Things to do in Kokdala

Narat Grassland is quite beautiful, especially the aerial grassland, which is stunning. You can drive there; just buy a self-driving ticket. There are also shuttle buses. The area is quite large. Panlong Valley Road, however, was just average, not as beautiful as I expected. The river valley grassland was teeming with cattle and sheep, but since it was nearing autumn, the grass wasn't as green anymore. I happened to be there during a grassland music festival. There were no celebrities, and the audience wasn't large, but the park was very well organized. There were large, clean temporary restrooms, and plenty of police, so everything was orderly. The only downside was that the parking lot was a bit far from the concert venue, as the venue was quite large. Because it's relatively remote, there weren't that many tourists there.

It was definitely the right choice to come! The scenic area is better than I expected. There are plenty of shuttle buses, and the area is so pristine – the air is fresh, there's lots of green grass, cattle and sheep graze freely, and the views are expansive. I didn't get enough of it!

This is a rip-off. The museum has a pungent smell that is so bad that you can't breathe. The smell is not pleasant to the senses. It's also small. It only took ten minutes to finish the tour. The total of 90 yuan was wasted. This is a rip-off. Beware! Beware! Beware! Sailimu Lake is half price for senior citizens. This is a rip-off. You need to pay full price.

I originally planned to go to Wensu Grand Canyon, but it was closed due to weather, so I went to Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon instead. Luckily, the weather was great; with the blue sky, the canyon's colors were particularly bright, and the contrasts were even more striking, making it perfect for taking photos in bright colors. The temperature difference inside the canyon is significant, depending on whether you get sun exposure. I recommend bringing a scarf this season; it's warm and can also be used as a photo prop. Although the scenic area isn't very large, walking around and taking photos will still take about two hours. If you don't want to walk, you can take the park shuttle bus or choose to ride a camel.

Before heading to Sayram Lake, I made a detour to the Khorgos National Gate, which borders Kazakhstan and is the largest free trade port in inland China. I also took the opportunity to learn more about the Silk Road and the foreign trade situation in the Western Regions.

Kuldning Scenic Area, located in Gongliu County, Ili Prefecture, Xinjiang, is known as the "Oriental Switzerland," where snow-capped mountains, spruce forests, and grasslands intertwine to create a picturesque landscape. Recommended attractions include the Qimengde Viewpoint, where a wooden boardwalk offers panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains and spruce forests; the Ayousai Viewpoint provides views of the snow-capped peak of Kabanbay Peak; and the Ten-Mile Gallery features winding streams with dappled sunlight, creating a natural gallery effect. Summers are cool and pleasant, ideal for self-driving or camping. Tent campsites and wooden cabins are readily available within the scenic area, while wild fruit forests and ancient spruce trees add to the rustic charm, making it a secluded and less-traveled gem on the Ili route.

The Perilla Beauty Lavender Creative Industrial Park is located at No. 999, Shenzhen Road, National Border Economic Cooperation Zone, Yining City, the capital of Ili Prefecture. It covers a total area of ​​24.9 acres and is "L"-shaped. It is the only large-scale industrial tourism scenic spot in Yining City with lavender culture as its main theme.

We drove ourselves to the Grand Canyon. The off-road vehicle cost 100 yuan per vehicle. Our companions either got free tickets or half-price tickets. Even though we paid full price, it was only 36 yuan, which was a very reasonable price. The scenery in the scenic area was beautiful. I recommend it.