Places to visit near

Yili

Yili is a town in Ili district, Xinjiang, China. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit: 1 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 parks and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Jingyuan Temple and Sayram Lake.

43.9000° N, 81.3500° E

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km37
Must-see2
Notable6
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Yili

3 stops, one loop, back by 2:48 pm

122 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Yili
  2. 新疆三区革命历史纪念馆museum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Huocheng Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Jingyuan TempleBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  5. Back in Yili
Today’s loopYiliStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Yili?

Beytulla Mosque (mosque, about 3 km), 新疆三区革命历史纪念馆 (museum, about 6 km), Jingyuan Temple (Buddhist site, about 30 km), 维吾尔庭院 (attraction, about 2 km), Old Town (viewpoint, about 2 km), Uighur Mosque (mosque, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Yili?

37 places on Spotwander: 9 other attractions, 1 viewpoint, 9 parks, 4 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yili?

Old Town, about 2 km by road; 白石峰观景台 (72 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Yili?

Houtan Park, about 2 km by road; 人民公园 (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Yili?

Start in Yili, visit 新疆三区革命历史纪念馆, then Huocheng Fort, then Jingyuan Temple, and drive back — about 122 km by road in all.