What scenic spots are there from Kuqa to Ili?

Between Kuqa and Ili is a beautiful prairie road. There are many beautiful scenic spots worth visiting on this route. Next, let’s take a look at these scenic spots.

First stop: Yuli Populus euphratica forest

Uli Populus euphratica forest is located in the north of Yuli County. It is a tourist attraction with Populus euphratica as the main landscape. It has the largest wild Populus euphratica forest in the world. Every autumn, the leaf-falling season here is a good time to take photos.

There are not only large areas of Populus euphratica forests, but also colorful grasslands, such as yellow rapeseed fields and emerald green lawns. Visitors can choose to take a horse-drawn carriage or tour on foot. While getting close to nature, they can also feel the rich herder culture.

Second stop: Sailimu Lake

Sailimu Lake is located in the north of Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. It is a natural freshwater lake. The water here is clear, the scenery is beautiful, and the four seasons are different, leaving a deep impression on people.

The lake here is vast and surrounded by snow-capped mountains. In spring and summer, the lake is crystal clear and carp can be seen swimming in the water. In autumn, this is a great place to enjoy the red leaves. In winter, ice and snow cover the entire lake, so you can experience the fun of skating.

Third stop: Tianshan Tianchi

Tianshan Tianchi is located in the east of Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. It is a famous scenic spot in a nature reserve. The natural lake here is formed by melted glaciers. The water is clear and you can see duckweeds and fish at the bottom of the lake.

There are also magnificent mountains and endless grasslands here. In spring and summer, the orioles sing and dance, and the trees are shady, giving it a unique atmosphere. In autumn, snowflakes begin to fall on the top of Tianshan Mountain. The autumn colors and white snow on the mountain complement each other, which is extremely beautiful.

Summary

On the journey from Kuqa to Ili, there are many beautiful scenic spots worth visiting, and we have only listed three of them. Through this trip, we can deeply feel the beauty that nature brings to us, and we can also learn about the unique culture of the Han and Kazakh people.