The one-day tour guide of Nalati mainly includes transportation guide, ticket information, tour route, and travel tips.
Transportation Guide:
Starting from Xinyuan Nalati Airport, it is about 55 kilometers and takes 1 hour by car to reach Nalati Town; from Nalati Town to the West Gate of the scenic area is another 20 kilometers, a half-hour drive.
Starting from Xinyuan County, it is about 105 kilometers and takes about 70 minutes by car to reach the West Gate of Nalati; or choose to go to the East Gate of the scenic area, which takes about 1.5 hours by car.
Starting from Yining City, the distance to the West Gate of Nalati is 270 kilometers, with an estimated driving time of 3 hours; to the East Gate of the scenic area is also 270 kilometers, with a driving time of 2.5 hours.
Starting from Gongliu County, it is 200 kilometers to the West Gate of Nalati, and it takes only 2 hours to arrive; or choose to go to the East Gate of the scenic area, which takes about 2 hours by car.
Ticket Information:
The operating hours of Nalati Scenic Area are from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm, with ticket sales stopping at 7:00 pm. The tickets are valid for 48 hours and you can enter the scenic area multiple times.
Ticket Prices: 95 yuan/person; Aerial Grassland shuttle bus 40 yuan/person; Valley Grassland shuttle bus 24 yuan/person; Snow Lotus Valley shuttle bus 60 yuan/person; Panlong Valley Road shuttle bus 40 yuan/person; Self-driving ticket 300 yuan/person
Tour Route:
Aerial Grassland: As the most essential part of Nalati, it boasts open views, with snow-capped mountains in the distance and verdant grasslands nearby. You can walk or take a sightseeing bus to get there.
Valley Grassland: The river water is clear and the trees on both banks are lush and green, making it a great place for hiking and picnicking.
Tianjie Platform: With an altitude of over 3000 meters, it is the best viewing point of Nalati Grassland, offering an overview of the entire grassland and distant snow-capped mountains. It is recommended to take photos in the morning or evening.
Nomadic Families: Located near Tianjie Platform, you can experience horse riding and other grassland-specific activities, as well as a rich folklore experience.
Other attractions: Such as Panlong Valley,沃尔塔shuttle bus route, etc., can be selected for visits based on time and interest.
Travel Tips:
Self-driving tours are highly recommended to avoid long queues for shuttle buses.
You can enter the scenic area as early as possible in the morning and take the first shuttle bus to the Aerial Grassland to avoid the peak crowd.
In the afternoon, you can choose to self-drive in the direction of Panlong Valley. In the valley grassland area, you can see herdsmen herding large flocks of cattle and sheep, and catch the sunset scenery in the evening.
Pay attention to sunscreen and warm clothing measures. The temperature difference in Xinjiang is large, and UV rays are intense in summer. It is recommended to bring sunscreen products and warm clothing.
The above information is for reference only. Specific itinerary arrangements need to be adjusted according to personal interests and actual situations.