Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture

伊犁哈萨克自治州

Ili · Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall, the hometown of Tianma · Nalati sky grassland, the purple romance of lavender

Xinjiang

Last updated: May 2025

Best Season

March-May, September-November

Budget/Day

$50-100

Language

Medium

Payment Ease

Easy

伊犁哈萨克自治州 landmark

landmark

伊犁哈萨克自治州 street

street

伊犁哈萨克自治州 scenery

scenery

伊犁哈萨克自治州 culture

culture

伊犁哈萨克自治州 food

food

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Must-See Attractions

伊犁哈萨克自治州 Old Town

Explore the historic center of 伊犁哈萨克自治州.

2-3 hours Free

Must-Eat Foods

伊犁哈萨克自治州 Local Cuisine

📍 Old Town, 伊犁哈萨克自治州

Authentic local food of 伊犁哈萨克自治州.

$5-15

Suggested Itinerary

2 days

Day 1: Explore 伊犁哈萨克自治州 city center

Day 2: Discover Xinjiang surroundings

Getting Around

bus

Buses available in 伊犁哈萨克自治州

taxi

Taxis and ride-hailing available

Local Tips

Visit during spring or autumn

Warnings

Check weather before traveling

Useful Chinese Phrases

你好

Ni hao

Hello

Detailed Restaurant Addresses

Hotel booking codes, neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown, 50+ phrases, and monthly event calendar...

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Medium

Some English in tourist areas, but limited elsewhere. A few key Chinese phrases will go a long way.

Aksu

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March-May, September-November•$50-100

Medium

Some English in tourist areas, but limited elsewhere. A few key Chinese phrases will go a long way.

Altay Prefecture

阿勒泰

Altay · The origin of human skiing Kanas · The legend of the lake monster in Kanas, the Tuva village of Hemu

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March-May, September-November•$50-100

Medium

Some English in tourist areas, but limited elsewhere. A few key Chinese phrases will go a long way.

Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture

巴音郭楞蒙古自治州

Bayingoleng · The first state in China, the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains · The largest prefecture in China, the millennium echo of the ancient city of Loulan

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March-May, September-November•$50-100

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Last updated: May 2025

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