Ili Hot Springs

Yining (Ili), Xinjiang, China

Location: Yining (Ili), Xinjiang, China
Water type: thermal
Temperature: 40 °C
pH: 7.3

Water profile

Thermicity

Sedative

40 °C

LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation

Balancing

LowHigh

Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.

Buoyancy

Standard buoyancy

LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesCalcium

Ili Hot Springs are nestled in the Ili Valley near Yining, a fertile and scenically breathtaking region of northwestern Xinjiang bordering Kazakhstan, celebrated for its sweeping lavender fields, Kazakh pastoral culture, and the gentle climate created by Atlantic moisture penetrating deep into Central Asia. The valley's geothermal springs emerge amid rolling grasslands and orchards that bloom brilliantly in spring, attracting visitors seeking both natural beauty and the restorative benefits of mineral bathing. Soaking in the Ili hot springs is a uniquely tranquil experience, offering views of snow-capped peaks and the chance to immerse oneself in the living nomadic heritage of the Kazakh communities who have called this valley home for generations.

Insider tip — Ili Hot Springs lie in the verdant Ili River valley of western Xinjiang, a region where Kazakh, Uyghur, and Han cultures interweave against a backdrop of snow-capped Tian Shan peaks. The neutral thermal waters are low in sulfur, emerging gently warm from sedimentary geothermal layers. Spring is the finest season to visit, when apple and apricot orchards around Yining burst into blossom. The baths have a long tradition among Kazakh nomadic herders who paused here on seasonal migrations.

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