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Fall Viewing Attractions
Top 10 Fall Viewing Attractions near Alashankou [2025]
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Narat Scenic Spot
4.5
/5
3268 reviews
7.9
From MXN$351.2
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609995291888
Address: Nalatizhen, Xinyuan, Ili, Xinjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
Wildflowers & golden prairie views
Mountains & rivers, scenic meadows
Saved by 216 users2084 positive reviews
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It's snowing in Nalati! ❄️❄️❄️ It's so beautiful! If you're driving in Nalati, you absolutely must have snow tires. No snow tires, no snow tires, no snow tires, no snow tires!!! Even four-wheel drive won't work; you MUST have snow tires.
Nalati, a paradise on earth, has very fresh air. Although autumn is already here, Nalati is still covered in green, quietly waiting for tourists to come and chat. The snow-capped mountains, forests, meadows and lakes are so beautiful that it is fascinating!
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Sayram Lake
4.7
/5
13945 reviews
9.1
From MXN$286.17
Based on 92 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609097659990
Address: Sayram Lake, Bole, Bortala, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
79 km lake cycling & foliage
Autumn lakes & snowy mountains
Saved by 437 users12274 positive reviews
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The 90-kilometer loop around the lake is breathtakingly beautiful at every turn; if it weren't for the need to catch the sunset over the ten-mile-long causeway, it probably wouldn't have taken six hours to complete. Thankfully, the 48-hour time limit allows multiple entries into the scenic area.
You're most likely asking about money-saving tips for sharing tickets to Sayram Lake, or about carpooling for tickets. Here are two options for reference:
1. Saving Money by Sharing Tickets for Self-Driving: Currently, a self-driving package ticket to Sayram Lake during the off-season costs 110 yuan per person. If multiple people are traveling together by car, one person can buy a self-driving package ticket to enter the park, while the others buy a 35 yuan hiking ticket (available before 6 PM). They can then meet up inside the scenic area, saving on the self-driving service fee per person. However, the hiking route is about two kilometers long, and the entrances for hiking and self-driving are different.
2. Carpooling for Tickets: Many day trips to Sayram Lake departing from Bole and Yili offer carpooling services, starting at 268 yuan. These carpooling services usually don't include entrance tickets, which need to be purchased online or offline. There are also group tours for up to 6 people, which include entrance tickets and the cost of circling the lake. You can check and book these on platforms like Ctrip.
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Kurdenin Scenic Area
4.4
/5
586 reviews
7.4
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609997758590
Address: Tokkuztara, Ili, Xinjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 4–5 hours
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Walking through the snow-capped spruces of Kurdenin, the air is filled with the coolness of the vegetation. A stream sings at the valley floor, and sunlight filters through the dense forest, casting tiny specks of light. Standing high and gazing out into the distance, the endless snow-capped mountains are set against a sea of dark green forest. In that moment, the world becomes tranquil, and time seems to slow down. This untouched, pristine beauty offers the most gentle healing to those who have lived in the city for so long.
The scenery is very beautiful, with alpine grasslands, canyon rivers, and spruce forests. You can drive in and out from Zhonggou and Donggou. The scenic area is very large and it takes a long time to drive by yourself.
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Qiongkushitai Village
4.7
/5
123 reviews
5.9
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8618099412818
Address: Qiongkushitaicun, Tekes, Ili, Xinjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Wavy fall landscape of the grassland ravines
A Colorful Sea of Flowers in a Natural Painting
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Change a way to experience life: poor mobile phone signal, (put down the mobile phone), live in a cabin or a boudoir, bow the body in the morning, look at the door, your own lawn, you can go as far as you want to go!
It takes an hour to get into the fairyland in the mountains. There are herds of cattle and sheep, green mountains, and birds flying. It's like a paradise. Slow down your pace, calm your mind, ride a horse and take a look. It's pretty good.
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China Fushou Mountain Scenic Area
4.1
/5
81 reviews
5.1
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609996565333
Address: 8 kilometers north of Daxigou Township, Huocheng County, Yili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 3 hours
Highlights:
Chrysanthemums & osmanthus fragrance abound
Autumn foliage: maples & ginkgos
53% positive reviews
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The tourism industry in Fushou Mountain seems to be very depressed now, and not many people go in. When I went there, I felt like I had the whole place to myself, the entire mountain. The scenery on the top of the mountain is nice, and there is a swing that is very suitable for checking in, and you can take pictures with that boundless feeling.
Very good scenic spot. I missed the apricot blossoms in Yili, but I happened to meet them here. There is a small river flowing along the way. The most beautiful apricot valley needs to be seen along the road up the mountain. I almost missed it. It is worth seeing when the apricot blossoms are in bloom. The aerial photography effect is best.
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Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area
4.3
/5
453 reviews
6.8
From MXN$104.06
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609996024789
Address: 17 kilometers from 758 County Road, Zhaosu County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
370 positive reviews
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An underrated tourist attraction. When people mention Zhaosu, many think of Xiatu, but Zhaosu Wetland Park has the Tekes River, Ili horses, and grasslands. You can also see horses bathing in the river and witness Kazakh love stories (girls chasing each other on horseback), etc.!
