Ili
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Best time to visit：May-Sep(Open all year)Gongliu>100 km from downtownHighlights:Yili, a shining pearl in Xinjiang, has become the first choice for countless horse riding enthusiasts with its unique natural scenery and rich horse riding experience. Enjoy the grassland scenery: The grasslands of Yili are like green brocade, with wild flowers scattered like stars, contrasting with spruce forests and snow-capped mountains. The horses galloped on the rolling hills, overlooking the Koksu Grand Canyon, and the river meandering through the earth, showing its majestic grandeur. Riding on the dreamy snowfield: In winter, Yili is covered in silver. Horses’ hooves tread on the snow, creating an ethereal rhythm. In the distance, smoke rises from the Kazakh yurts, creating an exotic atmosphere that makes you feel like you have entered a snowy fairy tale. Complete safety guarantee: Most of the coaches in Yili are local Kazakh riders. They have been dependent on horses since childhood and are familiar with the temperament of horses. They patiently teach cold-proof techniques before riding, keep a close eye on the horses throughout the ride, and use their superb skills to ensure safety. The helmets and protective gear they are equipped with meet the standards of severe cold regions, and special personnel will assist in standard wearing. Let you move forward without fear. Diverse supporting facilities:The Yili horse farm is equipped with dressing rooms, rest areas and dining areas,and serves special delicacies such as roasted whole lamb and mare's milk, where you can enjoy the flavor of Yili while feasting on them; there are also wonderful Kazakh equestrian performances regularly, with riders riding horses with vigorous postures and whipping them, and traditional horse-drawn sleighs to take you to enjoy the scenery and immerse yourself in the joy of Yili horse riding. When you swing up onto a horse and set foot on the magical land of Yili, the snowflakes splashed up by the horse's hooves and the fragrant grass trampled underfoot will all turn into the most touching poems deep in your memory.13 attractionKalajun National Park7.8
Kurdenin Scenic Area7.4
Best time to visit：Jun-AugHuocheng53.4 km from downtownHighlights:Yili is a great place to enjoy lavender in China. The lavender sea is dreamy and endless, with purple waves jumping and dancing in the sun.Huocheng County is the core planting area of Yili lavender, and is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Lavender". Ten thousand acres of lavender fields are scattered along the hillside valleys, forming unique landscapes such as "Purple Flower River" and "Flower Field Terraces". In Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden, tourists can also participate in harvesting ceremonies, theme photography and other activities. In the Tianshan Flower Sea Tourist Scenic Area in Yining County, more than 20,000 acres of lavender and the mountains in the distance complement each other, which is magnificent.The Yili River Valley is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with sufficient sunshine, humid climate, and large temperature difference between day and night, providing excellent conditions for the growth of lavender. When the breeze blows and the fragrance of flowers is overflowing, tourists can stroll along the flower paths, take photos and check in, feel the romantic atmosphere, and let their body and mind indulge in this purple romance.8 attractionYili Tianshan Huahai Scenic Area6.5
Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden5.2
