The best tourist routes in Nalati Grassland mainly include the following several routes:
Aerial Grassland Route: Visitor Center → Tianyun Platform, Tianjie Platform, Tianmu Platform → Nomadic Families. This route allows you to appreciate the stunning scenery of grasslands, forests, snow-capped mountains, and streams intertwined. Standing on the Tianmu Platform, you can overlook the continuous snow-capped mountains and the green meadow below.
River Valley Grassland Route: Visitor Center → Grassland Tribe → Tawusani → Ancient Wusun Sites → Yitigensai → Forest Park → Horse Racing Ground → Resort Village. This route is suitable for experiencing the fun of horse riding and go-karting. Meanwhile, the unique geographical environment and rich ecological landscape of the River Valley Grassland have attracted countless tourists.
Panlong Valley Route: This route offers stunning scenery along the way and is perfect for taking photos. Especially the western section of Panlong Valley Road is one of the popular spots for selfies among self-drive tourists.
Xuelian Valley Route: You need to take a minibus to get there and can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the snow-capped mountains up close. As an extension of the Aerial Grassland, Xuelian Valley is famous for its magnificent snow-capped mountain scenery and mysterious Tianshen Platform.
In addition, driving from Urumqi to Nalati is also a classic route choice, along which you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Mount Tianshan. After arriving in Nalati, in addition to visiting the grassland, you can also choose to visit scenic spots such as Gongnais Grassland and Sayram Lake.
Each of the above routes has its own characteristics, and tourists can choose according to their own time and interests. Meanwhile, it is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and pay attention to weather changes to ensure a pleasant journey.