Starting from Ili, there are multiple attractions and places worth visiting in the surrounding area. Here are some recommendations:?
Sayram Lake: This is a very famous attraction in the Ili area, known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’. It is a typical alpine lake with beautiful scenery worth visiting.?
Duku Highway: This is a highway running north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, with picturesque scenery along the way, offering a variety of natural landscapes such as mountains, canyons, and grasslands.?
Nalati Grassland: Located in Xinyuan County, it is one of the four major valley grasslands in the world, famous for its beautiful grassland scenery and rich ethnic culture.?
Kalajun Grassland: Located in Tekes County, it is one of the largest grasslands in Xinjiang, with unique natural landscapes and rich flora and fauna resources.?
Qiongkushitai Grassland, Zhaosu Xiata Scenic Area, Yizhao Highway, Qiaxi Scenic Area, Xiannvhu Lake Scenic Area, etc., are also worth visiting attractions around Ili, each with unique natural scenery and cultural landscapes.?
In addition, if you are willing to venture slightly farther from Ili, you can also consider visiting attractions around Urumqi, such as Hongshan Grand Canyon, Danxia Landform along Provincial Highway 101, Nanshan Pasture, and Xinjiang Salt Lake Scenic Area.?
Or choose a self-drive route, such as the Tianshan Mountain Scenic Drive or the Cultural Experience Tour, and enjoy more beautiful scenery along the way.?
In short, starting from Ili, whether you choose nearby attractions or slightly farther places, there are abundant tourism resources and beautiful scenery waiting to be explored.?