Ten scenic spots of Ili tourism

I know this! Last year, when I planned to travel to Yili with my friends, I collected some information about the must-see attractions in Yili. Now I will share the information of the top ten must-see scenic spots in Yili with friends in need ~

1, Nalati grassland

brief introduction

As soon as the sun came out, it kissed the grassland with the first ray of sunshine, so the herdsmen's ancestors gave this land a poetic name: Nalati, which means: the place where the sun was first seen.

Nalati grassland is one of the four largest alpine canyon grasslands in the world. It is a combination of blue sky and white clouds, glacier and snow peak, forest and grassland, canyon and river. It is the grassland with the most concentrated Kazakh population in the world. It was once rated as "the grassland with the largest Kazakh population" and "the grassland with the largest Kazakh yurts" by Guinness World Headquarters in Shanghai, and it is an "open-air museum" that reflects and displays the traditional lifestyle of Kazaks.

April-June is the best flower viewing season in Nalati grassland. From the wild lily in full bloom in early April to the golden lotus and sage in late June, all kinds of mountain flowers are in full bloom. Air grassland is also known as the Hanging Garden at this time; From July to September, in full of green, the grassland, the sheep are walking in clouds and the climate is very pleasant, which is a good place to escape the heat and enjoy the cool. 65438+1October-165438+1October's Nalati grassland and colorful Panlong Valley are excellent opportunities for photography; 65438+2-3 months, Nalati grassland is covered with silver and red willows are enchanting, which is very spectacular.

At present, Nalati Scenic Area has a variety of tourism modes, such as photography tour, folk visiting relatives, traveling on the road, parent-child tour, study tour, starry sky camping, hiking adventure, cycling crossing and so on. There are many entertainment projects in the scenic area, such as horse riding, rafting, helicopter, fixed wing, bicycle, folk home visits, equestrian performances, tourism photography and so on. The facilities are mature and comfortable to play.

time reference

Over 1 day

traffic

1, Urumqi-xinyuan county, about 3 times a day, time:17: 00/19: 00/21:00, about 1 1 hour to Xinyuan, Xinyuan-

2. There are about 22 buses from Yining to xinyuan county every day, which run every half hour at 08:30- 19:00, and it takes about 4-5 hours to reach xinyuan county (speed limit).

3. Yining-Nalati: There are shuttle buses to Nalati every day at 10:00, 12:00 and 15:00.

4. Plane, Urumqi-Nalati, daily flight 1-4, it takes about 50 minutes to arrive.

5. Playing Nalati grassland is mostly chartered from Urumqi. The shortest regular route is about seven days. Visiting the scenic spots such as Sailimu Lake, Kalajun Grassland, Zhaosu Grassland, Tekes Grassland and Bayinbuluke Grassland in the Ili Valley is also the most classic way to visit Ili. During the peak season in Urumqi, a car is around 500 yuan every day.

* The above scenic spots are for reference only.

entrance ticket

Tickets+air grassland: 135 RMB; Tickets+Panlong Ancient Road: 135 RMB; Admission+Valley Grassland: 1 19 RMB; Tickets+air grassland+Valley Grassland: 159 RMB; Admission+Panlong Ancient Road+air grassland: 175.00 RMB (65438+1October 26th-65438+1October 65438+Monday-Sunday).

Tickets for scenic spots: 95 RMB; Valley grassland line shuttle bus: 24 RMB round trip; Air grassland line bus: 40 RMB round trip (165438+1October 18-March18, Monday-Sunday).

Tips:

From June 5438+065438+1October 18 in 2023 to March 18 in 2024, ski tickets are free of scenic spots.

* Fare information is for reference only. Please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on that day.

Business?Hours?

09: 00-19: 00 (065438+1October 01-65438+February 3 1 Monday to Sunday)

Tips:

The above information is for reference only. Please refer to the actual publicity information of the scenic spots on that day.

Location of scenic spots

Nalati Town, xinyuan county, Ilikazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

2. Kara Army Prairie

brief introduction

Located in South Karajun Mountain, Tekes County, about 50 kilometers away from Bagua City, it is connected by simple roads.

Backed by the towering snow-capped mountains, there are forests, flowers and other landscapes on the grassland, and the scenery is vast and beautiful, which is an excellent place for sightseeing photography.

This is the only way for many hikers. From May to September, grasslands are covered with green grass, and all kinds of wild flowers are spread all over Shan Ye.

telephone

0999-7765295; 0999-7765 1 1 1; 0999-7765293

time reference

More than 3 hours

entrance ticket

Admission (including sightseeing bus): 140 RMB (65438+ 10 month/-65438+February 3 1 Monday-Sunday).

Tips:

* The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on that day.

Business?Hours?

10:00-20:00; Closing time: 17:00 (10,10, Monday to Sunday)

Tips:

The specific opening hours are subject to the scenic spot.

Location of scenic spots

South of Township Road 276, Tekes County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

3. Princess You Jie Lavender Garden

brief introduction

You Jie Princess Lavender Garden is located in Qingshuihe Town, Yili, Xinjiang, an important town in the northern section of the ancient Silk Road, and the Ili Valley at the northern foot of Tianshan Mountain.

