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Ili Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | September, 2026
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Guiyang Yunding flower sea | Xinjiang-style wonderland, 1h direct
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A new homestay in Nilka, Yili—a must-stay for your Tangbula road trip
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Nalati 3-day 2-night guide｜Stay at a beautiful hotel with an open-air snow mountain pool
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Shanghai departure Xinjiang 10 days｜One-time check-in of northern Xinjiang’s legendary scenery
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Sayram Lake, you're beautiful. Taking photos is as easy as breathing.
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Found a gem on my Xinjiang road trip! This Song-style hotel is stunning
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Complete guide to Xinjiang’s Duku Highway: tribute to the backbone of the Tianshan Mountains and the pioneers who built the road
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The 4 most beautiful counties in Xinjiang! Visiting just two will leave you in awe!
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Popular Types of Attractions in Ili
Popular Attractions in Ili
Baishi Mountain | Kalajun National Park | Dengta Zhiqing Pavilion | Karamay Lake Wetland | Gongnaisi Forest Park | Wusun Mountain | Qiongkushitai Village | Kesangyan Karst Cave | Shidiguyang Sceneic Area | Hantengge Li Ski Resort | Ili River Bridge | Yili River Folk Cultural Tourist Village | Kuytun Food and Leisure Street | Mt. Xitianshan Natural Reserve | Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden | Crocodile Bay | China Fushou Mountain Scenic Area
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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 | 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 | 伊宁绿发洲际酒店·澜特色餐厅 | 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
10-day Northern Xinjiang road trip guide for late June 🚘 | 💜 Lavender Fields of Yili | 🌿 Kalajun Grassland | Fly to Xinjiang with Trip.com from RM1,391 return! | KL to Xinjiang Unreal Flight Deal from RM 1,442 Return! 🚀✨ | Nalati, Xinjiang | Encounter fairyland scenery on G218 | Where to relax in August? 8 hidden summer escapes tested and guaranteed | The last tear of the Atlantic, a blue that heals a lifetime | I'm back from suffering at Sayram Lake, and I really don't recommend coming in August or September, because it's just too... | Yili's best-kept secret is Qiaxi, unlocking the snowy mountain, spruce valley, and grassland | Personally tested: cool and uncrowded spots for August | August 12 in Ili, some honest truths | Horseback riding on Nalati grassland in August | Even rainy days can be amazing | A tested city for traveling with kids without getting tired, so worry-free it brings tears | Four must-visit cities to broaden your children's horizons | Dushanzi Grand Canyon | starting point of Duku Highway, the backbone of the red canyon | Late-night compilation! The complete 8-day Ili loop guide to avoid pitfalls, highly recommended to save now! | End of summer trips｜See the sea, grasslands, and hidden ancient cities | Where's the best place to go in August? These 8 destinations are just right | 8-day summer guide to Yili and beyond: Explore all the popular spots | Guiyang Yunding flower sea | Xinjiang-style wonderland, 1h direct | Qiongkushitai | The forgotten secret of the Tianshan Mountains: stay in a fairytale wooden cabin and watch the Milky Way | 2h direct from Tianjin｜No need to go to Xinjiang Switzerland, unlock 4 secret mountain escapes | 8 Days & 7 Nights in Xinjiang: A Complete Nature Retreat—From Sapphire Lakes to Valley Villages | A new homestay in Nilka, Yili—a must-stay for your Tangbula road trip | 🇨🇳 Xinjiang 4 days 3 nights: A short trip but offering a glimpse into mountains, lakes, deserts, and culture. | Relax and beat the heat in August, this less-known place has fewer crowds and beautiful views. | 10 hidden gem destinations with an average temperature of 20℃ departing in August | A stunning hidden hiking spot in the mountains
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] | One-Day Tour from Yining to Qaxi Grassland: Experience the Hidden Paradise and Discover the Jiangnan Beyond the Great Wall in Ili! | Sayram Lake & Guozigou Bridge Day Tour from Yining | 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 | 1-day tour to Guozigou Bridge and Sayram Lake in Yining, Xinjiang, China [the last tear of the Atlantic] | China Ili Yining International Airport VIP lounge | Lounge | VIP | Domestic departures/waiting lounge | Trip Moments in Xinyuan[Commercial Photography & Videography/Wedding Portraits/Wedding Day Coverage/Street & Candid Photography/Aerial Shots/Multilingual Translation Services] | Departing from Yining, Xinjiang: Nalati grassland 1-day tour with private charter and driver (admission ticket not included) | Round-trip from Yining, Xinjiang: Kalajun grassland 1-day tour with private charter and driver (admission ticket not included) | 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] | Private Day Tour of Hejing Bayinbuluke + Duku Highway [Exclusive Private Tour, Independent Travel] | Private Kuytun Day Tour (Anjihai Grand Canyon + Dushanzi Grand Canyon): Independent Travel Made Easier with Private Charter | Hejing Bayanbulak+Duku Highway 1-Day Private Charter Tour[Experience four seasons in a day] | Kuytun trip moments[On-site photography and videography services including aerial photos, short videos, promotional videos, wedding photos, portraits with all raw images provided] | 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]