We all came here to watch the Heavenly Horses Bathing in the River. There seemed to be about a hundred of them running majestically, but the distance they ran was quite short, only six times in total. They were so fast at grabbing sheep that the show was over just as we reached the front of the performance venue.
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Tangbula Grassland
4.8
/5
88 reviews
5.7
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609994888678
Address: Nilka, Ili, Xinjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
30% positive reviews
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Go to Tangbula Grassland to enjoy the beautiful scenery of snow-capped mountains, experience diverse folk customs, feel the history and culture, and relax and purify your mind in nature. You can experience Kazakh yurt food (milk tea, hand-grabbed meat), learn Dongbula, dance black horse, participate in Aken singing, girl chasing, etc., and feel the nomadic culture. - Beautiful natural scenery: The grassland is vast, wild flowers are blooming, cattle and sheep are in herds, and the Kashgar River winds through it, which contrasts with the snow-capped mountains and forests, forming a picturesque scenery. The Fairy Lake is emerald green and clear, like an emerald inlaid in the embrace of the snow-capped mountains. In addition, there are hot spring resources, such as Buren Hot Spring, which are rich in minerals and have health-care effects.
- Rich history and culture: Mengkete Ancient Road was an important channel for the Wusun people to migrate westward into the hinterland of Tianshan during the Western Han Dynasty. It has a history of more than 2,000 years. You can feel the vicissitudes of history along the way. The Qiorma Martyrs Cemetery carries a heavy historical memory, where you can commemorate the soldiers who sacrificed their lives to build the Duku Highway.
- Diverse ways to play: suitable for self-driving sightseeing, driving along the S315 Provincial Road, it feels like the car is traveling in a painting, and there are many viewing platforms along the way, you can stop at any time to enjoy the scenery. For outdoor enthusiasts, Mengkete Ancient Road, Bear Valley and other places are good places for hiking adventures. You can also walk into the felt houses of local herdsmen, taste special foods such as roasted lamb, and experience the customs and habits of ethnic minorities such as the Kazakhs.
- The best playing period is long: from the end of May to the beginning of June, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the blooming red flowers of the Tianshan Mountains. From June to August, the grassland is green, wild flowers are colorful, and rape flowers are in full bloom. From July to September, you can also see the magnificent scenery of the golden grassland and snow-capped mountains against each other. There are unique scenery in different seasons.
- Good tourism facilities: There are facilities such as the Kork Mountain Resort and Aktas Resort in the scenic area, which can provide tourists with catering, accommodation and other services. The surrounding transportation is relatively convenient, whether you start from Nileke County or go along the Duku Highway.
It's over. I don't know where to go after playing here. This is the most beautiful place in the world! The key is that there is no entrance fee!
The snow-capped mountains, green grasslands, and gurgling streams are so beautiful. It's so beautiful.
If you are lucky, you can also see birds, flowers, cattle and sheep
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Zhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area
4.6
/5
143 reviews
6.4
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8613629995000
Address: 伊犁哈萨克自治州昭苏县
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
132 positive reviews
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Yuhu Lake is surprisingly beautiful, but also relatively secluded, so it's not a busy place for self-driving cars.
Many areas within the scenic area are still under development, which slightly impacts the scenery.
The scenic area's observation deck is a bit small, with only a few cars parked, which can easily lead to traffic.
I heard it is an artificial reservoir, but it is really beautiful. The color of the lake water is different in different locations. The facilities inside are not very complete. After seeing the lake, driving along the road inside is also a scenic line. You can also rest and eat by the lake, which is very comfortable. The car is 100/car and 30 per person. Children are half price and seniors over 65 are free. It is good. If the facilities are more complete, more people will come. The service of the staff is also good.
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Antler Bay Scenic Area
4.3
/5
68 reviews
5.3
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609936016565
Address: Boltong Ancient Ranch in Shawan County, Tacheng District, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
46% positive reviews
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The scenery of Lujiao Bay is picturesque, but it is only in June, July and August that the scenery is the most beautiful. Flowers are blooming and the lawn is green like a velvet carpet. You and your children can roll around and play on the carpet to your heart's content. It's super cool.
Lujiao Bay is a great place to escape the heat in July and August, the hottest season of the year. The scenery there is picturesque and like a fairyland. I recommend everyone to visit if you have the time and energy...
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10
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Aktas Grassland
4.6
/5
16 reviews
5.0
From MXN$75.14
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8615569270000
Address: 新疆维吾尔自治区伊犁哈萨克自治州特克斯县
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
The Sky Grassland is picturesque in the fall
Enjoy the changing seasonal scenery from the observation deck
43% positive reviews
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Beautiful, worth the trip.
I visited Dingqing Slope.
Later, it started raining and hailstorms, so I waited at the top for 30 minutes, but when I couldn't see anything, I ran away.
I'll see it next time.
It's very close to Tekes! Super convenient, and the grasslands are beautiful.
Recommended for people who like something a little more primitive, not so commercialized, but not as wide as the winding mountain road built in Nalati. There are few people and beautiful scenery. It is the grassland with the least people among the several grasslands we visited at the end of June, so the experience is full. Riding on the top of the mountain, the view is wide and the mood is refreshing. You can also see the panoramic view of Bagua City from a distance
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