It is the third largest lavender planting base in the world after French Provence and Japanese Furano, and has the reputation of "the hometown of lavender in China".

Lavender Garden also has a series of cultural and entertainment activities with lavender as the theme, such as lavender picking ceremony, theme photography and theme wedding.

Lavender blooms in mid-June every year, and the best viewing time is only about one week.

telephone

0999-3298833

time reference

1-3 hours

traffic

1. Going to see lavender in Yili, most of them started with chartered cars in Urumqi. The shortest regular route is about seven days. It is also the most classic way to visit Yili to visit the scenic spots such as Sailimu Lake, Kalajun Grassland, Zhaosu Grassland, Tex Grassland and Nalati Grassland in the Ili Valley. During the peak season in Urumqi, a car is around 500 yuan every day.

2. In addition, you can charter a car from Yili city for one day. About 400 per car-500 yuan.

entrance ticket

Lavender Garden (during the flowering of lavender): 35 RMB (65438+1October1-65438+February 3 1 Monday-Sunday).

Tips:

Usually there is no charge, but lavender is charged when it blooms.

Business?Hours?

10: 00-19: 00 (March 01-April 30, Monday to Sunday)

09:30- 19:30; Closing time:19: 00 (May 01-May 3 1 Monday to Sunday)

09:00-2 1:00; Closing time: 20: 30 (June 01-June 365438+1October 3 1 Monday-Sunday)

10:00- 19:30; Time for stopping admission:19: 00 (11-Monday-Sunday, February 28th of the following year)

Tips:

The specific time is subject to the venue publicity.

Location of scenic spots

National Highway 2 18, Huocheng County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

4. Xiata Tourist Area

brief introduction

The Xiata in Zhaosu County is a magical tourist attraction. Shata is a transliteration of Mongolian "Shatuaman", which means "ladder". It is more than 70 kilometers southwest of Zhaosu County, adjacent to the main vein of Tianshan Mountain. In ancient times, it used to be a traffic post from Yili to Aksu, and now it is the seat of the Xiata Kirgiz ethnic township government.

This is the main vein of Tianshan Mountain, which spans northern and southern Xinjiang, and is on the edge of the peak. The Shata River, which flows out of the mountains, cuts a flat grassland and joins the Tex River, which is full of smoke.

time reference

More than 3 hours

entrance ticket

Admission+Beijing suburb: 80 yuan RMB (May 01-February 3 1 Monday-Sunday)

Business?Hours?

10: 00-19: 00 (11October1February 3 1 Monday to Sunday)

Location of scenic spots

Xiata Kirgiz Township, Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

5. Guozigou Bridge

brief introduction

As the first cable-stayed bridge and the first Gao Qiao in Xinjiang, Guozigou Bridge is the largest and most important bridge in Xinjiang and the first highway steel truss girder cable-stayed bridge in China. It integrates new technology, new structure, new technology and new equipment, and is a major breakthrough in the history of highway construction in Xinjiang. For the first time in Xinjiang, mass concrete temperature control technology, asynchronous tower beam construction technology, hydraulic climbing film, self-propelled movable formwork and other domestic leading technologies have been adopted, which has accumulated valuable experience for mountain highway construction.

After the project is completed and opened to traffic, it will solve the problem of difficult travel in the Ili Valley, so that Ili Prefecture can reach Urumqi around the clock, which is of great significance to the stability and economic development of the border areas.

In the design and construction of Gouqiao Bridge, adhere to the environmental protection concept of "minimum damage and maximum recovery". While overcoming the frequent influence of geological disasters on traffic, environmental protection restoration work should be carried out while constructing. After the completion of the bridge and the beautiful scenery of Guozigou, it will add another beautiful scenery to Guozigou National Scenic Area.

time reference

1 hour or less

entrance ticket

be free of charge

Business?Hours?

All day (65438+1October1-65438+February 3 1 Monday to Sunday)

Location of scenic spots

Huocheng County, Ilikazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

6. Guozigou Forest Park

brief introduction

Another name of Guozigou is "Talechidaban", which is known as "the first scene of Yili". Located 40 kilometers northeast of Huocheng County, it is the only passage of National Highway 3 12 from Urumqi to Yili, and its north exit is the famous Selimu Lake. The total length of Guozigou is 28 kilometers, and the mountain is steep, with tall silver fir all over it. As the name implies, Guozigou is also a natural treasure house endowed by nature. There are countless wild fruits, especially wild apples and apricots, which are rich in medicinal resources. From spring to autumn, wild flowers bloom and fruits abound.

telephone

15 199228999

time reference

1-3 hours

traffic

The train from Urumqi to Yining will pass through Guozigou; Visitors who want to walk can get off at Talechidaban, walk for a few hours, and then stop at Shankou for Yining. You can take a shuttle bus from Yining to Lucaogou, which is very close to Guozigou.

entrance ticket

Please consult the scenic spot for details.

Business?Hours?

