Rafting kayaking SUP board on the Ili River -
Fishing and jeep tour on the Ili River in Almaty region -
Ili is a picturesque, beautiful river in the basin of Lake Balkhash, the length of the river in Kazakhstan is 815 kilometers, the river flows through the Almaty region of Kazakhstan and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, the total length of the river is 1439 kilometers. The Ili River is one of the main attractions of the Almaty region and is a favorite place for sport fishing enthusiasts and tourists from the city of Almaty. The river flows to the southwest and flows into Lake Balkhash; at its confluence, the river forms a large river delta measuring about 8,000 square kilometers, which attracts travelers with its beauty, and fishermen with an abundance of fish and convenient fishing spots. On the Ili River there are such famous attractions as the
Rock Paintings of Buddha Tamgaly Tas
City of Nomads (the scenery for the film “Nomad”)
Singing Barkhan (Akkum Kalkan)
Altyn-Emel Park-Reserve
How to get there, visit -
The Ili River is located 270 kilometers from the city of Almaty (3 hours on the way), the river flows through the territory of the Altyn-Emel Nature Reserve, Almaty region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 45°24′N 74°08′E
Information for tourists -
Fishing is possible on the Ili River; here you can always meet many people who like to relax on the river. The river is home to fish, carp, and catfish. It is also possible to organize rafting or kayaking on the river, and SUP boarding is also now developed on the river. The river is either calm, there are no steep river rapids on the river, you can swim in the river, but you must follow safety precautions. If you do not know how to swim well, then swimming in the river is not recommended. The Ili River is home to 427 plant species and 345 animal species, including important populations of rare species such as pelican, gazelle, tiger duck, common duck, and red-necked goose. It is especially beautiful on the Ili River in late spring and early summer, when the nature of the area blooms. Once upon a time, tigers lived in the Ili River delta, where the river flows into Lake Balkhash.
Ili River in Almaty region -
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