Xinyuan County, Yili City, has numerous tourist attractions, the most representative of which are: Nalati Grassland, Apricot Valley Wild Apricot Forest, Aerial Grassland, and Gongnais Grassland.
Nalati Grassland: This is one of the four major grasslands in the world, a subalpine meadow flora area, and is known as the ‘Green Pearl beneath the Tianshan Mountains’. It is located in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains and the eastern end of the Yili River Valley, with an average altitude of 1,800 meters. The grassland is vast and beautiful, with distinctive scenery throughout the four seasons. During spring and summer, the grassland spreads out like a green blanket, with various wildflowers blooming freely; in autumn, it is covered with golden yellow, becoming a sea of gold; in winter, it is covered with snow, resembling a world of ice and snow. Major attractions include Nalati Aerial Grassland, Valley Grassland, and Panlong Ancient Road.
Apricot Valley Wild Apricot Forest: The green hillsides here are full of blooming pink apricot blossoms, resembling a utopian paradise. It is a heaven for photography and flower lovers.
Aerial Grassland: Nalati Aerial Grassland can be considered the soul of the scenic area. It brings together snow-capped mountains, forests, streams, and grasslands, forming a picturesque and beautiful scenery.
Gongnais Grassland: This place offers beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons. It is the hometown of Xinjiang fine-wool sheep and also a famous producer of ‘Tianma – Yili Horses’. Visitors can experience the vastness of the grassland and the beauty of the horses here.
In addition, Xinyuan County boasts numerous attractions worth visiting, such as the Nalati Populus euphratica Forest, Nalati National Forest Park, Tawusani,沃尔塔交塔(Voltajiaota), Snow Lotus Valley, and more. Whether it’s natural scenery or cultural landscapes, Xinyuan County is rich in tourism resources, waiting for tourists to explore and discover.