provinces better plan their trip to Ili.?