The detailed travel guide for Na La Ti includes transportation, ticket information, travel seasons, recommended routes, and scenic highlights, etc.
I. Basic Information
Transportation: It only takes 55 kilometers by car from Xinyuan Na La Ti Airport to Na La Ti Town; if starting from Xinyuan County, it takes 105 kilometers by car. The distance from Yining City to the West Gate of Na La Ti is 270 kilometers, and from Gongliu County to the West Gate of Na La Ti is 200 kilometers. It is more convenient to get to the West Gate of Na La Ti from Na La Ti Town, which only takes 20 kilometers by car.
Tickets: The operating hours of Na La Ti Scenic Area are from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm, and tickets are valid for 48 hours with the option of re-entry. Tickets for the Sky Grassland shuttle bus are 40 yuan/person, River Valley Grassland 24 yuan/person, Snow Lotus Valley 60 yuan/person, and Panlong Valley Road 40 yuan/person; if you choose to self-drive, the ticket is 300 yuan/person, with unlimited entries within 48 hours.
II. Travel Seasons
From April to June is the best flower-viewing season in Na La Ti Grassland, with the Sky Grassland being known as the Sky Garden; from July to September, the grassland is green like a meadow, making it a great place to escape the summer heat; from October to November, Panlong Valley is colorful and suitable for photography; from December to March, Na La Ti Grassland is covered in snow, presenting a spectacular scenery.
III. Recommended Routes and Scenic Highlights
Sky Grassland Route: Visitor Center → Tian Yun Platform → Tian Jie Platform → Tian Mu Platform → Nomadic Families. The sky grassland is like an emerald falling from the sky, spanning more than 1,800 square kilometers. Standing on the Tian Mu Platform, you can overlook the continuous snowy mountains and the green grass at your feet.
River Valley Grassland Route: Visitor Center → Grassland Tribe → Tawusani → Ancient Wusun Sites → Yitigensai → Forest Park → Horse Racing Ground → Resort. The river valley grassland has babbling streams and flocks of cattle and sheep, as if you are in a haven of tranquility. You can take a photo with the snowy mountains in front of the Tian Shen Platform.
Panlong Valley Route: The scenery along the way is breathtaking, suitable for taking photos and checking in, and you can explore niche locations inaccessible by shuttle buses, feeling the beauty of the mysterious Na La Ti.
Snow Lotus Valley Route: Requires separate ticket purchase and travel by minibus to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the snowy mountains up close.
IV. Other Suggestions
It is recommended to use the "Zhi You Na La Ti" mini-program for ticket purchasing and tour planning.
At the Nomadic Families, you can deeply experience the grassland, cuisine, horse riding, etc., while taking portrait photos and beautiful photos of the Internet-famous bridge. However, please note that the area for taking photos at the Internet-famous bridge is crowded, so you can choose a similar but less crowded bridge for photos.
In case of weather changes, self-driving tickets allow you to enjoy the scenery without worry, avoiding the hassle of queuing for shuttle buses, and you can enter the scenic area multiple times within 48 hours.
The above strategies are for reference only, and specific itinerary arrangements need to be adjusted according to personal interests and time.