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Ili Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026

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Recommended trip: 4–5 day(s)

Recommended trip: 4–5 day(s)

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Things to do in Ili

What to do

Looking for things to do in Ili? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Nalati Scenic Area
Nalati Scenic Area
4.5/53,730 Review
Kalajun National Park
Kalajun National Park
4.6/53,587 Review
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Hiking
Boat tour
Kuerdening Scenic Area
Kuerdening Scenic Area
4.5/5629 Review
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Hiking
Natural scenery
Xiata Tourist Attraction
Xiata Tourist Attraction
4.5/5982 Review
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Historic landmark
Night view
Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area
Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area
4.4/5655 Review
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Natural scenery
Night view
Liuxing Street
Liuxing Street
4.6/580 Review
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Historic landmark
Night view
Duku Highway
Duku Highway
4.8/5354 Review
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Night view
Zhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area
Zhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area
4.6/5221 Review
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Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Tekes Bagua City
Tekes Bagua City
4.3/5169 Review
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Night view
Guozigou Bridge
Guozigou Bridge
4.9/5184 Review
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Night view
Yili Tianshan Huahai Scenic Area
Yili Tianshan Huahai Scenic Area
4.4/5289 Review
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Natural scenery
Night view
Yili Old Town Cultural Tourism Zone
Yili Old Town Cultural Tourism Zone
4.4/5113 Review
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Night view

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Ili, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Ili dishes and foodie spots.
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伊宁Enjoy·伊蕉叶假日酒店(伊宁飞机场店)·伊蕉叶·宴会
伊宁Enjoy·伊蕉叶假日酒店(伊宁飞机场店)·伊蕉叶·宴会
5.0/525 Review
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Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. $11/person
XIAO YANG GAO ZHUA FAN SHANG HAI CHENG DIAN
XIAO YANG GAO ZHUA FAN SHANG HAI CHENG DIAN
4.8/59 Review
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Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. $4/person
TANG SHAN YANG TE SE LAMB CHOP PULLING FILM
TANG SHAN YANG TE SE LAMB CHOP PULLING FILM
1.0/57 Review
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Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. $6/person
天力农家乐特色菜
天力农家乐特色菜
3.7/56 Review
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Innovative cuisine
Avg. $7/person
马孝祖手抓肉新疆菜(三河街店)
马孝祖手抓肉新疆菜(三河街店)
3.3/519 Review
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Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. $9/person
Ga san hu Restaurant
Ga san hu Restaurant
2.5/58 Review
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Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. $11/person
TE FENG ZHUA FAN
TE FENG ZHUA FAN
4.3/56 Review
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Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. $5/person
古兰丹姆百年古法冰淇淋
古兰丹姆百年古法冰淇淋
2.5/52 Review
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Bakery
Avg. $2/person
MJHLTT
MJHLTT
4.8/513 Review
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Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. $6/person
琦香泉快餐厅
琦香泉快餐厅
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Quick bites
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Ili: FAQ

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What's the most popular attractions in Ili?

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Here are the best places to visit in Ili, including: Sayram Lake,Nalati Scenic Area,Kalajun Grassland
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How to get to Ili from Changsha?

Yes, there are no direct flights. You need to take a train from Changsha to Urumqi, then take a bus from Urumqi to Yili, or transfer from Wuzhou to Yili.
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What do I need to know before visiting Ili?

It is recommended to go in the summer, the grassland is green; if you are driving, you can come to the Yili Grand Circle, the famous Duku Highway and Yizhao are also open; from Urumqi - Anjihai Grand Canyon - Kuitun - Tex Bagua City - Zhaosu Prairie - Nalati - Bayinbulak - Duku Road - Urumqi, here, you can see Ili's all seasons; passing through the Devil City, will hear in the wind "devil's voice" oh. Self-driving needs attention: the first is to pay attention to safety, it is recommended not to drive alone, the second suggestion to bring some thick clothes.
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What is the most beautiful place in Ili?

When the Nalati grassland legend was in the west of Genghis Khan, a Mongolian army marched from the depths of the Tianshan Mountains to Yili. It was a spring day, but the mountains were filled with snow. The hunger and cold made the army tired and did not want to turn over the mountains. It is a grassland with flowers and brocades. The springs are densely covered and flowing like water. It is like entering another world. At this time, the clouds open the sunrise and the sunset is like blood. People can't help but yell "Nalati (with the sun),... Attraction level: AAAAA Ge Dengbei is located more than 60 kilometers west of Zhaosu County, on the east coast of the Sumubai River. The full name is "Pingding Junggar Minge Mountaineering Monument... Wild Walnut Valley Wild Walnut Ditch is located in Yili, Xinjiang. Ishgrik Mountain in the southeast of the county, known as "the world is rare
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What's the best food in Ili?

Cantaloupe, grapes, watermelon, various fruits and lamb, and noodles.
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What is a good souvenir from Ili?

1, lavender Huocheng has a lavender manor, where the lavender products are good, goods. 2, hanging apricots Apricot does not fall after maturity, naturally dried on the tree, in the Gongliu and Turks to Jonkushtai on the road to sell.

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