Yili boasts numerous tourist attractions. Here are some recommendations for major attractions:?
1. Sayram Lake: Known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic", it is the highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang. The lake water is clear and blue, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, making it a paradise for photographers.?
2. Nalati Grassland: As one of the four major alpine valley grasslands in the world, Nalati is famous for its three-dimensional grassland landscape. In summer, wildflowers blanket the mountains; in winter, it is dressed in white snow. Visitors can experience horseback riding, visit Kazakh families, and overlook the stunning scenery of snow-capped fir trees intertwined with grasslands from the observation deck in the sky meadow.?
3. 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, Huaxian Platform transforms into a colorful carpet, Falcon Viewing Platform offers a distant view of the main peak of the Tianshan Mountains, and the Crocodile Bay in Koksu Grand Canyon is a geological wonder.?
4. Qiaxi Scenic Area: Located in the southeastern mountainous area of Gongliu County, it is a national forest park, backed by snow-capped mountains, surrounded by mountains, ancient trees towering, and green water surrounding. It is praised as "The Jiangnan (south of the Yangtze River) outside the Great Wall is in Yili, and the most beautiful place in Yili is Qiaxi".?
5. Xiata Ancient Road: A perilous gorge once traveled by Xuanzang in his quest for Buddhist scriptures, integrating glaciers, hot springs, and ancient roads. You can take a shuttle bus to traverse the Spruce Corridor and hike to the foot of the Muzart Glacier to feel the vicissitudes of the millennium-old ancient road.?
6. Qiongkushitai Village: A primitive village hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains, with wooden cabins scattered like a fairy tale world. The hind mountain grassland, the starting point of the Wusun Ancient Road, and the Kurdai River forest trail form a trio of secret spots, ideal for in-depth hiking and photography.?
7. Guozigou Bridge: Known as the "Most Beautiful Viaduct in Xinjiang", it resembles a huge dragon coiled in the valley. From the observation deck, you can capture stunning photos of the bridge framed by snow-capped mountains. In spring, wildflowers bloom everywhere; in autumn, the forests are painted in rich hues; and in winter, rime ice gleams.?
In addition, there are many scenic spots worth visiting, such as Yizhao Highway, Zhaosu Wetland Park, Huocheng Lavender, Kuerdining, Tekes Bagua City, Yili River Scenic Area, etc.?
. Every scenic spot has its unique charm and scenery, whether natural landscapes or cultural landscapes, all of which can make tourists reluctant to leave.?