Xinjiang, China

Places to visit near Yining

Yining is a town in Xinjiang, China. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 6 parks, 1 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Jingyuan Temple (49 km) and Sayram Lake (94 km).

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Yining at a glance

Location
Xinjiang, China
Coordinates
43.9780° N, 81.5180° E
Places within 50 km
33 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Yining

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Yining: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Yining

10 parks within 100 km of Yining. The closest is Houtan Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yining

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yining. The closest is Old Town (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Yining

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yining. The closest is 汉家公主纪念馆 (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Yining

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Yining. The closest is 新疆察布查尔伊犁河国家湿地公园 (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Yining

6 treks within 100 km of Yining. The closest is P2020 (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Yining

4 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Yining. The closest is Great Mosque Shaanxi of Yining (21 km); the best-known is Beytulla Mosque (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Yining

3 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 99 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yining
  2. 22 km Beytulla Mosque · mosque, Ili
  3. 27 km Jingyuan Temple · Buddhist site, Ili
  4. 26 km 新疆三区革命历史纪念馆 · museum, Ili
  5. 24 km Back to Yining

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How to reach Yining

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yining by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions622乌孜别克文化大院 (21 km)
    Parks610Houtan Park (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110Old Town (21 km)
    Forts & heritage47汉家公主纪念馆 (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27新疆察布查尔伊犁河国家湿地公园 (39 km)
    Treks36P2020 (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Great Mosque Shaanxi of Yining (21 km)
    Museums23新疆三区革命历史纪念馆 (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Xinjiang Kashi River Wenquan (48 km)
    Temples22伊宁陕西清真大寺 (21 km)
    Buddhist sites11Jingyuan Temple (49 km)
    Churches11St. Nicholas Church (22 km)
    Beaches & coast01图开沙漠 (73 km)

    Yining: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yining?

    Beytulla Mosque (mosque, about 22 km), 新疆三区革命历史纪念馆 (museum, about 24 km), Jingyuan Temple (Buddhist site, about 49 km), Houtan Park (park, about 19 km), Great Mosque Shaanxi of Yining (mosque, about 21 km), 乌孜别克文化大院 (attraction, about 21 km).

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

    33 places on Spotwander: 6 other attractions, 6 parks, 1 viewpoint, 4 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Yining?

    Houtan Park, about 19 km by road; 人民公园 (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yining?

    Old Town, about 21 km by road; Borohoro Mountains (63 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Yining?

    汉家公主纪念馆, about 21 km by road; 伊犁林则徐纪念馆 (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yining?

    Start in Yining, visit Beytulla Mosque, then Jingyuan Temple, then 新疆三区革命历史纪念馆, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yining?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Yining

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