Comprehensive list of attractions around Yili and Zhou Yili’s travel guide

Ili is a famous historical and cultural city with a long history. In ancient times, it was the cultural center and military center of the Western Regions. It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. Here is a complete collection of attractions around Ili.

Huiyuan Ancient City:

It was the seat of General Yili’s Mansion in the Qing Dynasty. It has two cities, the old and the new. The old city was destroyed by Tsarist Russia, and the new city is 15 kilometers north of the old city. Covering an area of ??3 square kilometers, there is a Bell and Drum Tower in the city center.

Ticket price: retail price: 80 yuan

Famous attractions: Yili General Mansion, Huiyuan Bell and Drum Tower

Transportation: The ancient city is 9 kilometers away from Huocheng County. It is 38 kilometers away from Yining City. You can rent a car for about 100 yuan. There is a direct train to Huocheng, which costs 2 yuan at the station opposite the post office. There are also taxis soliciting customers, which cost 5 yuan each.

Huiyuan, which means the Qing emperor’s favor extends far away, was once the center of Xinjiang, the largest city in Xinjiang, and enjoyed a great reputation. In 1871, Russia occupied Ili and the ancient city of Huiyuan was destroyed. The ancient city of Huiyuan we see today was rebuilt after the return of Yili in 1882.

Things change, things change. Today's Huiyuan Ancient City is just an inconspicuous small town in the northwest border. The contrast between before and after is huge and shocking. The tall bell and drum towers and city walls in the ancient city seem to still tell the story of its past glory.

Lin Zexu Memorial Hall:

It is one of the main patriotic education bases in Xinjiang. 2,00 photos, items, and more. On display in the exhibition hall.

Ili Lin Zexu Memorial Hall is located at No. 1 Fuzhou Road, Yining Economic Cooperation Zone, covering an area of ??10,000 square meters, with a construction area of ??2,000 square meters and an exhibition hall area of ??800 square meters.

Ili River Scenic Area:

Ili River is the largest inland river in Xinjiang. Snowy peaks tower over the river banks, and trees line the landscape. Yili Bridge is a great place to take pictures of the sunset. When the water level rises sharply in spring, the scene is spectacular.

Every year on holidays, bonfires are lit here. People cooked fresh fish, roasted mutton, drank as much as they wanted, and then danced and played on the grass, enjoying the wild life outside the Great Wall.

Tan Waisi Khan Mazar:

Sun Nahei, the tenth generation of Genghis Khan, lost his cousin’s tomb. It covers an area of ??100 acres, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with towering ancient poplar trees. It is a typical Central Plains pavilion building.

Nalati Grassland:

It is a subalpine meadow plant area and one of the four largest grasslands in the world. There are many deer on the grassland, which is called "deer park". There is an annual Kazakh steppe event here.

Swan Lake:

This is a lake composed of many interconnected mustaches. Around April every year, many swans and other rare birds fly here to breed. The swans, lakes, mountain peaks and clouds merge into a spectacular scene. There is a bird watching platform in the area.

Baruntai Yellow Temple:

Also known as "Shaersul", the majestic Yellow Temple is one of the four major Lamaist temples in Xinjiang. A large ancient building complex composed of 27 temples, with a plastic gold "Medel Buddha" statue standing in the main hall. Known as the "Little Potala Palace".

Gongsi Grassland:

The hometown of Xinjiang fine-wool sheep and the origin of the famous "Tianma-Ili Horse". This grassland has beautiful scenery all year round, especially in spring. In June, Kazakh herdsmen came from the "Winter Nest" for a special event. Girls in costumes and fierce riders added vitality to the grassland.

Xinghuagou:

This is the largest primitive wild apricot forest left over from the Middle Ages. It is located on the north bank of Gongnaisi River, 3 kilometers away from National Highway 218, covering an area of ??more than 30,000 acres. It is one of the concentrated areas of wild apricot forests in China. The wild apricot trees on the hillside will definitely make you feel relaxed and happy, as if you are in a paradise. The best time to see almond blossoms is from mid-April to early May.

Tiemen Pass:

One of the 26 passes in ancient China, the throat of the ancient Silk Road, and the ancient garrison ruins next to it.

Golden Beach:

The color of the sand is as golden as gold. In the distance there is the majestic Mount Kuruk of the Tianshan Mountains, and nearby is the Bo Lake with wide waters.

The tourist facilities are complete. Nearby are the World Expo Park and the Hongdie Valley Ethnic Customs Park.

Bosten Lake:

In ancient times it was called "West Lake". It is the largest alpine grassland inland

China's largest alpine grassland. More than a thousand springs are distributed throughout the grassland, which converges with the trickle of melted ice and snow in the basin to form Kaidu, the mother river of Bazhou. The river meanders through the grassland.

Every year in July and August, the grand Naadam Conference is held here. This is also the best time to visit Bayinbuluke Grassland.

Luntai Populus euphratica Park:

This park is located in the core of the Tarim Populus euphratica reserve. Starting from Luntai, you can reach the park along the desert highway 78 kilometers south.

The poplar trees here are very thick, and two or three poplar trees grow together. When visiting Populus euphratica Park in the afternoon, be sure to climb up to the observation tower to overlook the panoramic view of the park. The best viewing time for Populus euphratica is from October to November.