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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Ili [2025]
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Kalajun National Park
4.6
/5
2414 reviews
7.8
From HK$ 153.28
Based on 11 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0999-7765295
Address: Tekes, Ili, Xinjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No.2 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Ili
Highlights:
360° view of Koksu Canyon
Glass deck overlooks canyon beauty
Saved by 149 users1918 positive reviews
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It's worth going. Before sliding, I was worried about whether I would fly out. The management staff was very kind and good at joking. When sliding, I felt that all the worries were gone. It was fun.
The scenery is OK, similar to the way here. There are entertainment projects in the service area. Maybe the time of arrival is not good, there are no large flowers. It is not easy to drive in from the east gate, but there are many safety guards on the road. Stay in the scenic area at night and you can see the stars.
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Narat Scenic Spot
4.5
/5
2872 reviews
7.8
From HK$ 147.81
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0999-5291888
Address: Nalatizhen, Xinyuan, Ili, Xinjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Ili
Highlights:
Kazakh nomadic life & horseback riding
Kazakh steppe summer activities
Saved by 185 users1846 positive reviews
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Nalati is the largest grassland in Yili, with rich scenery. However, there are various charges for various shuttle buses, so it costs a lot of money to visit all of them. If you have limited time, you can go to Nalati, or you can choose from several nearby grasslands. I recommend Nalati, a secret place with few people and beautiful scenery, and hiking to Tianyingtai.
The grassland in the sky on a sunny day is very beautiful, but the experience is not very good. There are many people traveling and taking photos. Wherever you walk, you hear a lot of people asking you to give way... There is really no way to go.
Of course, it has nothing to do with the scenic spot itself.
Would it be better if the flow could be limited during the peak season, or if management could be strengthened?
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Xiata Prospect
4.5
/5
746 reviews
7.5
From HK$ 109.49
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0999-6267165
Address: Zhaosu, Ili, Xinjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Unique nature & hot springs
Hot springs with varied temperatures
Saved by 126 users599 positive reviews
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Xiata is very beautiful. Its most significant feature is that you can see snow-capped mountains all year round. However, you also have to rely on luck. When it rains, the clouds are too thick and will block the snow-capped mountains. But after the clouds disperse, the snow-capped mountains seem very close. Herds of cattle, sheep, horses, and little squirrels can be seen everywhere in the scenic area. The grilled lamb skewers made by the herdsmen there are also very delicious. The ticket package includes the transportation bus and sightseeing bus in the scenic area. When you reach Jiangjun Bridge, you can only choose to hike or ride a horse from Jiangjun Bridge to the Flower Terrace.
If you come to Xinjiang, you must visit Xiata Scenic Area. You can still see the beauty of snow-capped mountains in July. It is so beautiful. Xiata Scenic Area combines rivers, grasslands and snow-capped mountains. It is really worth a visit. The service facilities in the scenic area are very good.
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Kurdenin Scenic Area
4.4
/5
464 reviews
7.4
From HK$ 65.69
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0999-7758590
Address: Tokkuztara, Ili, Xinjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
No.3 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Ili
Highlights:
Skywalk & mountain meadow views
Hike & enjoy mountain views
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The Kurdening Scenic Area is like a dreamland deep in the Tianshan Mountains, with stunning natural scenery, rich ecology, great travel experience, and complete supporting facilities that will make you intoxicated and linger.
When the weather is good, the grassland is really beautiful. The scenery in Xinjiang depends on the weather. When the weather is good, the sun shines down, and you can take a great picture with just a snap. When the weather is cloudy, it is foggy and the photos are not good. When I went to Xiata, it was cloudy and rainy, so I didn’t see the snow-capped mountains, and I didn’t take many satisfactory photos. The weather was very good when I came to Kurdenin. It was very comfortable to drive the whole way. I also experienced riding a horse to the observation deck. After riding, I felt that the horse riding was worth the price. The road was too difficult to walk, and the horse and the brother who led the horse were very hard.
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5
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Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area
4.2
/5
330 reviews
6.8
From HK$ 65.69
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0999-6024789
Address: 17 kilometers from 758 County Road, Zhaosu County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Tour 3 wetland stops
Summer "Pegasus River" performance viewing
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The scenic area is quite large and can be entered by car. There are not many people compared to popular scenic spots, but there are many people waiting for the Tianma Bathing River camera. The performance lasted for a few minutes. I watched the last Tianma Bathing River show in the evening. I felt that the horses were very tired and could not run anymore.
At Zhaosu Wetland Park, everyone comes for the Tianma Bathing in the River show (there are four shows a day in the peak season). If you have time, you can also take the shuttle bus to the observation deck, where the scenery is beautiful, and then watch the show, which is spectacular, heroic and very nice to watch.
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Qiaxi Forest Park
4.5
/5
149 reviews
6.7
From HK$ 1217.45
>100 km from downtown
Address: Jiergelang Township, Gongliu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.4 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Ili
Highlights:
Experience Kazakh yurt life together
Panoramic snow-capped mountain views
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It is worth going, the scenery is beautiful, and it is a good place to take photos of dry land onions. You can experience horseback riding in Qiaxi. The Qiaxi painting is beautiful, but the road has not yet been hardened, and the dust raised by the wheels is a bit large. The Yanzi Bridge parking lot and campsite are relatively mature. If you like more natural, come quickly.
Qiaxi, a forest grassland hidden in a painting. Matcha green belongs to the Qiaxi painting. Qiaxi is the earliest green grassland in Xinjiang. As its name suggests, the vast grassland forest and snow-capped mountains can be seen when you look up. It is as beautiful as a painting! The moment you set foot on the Qiaxi grassland, freedom becomes concrete.
