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Ili Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
About Ili
Recommended trip: 4–5 day(s)
Recommended trip: 4–5 day(s)
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Ili? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Nalati Scenic Area
4.5
/5
3,674 Reviews
Kalajun National Park
4.6
/5
3,523 Reviews
Hiking
Boat tour
Kuerdening Scenic Area
4.4
/5
628 Reviews
Hiking
Natural scenery
Xiata Tourist Attraction
4.5
/5
982 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Qiaxi Forest Park
4.5
/5
236 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area
4.4
/5
626 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Liuxing Street
4.6
/5
80 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Duku Highway
4.8
/5
353 Reviews
Night view
Zhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area
4.5
/5
202 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Guozigou Bridge
4.8
/5
184 Reviews
Night view
Tekes Bagua City
4.3
/5
164 Reviews
Night view
Yili Tianshan Huahai Scenic Area
4.4
/5
288 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Ili, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Turks Hengtong International Hotel
4.8
/5
1,094 Reviews
Ramada Hotel (Horgos Guomeng Branch)
4.7
/5
775 Reviews
Surprise Hotel
4.5
/5
241 Reviews
Nalati Nianhuawan Hayinsai Resort Hotel
4.7
/5
2,141 Reviews
Kongliu KurdeNing bairui Camp
4.5
/5
820 Reviews
VALLEY CAMP
4.7
/5
676 Reviews
Rezen Huasheng Hotel (Huocheng Qingshuihe)
4.6
/5
681 Reviews
Surprise Hotel (Tangbula Mengkete Scenic Area)
4.5
/5
846 Reviews
Taoli·Mengket Hidden Manor
4.6
/5
211 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Yining
4.7
/5
1,302 Reviews
Xiate Holiday Hotel (Zhaosu Wetland Park)
4.8
/5
71 Reviews
Atour Hotel Yining Shanghai City Jiefang West Road
4.7
/5
2,094 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Ili dishes and foodie spots.
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伊宁Enjoy·伊蕉叶假日酒店(伊宁飞机场店)·伊蕉叶·宴会
5.0
/5
25 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. HK$88/person
SP. THE WESTERN HUI-STYTLED
5.0
/5
19 Reviews
XIAO YANG GAO ZHUA FAN SHANG HAI CHENG DIAN
4.8
/5
9 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. HK$35/person
TANG SHAN YANG TE SE LAMB CHOP PULLING FILM
1.0
/5
7 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. HK$47/person
天力农家乐特色菜
3.7
/5
6 Reviews
Innovative cuisine
Avg. HK$61/person
马孝祖手抓肉新疆菜(三河街店)
3.7
/5
19 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. HK$71/person
Ga san hu Restaurant
3.8
/5
8 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. HK$86/person
TE FENG ZHUA FAN
4.3
/5
6 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. HK$44/person
古兰丹姆百年古法冰淇淋
2.5
/5
2 Reviews
Bakery
Avg. HK$22/person
MJHLTT
4.8
/5
13 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. HK$48/person
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Quick bites
Avg. HK$9/person
伊宁绿发洲际酒店·澜特色餐厅
5.0
/5
6 Reviews
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Hotel Indigo Sayram Lake
9.3
/5
43 Reviews
Sayram Lake Shuiyunshan Boli Hotel (New Visitor Center)
9.0
/5
518 Reviews
Chalsili Hotel Bole
9.5
/5
1,034 Reviews
BLOSSOM HOUSE BORTALA,XINJIANG
9.5
/5
548 Reviews
Hot Spring Sailimu Lake Spruce Wild Luxury Hotel
9.6
/5
560 Reviews
Hot Springs Sailimu Lake Kruger Wild Luxury Camp
9.3
/5
147 Reviews
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Kekdaravenyuan Hotel
9.7
/5
484 Reviews
FONTOO HOTELS Sdlc Plaza Kekedala
9.7
/5
139 Reviews
Hebin Hotel
9.6
/5
267 Reviews
Kokdala Guesthouse
9.7
/5
207 Reviews
Lizun Residence·Xiangjiang Holiday (Saer Kul Lake Branch)
9.5
/5
428 Reviews
AC Hotel by Marriott Xinjiang Sayram Lake
9.1
/5
1,312 Reviews
Licheng Huasheng International Hotel Sayram Lake
9.4
/5
281 Reviews
Sayram Lake Atour Origin Hotel
9.5
/5
1,088 Reviews
Intercity Hotel in Sayram Lake
9.6
/5
1,263 Reviews
Lanou International Hotel (Sayram Lake New Tourist Center Branch)
9.3
/5
156 Reviews
Sailimu Lake Orange Crystal Hotel
9.5
/5
562 Reviews
Xylam Lake Yifu Hotel
9.3
/5
385 Reviews
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Popular Attractions in Ili
Xinyuan Nalati International Ski Resort
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Baishi Mountain
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Kalajun National Park
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Dengta Zhiqing Pavilion
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Gongnaisi Forest Park
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Wusun Mountain
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Hegu Grassland
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Kesangyan Karst Cave
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Tekes Bagua City
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Shidiguyang Sceneic Area
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Beautiful Valley
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Ili River Bridge
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Yili River Folk Cultural Tourist Village
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Mt. Xitianshan Natural Reserve
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Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden
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Crocodile Bay
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Nalati National Forest Park
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Khorgas National Gate Scenic Area
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Tianjietai Stone Platform
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SP. THE WESTERN HUI-STYTLED
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XIAO YANG GAO ZHUA FAN SHANG HAI CHENG DIAN
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琼库什台琼谷湾野奢营地·琼谷湾森林餐吧
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谜城特色羊排揪片子手抓肉
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TE FENG ZHUA FAN
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古兰丹姆百年古法冰淇淋
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MJHLTT
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每天春羊羔烤肉店
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高胡赛东乡人家
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琦香泉快餐厅
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十里香农家乐
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阿谷朵格瓦奇文化体验馆
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牛润烈手抓牛肉新疆菜馕坑烤肉(利群路店)
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那拉提英迪格酒店·恰秀·邻里餐厅
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HUA ZAI SHAO KAO
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