Ili River Bridge & Riverside
伊犁河大桥与河畔
The old bridge across the Ili River south of Yining city. Riverbanks, white poplars, and sunsets make up Yining's most classic evening scene.
The Ili River flows from east to west along the south side of Yining. The old Ili River Bridge and the newer parallel bridge are popular spots where residents go for evening walks and to watch the sunset. The riverside has walking paths, barbecue stalls, and viewing platforms. In summer, the sun sets late, and at around 9 p.m., the sky is still tinged orange-red. The south bank of the bridge is in Chabuchar County, and the riverside wetlands turn golden in autumn. Entry is free. It is about a 10-minute taxi ride from the city center. Mosquitoes are common by the river, so bring insect repellent, and do not swim in the river.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area
- Baytulla Mosque
- Shaanxi Great Mosque of Yining
- Hanren Street Bazaar
- Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture Museum
- Liuxing Street, Yining
- Lin Zexu Memorial Museum, Ili
- Jingyuan Temple & Qapqal Xibe Culture