Nalati Travel Guide?
Nalati Grassland, known as the ‘God’s Palette’ and ‘A Place Kissed by Heaven’, is a stunning hidden paradise in Yili, Xinjiang. Here is a detailed Nalati travel guide to help you better plan your itinerary.?
I. Basic Information?
Transportation:?
Starting from Xinyuan Nalati Airport, it only takes 55 kilometers and about 1 hour to reach Nalati Town.?
If starting from Xinyuan County, it takes only 105 kilometers and about 70 minutes to reach the West Gate of Nalati.?
The distance from Yining City to the West Gate of Nalati is 270 kilometers, with an estimated driving time of 3 hours.?
It is 200 kilometers from Gongliu County to the West Gate of Nalati, and it takes 2 hours to arrive.?
It is more convenient to go from Nalati Town to the West Gate of Nalati, which is only 20 kilometers away and takes half an hour to reach.?
Tickets:?
The operating hours of Nalati Scenic Area are from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm, and the tickets are valid for 48 hours and allow re-entry into the scenic area.?
The ticket price for the Aerial Grassland shuttle bus is 40 yuan per person, Valley Grassland is 24 yuan per person, Xuelian Valley is 60 yuan per person, and Panlong Valley Road is 40 yuan per person.?
If you choose self-driving, the ticket price is 300 yuan per person, and you can enter the scenic area an unlimited number of times within 48 hours.?
II. Travel Seasons and Recommended Attractions?
Best Travel Seasons:?
From April to June: The best flower viewing season, the Aerial Grassland is known as the Aerial Garden.?
From July to September: The grassland is green and lush, making it a great place to escape the summer heat.?
From October to November: Panlong Valley is colorful and is an excellent period for photography.?
From December to March: Nalati Grassland is covered in snow, presenting a spectacular scenery.?
Recommended Attractions:?
Aerial Grassland: It takes about 30 minutes by car to reach the top, where you can enjoy the vast grassland and the beautiful scenery of the distant snow-capped mountains.?
Internet Celebrity Bridge: Although crowded, the scenery is unique. It is recommended to walk along the stream for about 200 meters inside, where there is a similar bridge with better scenery and fewer people.?
Panlong Valley Road: A niche but beautiful attraction, the shuttle bus cannot reach here, self-driving allows you to deeply explore its hidden beauty.?
Xuelian Valley: Requires separate ticket purchase, you can appreciate the magnificent scenery of Nalati’s main peak, Kaban Bayi Peak, from a close distance.?
III. Self-driving Travel Guide?
Route Planning:?
Day 1: Visit the Aerial Grassland and Internet Celebrity Bridge in the morning; in the afternoon to evening, you can try taking photos of Nalati’s rainy scenery if it rains.?
Day 2: Visit the Valley Grassland and Panlong Valley Road in the morning.?
Precautions:?
Before self-driving, please check the vehicle condition to ensure driving safety.?
Plan your route in advance and understand the road conditions and weather conditions along the way.?
Respect local customs and habits, protect the natural environment, and do not litter.?
IV. Other Suggestions?
Food Recommendations: Try local specialty dishes, such as Xinjiang Zhuafan (seized rice).?
Accommodation Suggestions: You can choose to stay at hotels in Nalati Town or within the scenic area for convenient sightseeing.?
Dress Code: Choose appropriate clothing according to the season, use sunscreen in summer and stay warm in winter.?
I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Nalati and enjoy this mysterious and beautiful Tianshan hidden paradise!?