About Yining
Yining is the capital of the Kazakh Autonomous Region, located in the People's Republic of China. The city is locally known as Ghulja among the people. Yining is an diverse city where people from many different ethnic groups live together. Situated on the banks of the Ili River, it is the agricultural and commercial center of the region. Most of the fertile land is being used for tea plantations and on-site gardens. Animal husbandry, at the same time, is one of the important components of the city's economy.
The city is located in a semi-dry desert climate. The whole of the year is dominated by arid and sunny weather conditions. Winter months are quite cold. The spring season is considered the best time to visit Yining. Buses are widely used for both urban and intercity transportation. It is also possible to go by trains to rural and surrounding towns. Yining Airport is approximately a 15-minute drive north of the city center. When visiting the city, it is possible to see too many soldiers and police. Remember that it is forbidden to photograph these employees.
Ecology tourism in Yining is developing in recent years. Sayram Lake National Park is a beautiful area that has to be visited if you come to Yining.
