Chinese Name: 伊犁哈萨克自治州 (yī lí hā sà kè zì zhì zhōu)
Population: 2,930,600
Area: 56,500 square kilometers (21,815 square miles)
Location: in the west of Xinjiang, northwest China
Administrative Division: 1 autonomous county (Qapqal Xibe); 7 counties (Gulja, Qorghas, Tokkuztara, Kvnes, Monglkvre, Tekes, Nilka); 3 county-level cities (Yining, Kuytun, Khorgas); 2 regions (Qoqek, Altay)
Area Code: 0999
Zip Code: 835000
GDP (2019): CNY 222.645 billion (USD 32.272 billion)
Nationalities: Han, Kazak, Uygur, Hui
The Most Beautiful City in Xinjiang
Lying at the north foot of the Tianshan Mountain, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture is in the west of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, bounded on the northeast by Russia and Mongolia, on the west by Kazakhstan. The capital of Ili is situated in Yining City. There is a saying goes that you do not know how vast China is until you visit Xinjiang and you cannot truly admire the beauty of Xinjiang until you tour Ili. So there is no exaggeration to say that Yili is the most beautiful place in Xinjiang. The city features broad and green grasslands, lofty snow mountains, clear lakes and colorful flower seas. Guozigou Valley, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland are the most well-known spots. Rich Kazakh folk customs and grassland culture are retained in the Nalati Grassland.
|