Jingyuan Temple is located in Sunzhaqi Nonglu Township, 6 kilometers west of Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County. Built in 1892, it is one of the more influential temples among the Eight Great Temples of Ili during the Qing Dynasty. It is now a key cultural relics protection unit at the autonomous region level, covering an area of 15,000 square meters with a building area of over 2,000 square meters. The entire temple features a symmetrical and proportionate layout, with staggered pavilions that are simple and natural. It is a microcosm of the fusion between Central Plains culture and frontier culture, fully reflecting the architectural artistry of the Xibe people, as well as serving as physical evidence of the Xibe people and other brotherly ethnic groups defending the frontier and safeguarding national unity.
Dulata Port Dulata Port, at an elevation of 780 meters, is a commercial port between China and Kazakhstan. It is a jointly planned but yet-to-be-developed port under bilateral agreement, facing Qongja County in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. The area around the port features flat terrain stretching as far as the eye can see. To the north, the Ili River Valley is visible, while the Wusun Mountains lie to the south. The ground is covered with drought-resistant desert steppe vegetation...
The hot spring is 4 kilometers from Wangtian Cave. Several springs flow continuously down from higher ground along the gully. Each spring can accommodate 3 to 4 people for showers at the same time. The water is warm, comparable to that of a hot spring. It is said that due to prolonged sunlight exposure, the water is non-toxic and sterile, and can help treat skin diseases and rheumatism. …
Kezilaxia WaterfallKezilaxia Waterfall is located in a deep mountain valley on the east side of National Highway 217 (Dushanzi–Kuqa Highway), about 10 kilometers east of the Nalati Scenic Area. After visiting the Sky-Viewing Cave, continue for another 6 kilometers to reach Kezilaxia Waterfall. The waterfall has a drop of over 10 meters and a width of several meters. It is formed by numerous trickling streams from the mountaintop converging at a rugged peak,...
Naze-Qulot Grassland Nature ReserveNaze-Qulot Grassland Nature Reserve is located in the depths of the Nalati Mountains within the territory of Talede Town, at the headwaters of the Dajilgalan River. It is 30 kilometers away from the county seat as the crow flies, with a herding trail leading to the area. The geographical coordinates are roughly between 43°03′–43°13′ north latitude and 83°31…
Bai沟 Scenic Area
Ancient Tomb The ancient tomb is the northernmost of three tombs aligned from north to south here and also the largest in area, situated close to the highway. It is an earthen mound tomb with a collapsed center at the top. This tomb can be regarded as representative of over 1,600 Wusun tombs located along the northern bank of the Gongnaisi River, stretching from the Gongnaisi Breeding Farm to Zeketai. The ancient tombs in this area come in three types: earthen mound tombs, stone pile tombs, and stone coffin tombs…
Gongnaisi Grassland in Yili, meaning "Sun Slope" in Mongolian, is located within Xinyuan County, Yili. It is the homeland of Xinjiang fine-wool sheep and a renowned birthplace of the "Heavenly Horse—Yili Horse." The terrain of Gongnaisi Grassland in Yili is undulating and spectacular, featuring both mountain and valley grasslands, with pastures available in all four seasons, as well as rivers, lakes, springs...
The Horse Ranch is located in the central area of the Nalati Scenic Zone, on the east side of the resort. The terrain here is distinctly terraced, with the racetrack situated on the third terrace. The first terrace is the southern hillside, the second serves as a natural grandstand, and the fourth is the Gongnaisi River to the north. The racetrack stretches over 1,000 meters from east to west and more than 800 meters from north to south, taking an...
The vast and crystal-clear waters of the Gongnaisi River flow without foam. Only at the bends where the current crashes against rocks do calm whirlpools spread outward in rings before smoothing out toward the west like a flat piece of cloth... Dense thickets of four to five-meter-tall reeds shift through various hues as the seasons change. One thinks of summer...
Scattered across the towering mountains of the vast Ili River Valley from west to east are ancient rock paintings left over from the Middle Ages. Along the northern bank of the Gongnaisi River, stretching nearly 100 kilometers from the Gongnaisi Breeding Sheep Farm to the Ili Iron Mine, rock paintings have been discovered in almost every valley, forming a rare rock painting corridor. There are two relatively concentrated areas...
People's Square The Xinjiang County People's Square was constructed on May 22, 2002, and completed on October 30, 2003. The square stretches 375 meters from north to south and 202 meters from east to west, covering an area of 75,750 square meters. Its overall layout extends deeply from north to south and is symmetrically arranged from east to west. The square consists of the Century Monument, Cultural Garden, Children’s Play…
Tang Jialeke Memorial Hall The Tang Jialeke Memorial Hall in Xinyuan County is located within the Tang Jialeke and Aisim Monument compound in the southern suburbs of the county town. It was completed in September 2003. The site covers an area of 44 mu, with the memorial hall building spanning 1,273 square meters. At its top stands a sculpture of a white swan, reaching a total height of 39.6 meters. The total investment was 1.7 million yuan…
Akensai Horse Racing GroundThe Akensai Horse Racing Ground is located in the northern part of the Aken Singing and Storytelling Square. It is an open and flat grassland, with a high terrace to the north that serves as a natural grandstand. In summer, local herders hold traditional ethnic activities here such as horse racing, eagle hunting, and "girl-chasing," making it, along with Aken singing, a hub for Kazakh cultural and sports events...
Monument and Tomb of Asim The renowned Kazakh folk musician, Asim Donshi, was born in 1896 in Xiaoerbulake, Xinyuan County. He began learning to play the dombra at the age of 13. After the 1930s, as Xinjiang’s ethnic cultural and artistic endeavors continued to develop, Asim Donshi further refined his playing skills and...
Hamust Ski Resort The Hamust Ski Resort in Xinyuan County is located at the eastern end of the county town, 10 kilometers from the county center, 20 kilometers east of the Wild Fruit Forest Scenic Area, and on the southern side of the Nalati Tourist Branch Airport. It faces the Nalati Airport across the road, with a straight-line distance of 1.5 kilometers. The ski resort covers an area of 3,200 mu, with a total investment of over 2 million yuan...
Nalati National Wetland Park is located to the west of Xiaoerbulaq Town, bordering Kalabula Township and the Breeding Sheep Farm. It is a comprehensive tourism park integrating four major functions: wetland ecological sightseeing, wetland science education, waterfront leisure vacation, and wetland cultural experience. According to reports, Nalati National Wetland Park will open to...
Black Lake is located on the Subash Grassland beneath the Muztagh Ata ice peak. Against the backdrop of white snow, the deep alpine lake water appears ink-black, hence its name. …
Apricot Valley is located in Turgun Township, Xinyuan County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang. The slopes are covered with wild apricot trees, forming the largest surviving medieval primeval apricot forest. Situated on the north bank of the Gongjis River and just 3 kilometers from National Highway 218, it spans over 30,000 acres, making it one of China’s major concentrations of wild apricot forests. …
The Western Region Wine Culture Museum is located in Xiaoerbula Ke Town, Xinyuan County. It is currently the only comprehensive museum in Xinjiang that reflects the wine culture of the Western Region, as well as the largest industrial culture museum in the region. Just 20 kilometers from Xinyuan County, 20 kilometers from Nalati Airport, and 70 kilometers from Nalati, it lies on the main route to the Nalati scenic area…