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China's Ili attracts visitors with unique natural landscapes and cultural sites

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Aug 05, 2025, 14:51

Tourists try traditional costumes at Narat scenic area in Xinyuan County of Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 3, 2025. Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture has ushered in its peak tourism period. The region's unique natural landscapes and cultural sites have attracted a large number of visitors. It received 54.93 million domestic tourists in the first seven months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 10.31 percent. (Xinhua/Liu Lianfen)

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A boat sails on a lake in Zhaosu County of Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 30, 2025. Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture has ushered in its peak tourism period. The region's unique natural landscapes and cultural sites have attracted a large number of visitors. It received 54.93 million domestic tourists in the first seven months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 10.31 percent. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

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Tourists pose for photos in traditional costumes at Narat scenic area in Xinyuan County of Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 3, 2025. Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture has ushered in its peak tourism period. The region's unique natural landscapes and cultural sites have attracted a large number of visitors. It received 54.93 million domestic tourists in the first seven months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 10.31 percent. (Xinhua/Zhao Yusi)

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This aerial drone photo taken on July 30, 2025 shows a view of Xiata scenic area in Zhaosu County of Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture has ushered in its peak tourism period. The region's unique natural landscapes and cultural sites have attracted a large number of visitors. It received 54.93 million domestic tourists in the first seven months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 10.31 percent. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

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Children make pottery items in Yining City of Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 4, 2025. Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture has ushered in its peak tourism period. The region's unique natural landscapes and cultural sites have attracted a large number of visitors. It received 54.93 million domestic tourists in the first seven months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 10.31 percent. (Xinhua/Liu Lianfen)

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A child plays in Yining City of Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 4, 2025. Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture has ushered in its peak tourism period. The region's unique natural landscapes and cultural sites have attracted a large number of visitors. It received 54.93 million domestic tourists in the first seven months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 10.31 percent. (Xinhua/Zhao Yusi)

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A child pets a cub at Xiata scenic area in Zhaosu County of Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 30, 2025. Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture has ushered in its peak tourism period. The region's unique natural landscapes and cultural sites have attracted a large number of visitors. It received 54.93 million domestic tourists in the first seven months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 10.31 percent. (Xinhua/Liu Lianfen)

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Tourists ride horses at a scenic area in Gongliu County of Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 2, 2025. Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture has ushered in its peak tourism period. The region's unique natural landscapes and cultural sites have attracted a large number of visitors. It received 54.93 million domestic tourists in the first seven months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 10.31 percent. (Xinhua/Liu Lianfen)

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Horsemen perform in Zhaosu County of Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 29, 2025. Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture has ushered in its peak tourism period. The region's unique natural landscapes and cultural sites have attracted a large number of visitors. It received 54.93 million domestic tourists in the first seven months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 10.31 percent. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)