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Yining is situated in the far northwest of Xinjiang in the center of the Ili River Plain. Formerly known as Ningyuan, the city was first built in 1762. It was one of nine fortified towns built along the Ili River during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Today, the city is the capital of Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. Popular attractions include the offices of a Qing dynasty military official, Shaanxi Mosque, Baidula Mosque, Huolong Cave, the Ili Grasslands and the Ili River.
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Yining Travel Guide
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Yining is situated in the far northwest of Xinjiang in the center of the Ili River Plain. Formerly known as Ningyuan, the city was first built in 1762. It was one of nine fortified towns built along the Ili River during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Today, the city is the capital of Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. Popular attractions include the offices of a Qing dynasty military official, Shaanxi Mosque, Baidula Mosque, Huolong Cave, the Ili Grasslands and the Ili River.
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Most of the walls and doors are painted blue by the locals. I feel like that I arrive at another city, such as Chefchaouen in Morocco. You should never miss the fruits in Xinjiang which are sweet and big.
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Experience a different charm at the Great Mosque of Yining | Blue skies and dancing figures
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