The Ili River Valley is located in the northwest of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and is a trumpet shaped valley that opens westward in the embrace of the Tianshan Mountains. Due to its unique geographical location and climate conditions, it has gained numerous reputations such as "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall", "Wet Island in Central Asia", and "Granary of Xinjiang". It is one of the most beautiful natural scenery and abundant resources in Xinjiang.
The Ili River Valley is known as the "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall" and has rich and diverse natural landscapes.
Grassland
The Ili River Valley is a concentrated distribution area of the world's four major alpine valley grasslands (Nalati, Bayinbuluke, Gongnaisi, Tangbula, etc.).
Nalati Grassland: One of the four major grasslands in the world, known as the "aerial grassland", with abundant water and grass, and rich scenery levels.
Kalajun Grassland: A typical "five flower meadow" grassland, known as the "human grassland", named after its undulating curves that resemble human curves under specific light and shadow.
Tangbula Baili Gallery: The streams in Tangbula Valley are gurgling, and the spruce forest is lush and straight, like a poem or painting.
Qiongkushutai: a Kazakh pastoral village surrounded by undulating grasslands and forests, very primitive and peaceful.
Sea of flowers
Huocheng Lavender: Located at the same latitude as the world-renowned lavender producing area of Provence, France, it is the largest lavender planting base in China. Every mid to late June, thousands of acres of lavender bloom, forming a purple ocean known as the "Provence of the East".
Zhaosu rapeseed flowers: Every July, millions of acres of rapeseed flowers bloom in the Zhaosu Plateau, complementing the distant snow capped mountains and nearby grasslands, forming a spectacular yellow flower sea.
Xinghuagou: located in Tuergen, Xinyuan County, it has the largest primitive wild apricot forest left over from the Middle Ages. Every year in early April, apricot blossoms bloom all over the mountains and fields, like clouds and clouds.
Rivers and Lakes
Ili River: The largest river in Xinjiang in terms of water volume. Appreciating the sunset on the Ili River Bridge during sunset is a classic scenery in Yining City.
Sairimu Lake: Although administratively part of Bortala, it is closely connected geographically to the Ili River Valley and is a must pass for travelers to Ili. It is known as the 'last tear of the Atlantic'.
Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area: Located in Yining City, it is a large-scale cultural scenic spot that mainly reflects the original ecology of Yili Uyghur folk customs.
Canyon
Dushanzi Grand Canyon: Located in Dushanzi District, the cliffs on both sides of the canyon are washed away by flowing water to form unique textures and unique landforms.
Kuitun River Grand Canyon: Similar to Dushanzi Grand Canyon, it is equally magnificent and steep.
Kuoksu Grand Canyon: Located in Tekes County, Crocodile Bay is its iconic landscape.
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Voltage and socket
The standard voltage in China is 220V. The commonly used socket shape is as shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and tourists can also rent socket adapters at the hotel front desk.
Make a phone call
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese fixed-line phone in China, it is necessary to dial the China area code (+86) and the city area code (e.g. Beijing +10) before the fixed-line phone number to be dialed.
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese mobile number, it is necessary to dial the Chinese area code (+86) before the mobile number of the person being called.
Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
Emergency: 120
Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance before departure, and properly keep diagnosis certificates, outpatient medical records, fee lists, prescriptions, invoices, etc.
Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
