Yili Silk Road Tourism City is an urban tourism complex project centered on culture, integrating the display of folklore and intangible cultural heritage, multi-ethnic performances, specialty catering, entertainment, themed hotels, and more.?
Yili Silk Road Tourism City not only encompasses multiple cultural exhibition areas such as the Yili Silk Road Museum and the Kazak Ethnic Culture Museum but also features special attractions like the Silk Ancient Road Cultural Food Street and Lavender Museum. Among them, the Yili Silk Road Museum is the first privately-run museum in China with the largest exhibition area dedicated to Kazak ethnic culture and lavender culture, with a building area of 23,000 square meters.?
In addition, Yining City, where Yili Silk Road Tourism City is located, serves as the heart of the Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture. It is a shining pearl on the Silk Road Economic Belt, converging the essence of Eastern and Western cultures. This place not only boasts beautiful surroundings and abundant produce but has also won the titles of ‘China’s Excellent Tourism City’ and ‘National Garden City’.?
In summary, Yili Silk Road Tourism City is a comprehensive tourism project integrating culture, tourism, catering, entertainment, and other multi-functions. It is an excellent destination for exploring historical culture and natural scenery.?