The Nalati Grassland travel guide mainly includes key points such as transportation, travel seasons, must-visit attractions, and itineraries.
I. Transportation
There are various transportation options to get to Nalati Grassland. You can choose to depart from Urumqi and drive along G30 Lianhuo Expressway to G3016 Qingyi Expressway, which is approximately 530 kilometers and takes 7 to 8 hours by car.
. Alternatively, you can choose to take a bus or drive from Urumqi, which takes about 4 hours to arrive.
. In addition, starting from Xinyuan Nalati Airport, it only takes 55 kilometers and one hour’s drive to reach Nalati Town; if starting from Xinyuan County, it takes 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; Gongliu County to the West Gate of Nalati is only 200 kilometers, reachable in 2 hours.
II. Travel Seasons
The Nalati Grassland offers different beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons. From April to June is the best flower viewing season in Nalati Grassland, with the Aerial Grassland being known as an aerial garden; from July to September, the grassland is lush and green, 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; while from December to March, the Nalati Grassland is covered in snow, presenting a spectacular sight.
III. Must-visit Attractions
The Nalati Grassland integrates grasslands, valleys, and forests. It has a high vegetation coverage and rich wildlife resources. Major attractions include Tianjie Platform, Nomadic Families, Tawusani (meaning "beautiful valley" in Kazakh), Tianxian Platform,沃尔塔交塔 Viewing Platform, Snow Lotus Valley, etc.
. Among them, hiking on the Aerial Grassland is one of the most classic attractions in Nalati. Walking along the wooden boardwalk, you can enjoy the undulating meadows and distant snow-capped mountains.
IV. Itinerary
Recommended itinerary: On the first day, after arriving in Nalati, stay in a characteristic homestay, enjoy local cuisine for lunch, go hiking on the Aerial Grassland in the afternoon, and capture the most beautiful sunset in the evening; On the second day, venture deep into the grassland hinterland to experience the joy of horseback riding across the grassland, have a BBQ picnic on the grassland at noon, explore Lover’s Valley in the afternoon, and in the evening, you can choose to set up a tent and camp on the grassland, gazing up at the stars in the sky.
In addition, if you choose to drive into the scenic area, the ticket price is 300 yuan per person, while taking the shuttle bus has different ticket price options.
. It is recommended for tourists to use the "Zhiyou Nalati" mini-program for ticket purchasing and tour planning to obtain a more convenient travel experience.