All day (all day)

(65438+1October1-65438+February 3 1 Monday to Sunday)

Location of scenic spots

Huocheng County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region?

7. Joan Kushitai village

brief introduction

Joan Kushitai means "Dapingtaizi" in Kazakh. Joan Kushitai is full of ravines and is quite masculine on the grassland. Numerous gullies are cut vertically on the platform, and the calm grassland is outlined like waves in the sea. Visitors can see blue sky and white clouds here. Under the white clouds are silver snow-capped mountains, dark green Chinese fir forests, light blue grasslands and colorful flowers. Several colors are bright and harmonious, forming a natural picture. In other words, it can also be said that under the blue sky and white clouds, there is a snow-capped mountain, under which is the Qiongkushi platform, and under which is Karajun.

Qiongkushitai village on Qiongkushitai grassland is a Kazakh herdsman village. It is a small village on the half slope of Tianshan Mountain at the northern exit of Wusun Ancient Road. No one knew its existence before, and its name was not known until the flowers of Tianshan Mountain appeared in the world. Almost all the houses in Joan Kushitai village are made of wood. Some houses are built with whole logs, and some houses are built with techniques such as cutting logs, tenons and arches in the middle. The village is surrounded by mountains, and the house is built by water. The drinking water and domestic water in the village comes from the Kurdai River, with a wide valley and constant water flow all the year round.

time reference

1 day

entrance ticket

be free of charge

Business?Hours?

All day (65438+1October1-65438+February 3 1 Monday to Sunday)

Location of scenic spots

Tekes County, Ilikazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

8. Nalati National Forest Park

brief introduction

Xinjiang Nalati Forest Park is located in the Nalati grassland in the upper reaches of Gongnaisi River. Located at the intersection of Kuqa-Dushanzi National Highway 2 17 and Yili-Bazhou National Highway 2 18, the transportation is convenient. The park covers an area of 6025 hectares. There are many kinds of wild animals and plants in the park, which are rich in resources. Park is a forest tourism resort with natural and human landscape as its main feature, which integrates sightseeing, vacation, entertainment, recuperation, fitness, exploration and scientific research. The main attractions are: Tianyingtai.

telephone

0999-529 1888; 0999-5290558

time reference

More than 3 hours

traffic

Go by plane, shuttle bus, chartered car or car.

entrance ticket

Tickets have been included in the Nalati grassland tickets, and the scenic spot is subject to a one-vote system.

Business?Hours?

09: 00-20: 00 (11October 01February 3 1 Monday to Sunday)

Tips:

The specific opening hours are subject to the scenic spot.

Location of scenic spots

Nalati Grassland, Nalati Town, xinyuan county, Ilikazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

9. Kuoxu Grand Canyon

brief introduction

The Kuokesu Grand Canyon originated in the middle of Tianshan Mountain, and was formed by the interaction of rock strata deposited for hundreds of millions of years, geological movement and snow melt water in Tianshan Mountain. It is located in the south of Tekes County, Bagua City, Yili, Xinjiang.

The beautiful Kuoxu River in Kuoxu Grand Canyon twists and turns, with cliffs and steep terrain, forming natural landscapes such as Hukou Waterfall, Jiuqu Eighteen Bends and Crocodile Bay. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the mountains overlap, the river in the valley ripples gently, the vegetation in the river bend is lush, the smoke is curling, the light fog in the forest is looming, and the herdsmen's yurts adorn it, which is a magnificent and charming canyon meadow scenery.

telephone

0999-7765 1 1 1

time reference

More than 3 hours

traffic

Driving route: the whole journey is about 36.2 kilometers.

Starting point: Karajun

1. Start from the starting point to the northwest, drive for 50 meters and turn left ahead.

2.5 kilometers, then turn left.

3. Drive 10.2km and turn left into Ake section.

4. Drive along Ake Road 18. 1km to the destination (on the right side of the road).

End point: Kuoxu Grand Canyon

entrance ticket

Please consult the scenic spot for details.

Business?Hours?

08:30- 18:00 (all day); Closing time:17: 50 (65438+1October1-65438+February 3 1 Monday to Sunday)

Location of scenic spots

South Tianshan Middle, Tekes County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

Ili river 10

brief introduction

Yili River, also known as Yishui, Yili Lishui, etc. It is the largest inland river in Xinjiang, with a wide river surface and beautiful scenery.

The river flows into Kazakhstan from east to west at the mouth of Horgos River and finally into Lake Balkhash.

Snow peaks stand on the banks of the river, and trees are shaded. The famous Ili Bridge beside the Ili River is an excellent place to shoot the sunset-"Joey Sunset".

The upper reaches of Yili River are mountainous rivers, above Yili Village. The river winds through a wide valley full of swamps and lakes.

time reference

1 hour or less

traffic

There is no through train, so you can take a taxi from yining airport.

entrance ticket

Tips:

Please consult the scenic spot for details.

Business?Hours?

All day (all day)

(65438+1October1-65438+February 3 1 Monday to Sunday)

Location of scenic spots

Ili River, Chabuchar Xibe Autonomous County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region