Yili tourism boasts rich natural landscapes and cultural ambiance. Here are some of the main tourist attractions:?
Natural Landscapes?
Nalati Grassland: As one of the world’s four alpine valley grasslands, Nalati Grassland is famous for its three-dimensional grassland landscape. Here, wildflowers cover the mountains in summer and the landscape is covered in snow in winter. Visitors can experience activities such as horseback riding and visits to Kazakh homes. The Aerial Grassland Observation Deck offers a breathtaking view of the intertwined snow leopards and spruces.?
Kalajun Grassland: Certified by the United Nations as a "World Natural Heritage Site", it is famous for its unique three-dimensional landscape and human-shaped grassland curves. From May to June, flowers bloom like a colorful carpet, while Hawk Viewing Terrace offers a distant view of the main peak of the Tianshan Mountains. The Crocodile Bay in Koksu Grand Canyon is a geological wonder.?
Sayram Lake: A high-altitude and large mountain lake in Xinjiang, it is mainly characterized by natural ecological landscapes such as lakes, wetlands, grasslands, forests, and snow-capped mountains. It is known as "The Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean". Activities such as cycling around the lake and camping under the stars are particularly recommended.?
Xiata Ancient Road: A steep and perilous gorge passed by Xuanzang on his pilgrimage to fetch Buddhist scriptures, integrating glaciers, hot springs, and ancient roads. Visitors can take a shuttle bus through the spruce corridor and hike to the foot of the Muzart Glacier to feel the vicissitudes of the thousand-year-old ancient road.?
Guozigou Bridge: Known as "The First Scenery of Yili", two bridge towers rise abruptly from the deep valley, majestic and spectacular. The observation deck offers a breathtaking view of the bridge framed by snow-capped mountains.?
Kuerdining: The home of snow leopards and spruces, it is also a national nature reserve. With dense forests, rolling mountains, and beautiful scenery, it is a paradise for photographers and hikers.?
Tangbula Grassland: Known as the "Hundred-Mile Gallery", the green grass, wildflowers, and rivers on the grassland form a picturesque landscape like a poem or painting.?
Duku Highway: A highway open for only a few months a year, it passes through Gobi oases, alpine tunnels, grassland lakes, allowing visitors to experience the four seasons in a single day.?
Cultural Ambiance?
Qiongkushitai Village: A primitive village hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains, with wooden huts scattered around like a fairy tale world. It is suitable for in-depth hiking and photography. Visitors can experience primitive village architecture, beautiful natural scenery, and honest local customs.?
Tekes Eight Trigrams City: The world’s largest ancient city laid out in the shape of the eight trigrams, it is a mysterious city without traffic lights. Visitors can ride the Ferris wheel to overlook the streets arranged in the pattern of the I Ching and feel the unique charm of this city.?
Yili River Scenic Area: A major river in Central Asia that flows through the city. The sunset over the Yili River Bridge is known as "The Most Beautiful Sunset in the Western Regions". Activities such as birdwatching in the wetland park and ethnic song and dance performances by the riverside showcase the vibrant ecological beauty of Yili.?
In addition, there are numerous attractions such as the Qiaxi Grassland Scenic Area, the Yili Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Yining’s Six-Star Street, the Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area, and more. Each attraction has its unique charm and scenery, waiting to be explored and discovered by tourists. Traveling in Yili, visitors can not only admire the magnificent natural landscapes but also experience the rich cultural ambiance and unique ethnic culture.?