Ili Valley Hot Springs
Ili Valley (Yili), Xinjiang, China
- Location
- Ili Valley (Yili), Xinjiang, China
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Located in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China, near the Kazakh border, the Ili Valley Hot Springs offer a unique thermal experience. The bicarbonate-rich water is part of a long thermal tradition. Visitors can soak in the natural hot springs and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Insider tip — The Ili Valley in northwestern Xinjiang is Central Asia's greenest corridor, sheltered by the Tian Shan ranges from the surrounding deserts and fed by glacial melt that makes the region unusually lush. Bicarbonate hot springs emerge at 42°C along river terraces where Kazakh herders have traditionally camped in summer with their yurts and livestock. The spring water has a clean, slightly effervescent quality reflecting the bicarbonate-rich geology of the surrounding limestone mountains. The valley wildflower meadows in June rival those of the Swiss Alps and are best combined with a horseback ride to the spring sites.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).