The Ili River travel guide mainly covers tourist attractions, modes of transportation, food recommendations, and other aspects.?
Tourist Attractions:?
Ili River Scenic Area: Free admission, you can stroll along the riverbank and enjoy the rapids of the Ili River. The scenery is beautiful and suitable for taking photos. The sunset view from the Ili River Bridge is particularly stunning and is an excellent choice for photographers.?
Ili River Ethnic Cultural Tourism Park: Open all day, it is an ideal place to experience ethnic customs and suitable for taking photos, especially for Hanfu enthusiasts. Here you can gain an in-depth understanding of Xinjiang’s multiculturalism.?
Modes of Transportation:?
After arriving at Yining Railway Station or Yining Airport, transportation is convenient, suitable for self-driving tours to various attractions and convenient for heading to tourist areas such as the Ili River.?
Alternatively, you can choose to take public transportation, such as Yining Bus No. 21 or No. 6, and get off at Xingguang Community Station to easily reach the Ili River Ethnic Cultural Tourism Park.?
Food Recommendations:?
Near the Ili River, you can taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine such as baked buns, nang bread, and kebab. Meanwhile, the night market in Yining downtown is also a great place to taste local delicacies.?
In addition, there are other worthwhile attractions near the Ili River, such as the Xinjiang Chabuchar Ili River National Wetland Park, where you can enjoy the exciting performance of Tianma Bathing in the River and experience the rich animal and plant world; while the Nalati Grassland is picturesque and suitable for hiking exploration and capturing beautiful natural scenery.?
During the trip, you can also choose to visit attractions such as the Horgos Port, Karajun Grassland, and Sayram Lake based on time and interest to experience different natural scenery and cultural customs.?
The above information is for reference only. Specific itinerary arrangements need to be adjusted according to personal preferences and time.?