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Ili Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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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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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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Ili Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Starting from Yining, driving southeast along the Yidun Expressway and national highway for about two and a half hours, the scenery outside the window fully unfolds after entering Gongliu County. The highway winds through...
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Popular Types of Attractions in Ili
Popular Attractions in Ili
Flower Sea Nalat | Kuoksu Grand Canyon Scenic Zone | Gongliuxian Diehu Park | Karamay Lake Wetland | Ili Zhaosu Equestrian Park | Qiongkushitai Village | Aleima Ski Field | Kuytun Library | Yilegadai International Ski Resort in Gongliu County | Duku Highway Monument | Huiyuan Ancient City History and Culture Exhibition Hall | Baiula Mosque | Guozigou Bridge | Korgas Special Zone Exhibition Hall | Joelma Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery | Kalkante Prairie | Xiateda Canyon
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Popular Restaurants in Ili
伊宁Enjoy·伊蕉叶假日酒店(伊宁飞机场店)·伊蕉叶·宴会 | 马孝祖手抓肉新疆菜(三河街店) | Ga san hu Restaurant | SP. THE WESTERN HUI-STYTLED | XIAO YANG GAO ZHUA FAN SHANG HAI CHENG DIAN | TANG SHAN YANG TE SE LAMB CHOP PULLING FILM | 琼库什台琼谷湾野奢营地·琼谷湾森林餐吧 | 小白餐饮香来手抓羊肉美食烧烤城 | 谜城特色羊排揪片子手抓肉 | TE FENG ZHUA FAN | 古兰丹姆百年古法冰淇淋 | MJHLTT | 每天春羊羔烤肉店 | 高胡赛东乡人家 | 一杆旗抓饭(奎屯店) | 食在艺厨新疆菜·民餐 | 琦香泉快餐厅 | 伊宁绿发洲际酒店·澜特色餐厅 | Xiyulaohuimin Restaurant (kaifaqu) | 伊宁绿发逸衡酒店·衡食餐厅 | 伊麦思·新疆菜·手抓肉·开锅涮 | 十里香农家乐 | 伊宁华美胜地洲际酒店·河畔全日餐厅 | 牛宫馆 | 阿谷朵格瓦奇文化体验馆 | 巩留县玉苏富休闲农庄 | 牛润烈手抓牛肉新疆菜馕坑烤肉(利群路店) | 那拉提英迪格酒店·恰秀·邻里餐厅 | HUA ZAI SHAO KAO | 椒之约秘制椒麻鸡
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Popular Trip Moments
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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] | Private Kuytun Day Tour (Anjihai Grand Canyon + Dushanzi Grand Canyon): Independent Travel Made Easier with Private Charter | 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] | Hejing Bayanbulak+Duku Highway 1-Day Private Charter Tour[Experience four seasons in a day] | Forest cycling + luxury picnic experience + 9 retouched travel photos at Kurdenin scenic area in Ili | 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] | Kuytun trip moments[On-site photography and videography services including aerial photos, short videos, promotional videos, wedding photos, portraits with all raw images provided] | Sayram Lake & Guozigou Bridge Day Tour from Yining | Qiaxi Grassland 1-Day Tour from Yining: Discover the Hidden Paradise ! | Xinjiang Region | Southern Xinjiang | Northern Xinjiang | Urumqi | Yining | Altay | Kashgar | Turpan | Professional Guide Services | Itinerary Planning | Huocheng trip moments[Travel photo shooting services including photos, short videos, wedding photography and videography, promotional videos, portraits, wedding photos with all raw images provided] | Departing from Yining, Xinjiang: Nalati grassland 1-day tour with private charter and driver (admission ticket not included) | Yining departure | Tohulasu secret grassland + Wuxifu Valley private 1-day tour | Kuytun Dushanzi, Anjihai Grand Canyon Private Transfer 1-Day Tour[Door-to-door Pick-up & Drop-off] | Yining departure | Sayram Lake in-depth lake loop + Guozigou Valley + seasonal lavender private 1-day tour | Private Day Tour of Hejing Bayinbuluke + Duku Highway [Exclusive Private Tour, Independent Travel]