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Top 10 attractions in Ili

Sayram Lake
2026 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do

Sayram Lake

9
4.7/5
Bole · 78.7km from Ili
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From IDR 94,595
Nalati Scenic Area
No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Northern Xinjiang

Nalati Scenic Area

7.9
4.5/5
Xinyuan · 69.4km from downtown
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From IDR 297,298
Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Ili

Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area

6.8
4.4/5
Zhaosu · 24.8km from downtown
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From IDR 108,109
Liuxing Street
No. 5 of Night Attractions in Xinjiang

Liuxing Street

6.4
4.6/5
Yining City · 3.6km from downtown
Free attraction
Nalati Grassland
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Nalati Scenic Area

Nalati Grassland

6.2
4.7/5
Xinyuan · 69.4km from downtown
Qiongkushitai Village
No. 7 of Night Attractions in Xinjiang

Qiongkushitai Village

6.1
4.7/5
Tekes County · 45km from downtown
Free attraction
Guozigou Bridge
No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Ili

Guozigou Bridge

6.1
4.9/5
Huocheng · 52km from downtown
Free attraction
Yili Tianshan Huahai Scenic Area
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ili

Yili Tianshan Huahai Scenic Area

6.1
4.4/5
Yining County · 48.9km from downtown
76% offFrom IDR 81,082
Xiata Ancient Trail National Forest Park
No. 10 of Best Things to Do in Ili

Xiata Ancient Trail National Forest Park

5.9
4.6/5
Zhaosu · 72.2km from downtown
Khorgas National Gate Scenic Area
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Horgos

Khorgas National Gate Scenic Area

6.1
4.1/5
Khorgas · 862m from downtown

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Trip Moments in Ili

Winging It Happily at Sayram Lake 💙

Winging It Happily at Sayram Lake 💙

“When I arrived, the first thing that caught my attention was the endless blue lake surrounded by mountains.”@littlegirllove · 3 days ago
Winging It and Enjoying Sayram Lake

Winging It and Enjoying Sayram Lake

“When I arrived, I decided to take things slowly and explore without rushing.”@littlegirllove · 3 days ago
Finding My Own Little Corner of Sayram Lake

Finding My Own Little Corner of Sayram Lake

“When I visited Sayram Lake, I didn’t expect to enjoy the little things as much as the lake itself.”@littlegirllove · 10 days ago
The Little Discovery I Made in Nalati

The Little Discovery I Made in Nalati

“When I visited Nalati Grassland, I expected my local discovery to be some amazing mountain view.”@halothere · 17 days ago
My Unexpected Day at Nalati Grassland

My Unexpected Day at Nalati Grassland

“When I visited Nalati Grassland in Xinjiang, China, I thought the trip would simply be about seeing endless green fields and taking beautiful photographs.”@unlimiteddream · 21 days ago
The Spot I Found a Little Overrated in Nalati

The Spot I Found a Little Overrated in Nalati

“When I first went to Nalati Grassland, I thought I would spend most of my time taking photos of the mountains and grassland.”@halothere · 22 days ago
Tourist Trap that I met in Zhaosu Grassland

Tourist Trap that I met in Zhaosu Grassland

“#touristtrap I imagined the grassland would be all about nature and open space.”@littlegirllove · 2 months ago
The Local Rule I Learned at Zhaosu Grassland

The Local Rule I Learned at Zhaosu Grassland

“#localrules No one explained the rules to me when I arrived at Zhaosu Grassland.”@halothere · 2 months ago

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ili famous for?

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Ili is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Sayram Lake, Nalati Scenic Area, and Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area.

What are the must-try activities in Ili?

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Consider Departing from Yining, Xinjiang: Sayram Lake 1-day tour with round-trip private charter and driver (admission ticket not included), Departing from Yining, Xinjiang: Nalati grassland 1-day tour with private charter and driver (admission ticket not included), and Yining Departure Sayram Lake and Guozigou Day Tour with Private Charter and Tickets: Admire the Mountain Sapphire in Ili. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.