"After going through mountains and rivers, Qiaxi is worth it"!
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Duku Highway
4.8
/5
333 reviews
6.7
>100 km from downtown
Address: 217 National Rd, Nileke Xian, Yili Hasakezizhizhou, Xinjiang Weiwuerzizhiqu, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 days
Highlights:
Appreciate the charm of diverse natural landscapes along the way
An alpine driving challenge across snowy mountains and rivers
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We traveled with a tour group from Bayinbuluke to Dushanzi via Qiaoerma. The road was smooth and there was only a 10-minute traffic jam. We were so lucky. We could have spent so much time sleeping while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
The Duku Highway winds between snow-capped mountains, covered with white snow. The snow-capped peaks shine with silver light in the sunshine, like a fairyland. The cold wind whistles, but it can't stop the travelers. In the distance, a few yurts are dotted on the snowfield, and smoke rises. This road connects southern and northern Xinjiang, carrying the dreams and stories of countless people. Standing above the snow line, the world is vast, and the heart is also open.
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Yili Tianshan Huahai Scenic Area
4.5
/5
229 reviews
6.6
From HK$ 17.52
59.9 km from downtown
Phone 0999-8988888
Address: 新疆维吾尔自治区伊犁哈萨克自治州伊宁县G218(伊若线)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Ili
Highlights:
Tianshan's Ili Valley flower sea
Experience seven thrilling rides
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The sea of flowers in Tianshan is a palette kissed by the wind - lavender spreads into purple mist, rapeseed spreads like a golden carpet, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance are the white space that has not dried yet. You can ride a horse in the flower path, watch the shadows of clouds passing over the tips of the flowers, and even the air is soaked with sweetness.
Tianshan Flower Sea is very big. You need to take a battery car to enter the scenic area. There are lavender fields, sunflower fields, etc. Different flowers bloom in different seasons. The sunflowers are the most beautiful in July. After booking the ticket, pick up the ticket at the entrance of the scenic area. It is very convenient
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9
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Liuxing Street
4.7
/5
58 reviews
6.4
Liuxing Street | 2.1 km from downtown
Address: 伊宁市江苏路与工人街交叉口西200米
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Ili
Highlights:
Diverse cultures & ethnicities experience
1930s German-engineered historic district
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When you take the steaming pasta brought by the Uighur guys, you will feel the enthusiasm of the Six Star Street and the brother nation; When you stand in front of the city carvings of three black copper horse carriages, you seem to appreciate the exotic atmosphere; When you are close to the half-circle lantern door of Liuxing Street, you will not help but walk forward to the city pool; When you step on the lanterns of "I am waiting for you in Liuxing Street", maybe you really look forward to that warm encounter; Nature when "Apple Incense" comes quietly, your feet seem to move, that is not only the song but also the sweet Ili Apple 🍎 and so on. The magic sucks you.
Yining Liuxing Street is located in the central area of Yining City. It has a long history and rich ethnic culture. Liuxing Street was built in the 1930s and was designed by German designer Wassily. The entire block is hexagonal in plan. Liguang Street, Gongren Street and Sailimu Street intersect and lead directly to the central square. Six main streets radiate outward, dividing the block into six fan-shaped areas. The center is public buildings such as schools, shops, and mosques, and the periphery is a residential area.
Eight ethnic groups, including Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Russians and Han, live in the block. Nearly a hundred years of cultural accumulation has made Liuxing Street unique in the integration of Chinese and Western cultures and multi-ethnic cultures.
Liuxing Street is distributed with buildings with ethnic characteristics and Russian style. In the Langge courtyard, you can watch dance performances while eating and listen to Langge songs such as Apple Fragrance. There is also the Liuxing Street Folk Culture Exhibition Hall and the Alexander Accordion Collection Hall.
At the Liuxing Street Cultural Tourism Market, you can buy some cultural and creative products, ethnic handicrafts and authentic Xinjiang specialties.
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Guozigou Bridge
4.8
/5
179 reviews
6.2
63 km from downtown
Address: Huocheng County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Uygur Autonomous Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Spring blooms & breathtaking views
Unique S-shape over rolling hills
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Exit from the south gate of Sailimu Lake and take the county road to enter the first scenic spot of Yili, "Guozigou Bridge". After the driver and guide park, walk down the wooden plank road to enjoy the scenery of Guozigou Bridge from a relatively close distance.
[Scenery]
Looking around, the white cable-stayed Guozigou Bridge spans the entire canyon. On the gray-green rolling mountains in the distance, there are straight spruce trees everywhere, and there are light green lawns in the near distance, plus blue sky and white clouds, colorful and layered.
[Fun]
Although you can walk up and down the wooden plank road smoothly, take photos from different angles. There are also many horseback riding tourists here, enjoying the fun of riding fast or slow. There are also many people walking on the lawn to enjoy the beauty here.
The cost-effectiveness brought by nature is still very high.
The car circled up, and suddenly, the bridge appeared in front of us. The steel skeleton stretched out from between the two mountains, like the arm of a giant, forcibly holding this natural chasm together. The bridge deck was more than 200 meters above the ground, and there was an unfathomable canyon below. Some brave tourists leaned on the railing to look down, and their faces turned a little blue.
The scenery was really good. The surrounding mountains were lush and green, and clouds were floating on the mountainside. The sunlight leaked through the gaps in the clouds, illuminating the canyon with some bright and some dark. Occasionally, a bird flew by, passing through the steel cables, and it seemed extremely small.
Cars came and went on the bridge, and people rolled down the windows, raised their mobile phones, and clicked, and they were considered to have been there.
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