Among the tourism routes in Xinjiang, the recommended grassland theme routes mainly include multiple tour routes in Nalati Grassland and the self-driving tour route around the lakes in Xinjiang.?
Nalati Grassland is known as the "Paradise on Earth", located in Xinyuan County, Xinjiang. It is one of the world’s four major river valley grasslands and one of China’s six most beautiful grasslands. There are multiple tour routes for tourists to choose from:?
Sky Grassland Route: Starting from the Tourist Center and passing through places like Tianjie Platform and Tianmu Platform, tourists can overlook the continuous snow-capped mountains and the green grasslands below, experiencing the stunning scenery of "four landscapes in one mountain" (grassland, forest, snow-capped mountains, streams).?
River Valley Grassland Route: Also starting from the Tourist Center, it passes through places like Tawusani and Ancient Wusun Sites. Here, streams flow and herds of cattle and sheep graze, making it feel like a hidden paradise.?
Xuelian Valley Route: Suitable for tourists who love adventure, as they can appreciate the beauty of snow-capped mountains up close.?
Panlong Valley Route: The scenery along the way is absolutely stunning, suitable for taking photos and checking in, especially for photography enthusiasts.?
In addition, the self-driving tour route around the lakes in Xinjiang is also a grassland theme tourism route that cannot be missed. This route starts from Urumqi and passes through places like Sayram Lake, Yining, Zhaosu, and finally arrives at Nalati Grassland. Along the way, tourists can enjoy the tranquility of Sayram Lake, the steepness of Xiate Gorge, the expanse of Qiongkushitai Grassland, and the beauty of Nalati Grassland.?
When visiting these grasslands, tourists can also experience the fun of horse riding, go-karting, etc., feel the nomadic life of the Kazakhs, and have close contact with sheep and horse herds.?
Meanwhile, Xinjiang’s grassland scenic areas also provide complete tourism facilities and services, such as shuttle buses, to facilitate tourists’ visits.?
In general, Xinjiang boasts diverse grassland theme tourism routes. Whether tourists prefer natural scenery or cultural history, they can find suitable tourism routes here.?