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Ili Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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Kazanqi, Yining: A glimpse into the blue-hued daily life of Ili
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4 hidden gem counties in Xinjiang | self-driving loop guide, covering grasslands, snowy mountains, and exotic small towns all in one
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Starting from Yining, driving southeast along the Yidun Expressway and national highway for about two and a half hours, the scenery outside the window fully unfolds after entering Gongliu County. The highway winds through...
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Qiongkushitai’s most recommended private ranch homestay
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Heading to Xinjiang, a slow self-drive across mountains and seas in northern Xinjiang
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Northern Xinjiang autumn scenery 7 days 6 nights | Kanas, Hemu, and Baihaba guide
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First-time 12-day northern Xinjiang travel guide
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A joyful journey accompanied by peace. The autumn breeze gently caresses the Zhaosu Grassland, like a graceful painter unfolding a long autumn scroll with golden hues. The soft sunlight spills onto the scattered haystacks.
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Popular Types of Attractions in Ili
Popular Attractions in Ili
Flower Sea Nalat | Nalati National Wetland Park | Kuoksu Grand Canyon Scenic Zone | Gongliuxian Diehu Park | Ili Zhaosu Equestrian Park | Huaning Temple | Kuytun Library | Duku Highway Monument | Qiao'erma | Akeyazi River | Gongnaisi River | Joelma Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery | Kalkante Prairie | Guozigou Pasture | Yining City Seascape Park | Western Wine Culture Museum
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Popular Restaurants in Ili
伊宁Enjoy·伊蕉叶假日酒店(伊宁飞机场店)·伊蕉叶·宴会 | 马孝祖手抓肉新疆菜(三河街店) | SP. THE WESTERN HUI-STYTLED | Ga san hu Restaurant | XIAO YANG GAO ZHUA FAN SHANG HAI CHENG DIAN | TANG SHAN YANG TE SE LAMB CHOP PULLING FILM | 琼库什台琼谷湾野奢营地·琼谷湾森林餐吧 | 小白餐饮香来手抓羊肉美食烧烤城 | 谜城特色羊排揪片子手抓肉 | 古兰丹姆百年古法冰淇淋 | TE FENG ZHUA FAN | MJHLTT | 每天春羊羔烤肉店 | 高胡赛东乡人家 | 食在艺厨新疆菜·民餐 | 一杆旗抓饭(奎屯店) | 琦香泉快餐厅 | 伊宁绿发洲际酒店·澜特色餐厅 | Xiyulaohuimin Restaurant (kaifaqu) | 伊宁绿发逸衡酒店·衡食餐厅 | 伊麦思·新疆菜·手抓肉·开锅涮 | 十里香农家乐 | 伊宁华美胜地洲际酒店·河畔全日餐厅 | 牛润烈手抓牛肉新疆菜馕坑烤肉(利群路店) | 那拉提英迪格酒店·恰秀·邻里餐厅 | HUA ZAI SHAO KAO | 椒之约秘制椒麻鸡 | 牛宫馆 | 阿谷朵格瓦奇文化体验馆 | 巩留县玉苏富休闲农庄
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Popular Trip Moments
The hike that's been on my lock screen for 3 years | Wusun Ancient ✨ | 4 hidden gem counties in Xinjiang | self-driving loop guide, covering grasslands, snowy mountains, and exotic small towns all in one | 10-star review! Just finished a 10-day, 9-night small group tour of Yili and Altay in Northern Xinjiang (6 people), and the experience far exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended! Special thanks to our driver/guide, Mark. | Budget travel tested: these places are worry-free and comfortable | Shanghai self-drive 2h to 4 secret Jiangsu and Zhejiang alternatives｜No need to fly to Xinjiang Switzerland anymore | Tested 8 cities for summer escape, budget-friendly and no pitfalls | Qi flowers everywhere | Wildflowers of Nalati grassland | The ultimate Xinjiang road trip! Yizhao Highway Baishifeng + Shata Wonderland | Just back! Road trip to beat the heat in August and September. This place has fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and is affordable | Geni South Route | Breathtaking beauty | 🇨🇳 Xinjiang: Which month to visit for the four seasons…and what can you expect? 🏔️🍂❄️🌸 | 12-day Northern Xinjiang + Yili loop tour | #Zhaosu# don’t visit Tianma Cultural Park and Wetland Park separately! | A hidden summer getaway for moms! Karajun grassland family water play guide | Where to travel on a budget in August? Hidden routes with admission under 1,000 yuan | 9-day summer vacation Urumqi and surrounding areas nanny-level travel guide | Xinjiang Yili August independent travel｜Step into the flax flower fields and waves of wheat | Tested budget travel to 5 destinations in August and September, with per person cost under 1,000 for a great experience | Starting from Yining, driving southeast along the Yidun Expressway and national highway for about two and a half hours, the scenery outside the window fully unfolds after entering Gongliu County. The highway winds through... | If Jiuzhaigou's scenery is the ultimate condensation within three valleys, then the Duku Highway is a 500-kilometer flowing feast unfolding in the heart of the Tianshan Mountains. This road | Qiongkushitai’s most recommended private ranch homestay | Explore Ili-Bortala in 4 days: healing scenery hidden in everyday life | One comprehensive babysitter-level guide is enough for summer vacation trips to Karamay and other places | No need to rush your trip: 4 hidden gem cities perfect for a family stay of a few days | 8-day detailed group tour guide for Ili and other places—bookmark it now | I've personally tested these places, and not a single one was a letdown—perfect for a slow-paced trip. | Xinjiang’s Yining Ili River Valley Populus Diversifolia Avenue Autumn Ride | Xinjiang’s Kuqa Tianshan Grand Canyon Kizilia Red Gorge Hu Yang Spring | Where is best to go in August? See if any are on your itinerary | Slow down and save with these four hidden gem cities, perfect for kids and parents alike
