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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 Attractions in Ili
Flower Sea Nalat | Kuoksu Grand Canyon Scenic Zone | Gongliuxian Diehu Park | Ili Zhaosu Equestrian Park | Aleima Ski Field | Huaning Temple | Kuytun Library | Duku Highway Monument | Qiao'erma | Akeyazi River | Gongnaisi River | Joelma Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery | Guozigou Pasture | Yining City Seascape Park | Western Wine Culture Museum
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Popular Restaurants in Ili
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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] | 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] | 1-day tour to Guozigou Bridge and Sayram Lake in Yining, Xinjiang, China [the last tear of the Atlantic] | 1-day tour to Ku'erdening from Yining, Xinjiang, China [snow mountain + grassland + sea of flowers] | Kuytun trip moments[On-site photography and videography services including aerial photos, short videos, promotional videos, wedding photos, portraits with all raw images provided] | One-Day Tour from Yining to Qaxi Grassland: Experience the Hidden Paradise and Discover the Jiangnan Beyond the Great Wall in Ili! | Kuytun Dushanzi, Anjihai Grand Canyon Private Transfer 1-Day Tour[Door-to-door Pick-up & Drop-off] | 1-day tour to Yili + Yining Sayram Lake + Guozigou Bridge with multiple modes (group + private tour) | Hejing Bayanbulak+Duku Highway 1-Day Private Charter Tour[Experience four seasons in a day] | Private Kuytun Day Tour (Anjihai Grand Canyon + Dushanzi Grand Canyon): Independent Travel Made Easier with Private Charter | Yining departure | Sayram Lake in-depth lake loop + Guozigou Valley + seasonal lavender private 1-day tour | 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 | Kokdala trip moments[Travel photo shooting services including photos, short videos, wedding photography and videography, promotional videos, portraits, wedding photos with all raw images provided] | 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 !