More Things To Do in Ili
China Ili Yining International Airport VIP lounge | Lounge | VIP | Domestic departures/waiting lounge | Departing from Yining, Xinjiang: Sayram Lake 1-day tour with round-trip private charter and driver (admission ticket not included) | Karamay Travel Photography[Driver and director + aerial microfilm + makeup and clothing + itinerary customization + free negatives + unlimited number of people] | Yili: Travel photo shoot including wedding shots, candid shots, street photos, follow-up and aerial photography with all raw footage provided and translation | Bortala Trip Moments[Wedding Photography/Videography, Commercial Photography, Promotional Videos, Short Films, Photo/Video Clips/Translation] | Yining City: Travel photo shoot including personal portraits, makeup, costumes, couple and wedding photography, follow-up and aerial photography with translation | Yining travel photo shoot[Travel follow-up shooting services including aerial photography, photography and videography, companion shooting, promotional videos, microfilms, family-friendly portraits with all raw images provided] | Trip Moments in Tekes[Photography Services: Street Photography, Aerial Shots, Candid Shots, Wedding/Commercial Photography & Videography / All Raw Footage Included / Translation] | Burqin Trip Moments[Hemu Kanas Couple Portraits, Family Photos, Parent-Child Shoots, Aerial Photography, Follow-up Shooting, Costume & Makeup] | Bole Trip Moments[Sayram lake photography services including photos, short videos, mobile and camera accompaniment, appointment shooting, follow-up shooting, aerial photography with all raw images provided / translation] | Yining Departure Sayram Lake and Guozigou Day Tour with Private Charter and Tickets: Admire the Mountain Sapphire | Xinjiang Family Study Tour: Bilingual Guide (Chinese + English) + Local Guide | In-Depth Exploration of Sayram Lake + Guozigou Valley + Xiata Ancient Road | Safe Transportation + Admission Ticket Booking | Zhaosu Trip Moments[Promotional videos, microfilms, documentaries/wedding photography activity coverage/commercial photography and videography/all raw footage included] | Gongliu Trip Moments[Microfilm promotional videos/documentaries/commercial photography & videography/personal portraits/multilingual translation] | Habahe Trip Moments[Northwest First Village Photography & Videography Services (Including Aerial Shots)/Customized Services/Available Year-Round/Translation] | Trip Moments in Xinyuan[Commercial Photography & Videography/Wedding Portraits/Wedding Day Coverage/Street & Candid Photography/Aerial Shots/Multilingual Translation Services] | Hejing Bayanbulak+Duku Highway 1-Day Private Charter Tour[Experience four seasons in a day] | Xinjiang Region | Southern Xinjiang | Northern Xinjiang | Urumqi | Yining | Altay | Kashgar | Turpan | Professional Guide Services | Itinerary Planning | Departing from Yining, Xinjiang: Nalati grassland 1-day tour with private charter and driver (admission ticket not included) | Khorgas trip moments[Travel photo shooting services including photos, short videos, wedding photography and videography, promotional videos, portraits, wedding photos with all raw images provided] | Private Day Tour of Hejing Bayinbuluke + Duku Highway [Exclusive Private Tour, Independent Travel] | Yining departure | Sayram Lake in-depth lake loop + Guozigou Valley + seasonal lavender private 1-day tour | Round-trip from Yining, Xinjiang: Kalajun grassland 1-day tour with private charter and driver (admission ticket not included) | Qiaxi Grassland 1-Day Tour from Yining: Discover the Hidden Paradise ! | Sayram Lake & Guozigou Bridge Day Tour from Yining | Kuytun Dushanzi, Anjihai Grand Canyon Private Transfer 1-Day Tour[Door-to-door Pick-up & Drop-off] | China Ili Yining International Airport VIP lounge | Lounge | VIP | Domestic departures/waiting lounge | Forest cycling + luxury picnic experience + 9 retouched travel photos at Kurdenin scenic area in Ili | One-Day Tour from Yining to Qaxi Grassland: Experience the Hidden Paradise and Discover the Jiangnan Beyond the Great Wall in Ili! | 1-day tour to Guozigou Bridge and Sayram Lake in Yining, Xinjiang, China [the last tear of the Atlantic]