The peak season travel guide for Nalati mainly includes the best travel time, transportation guide, ticket information, and travel tips.?
Best Travel Time:?
The peak season for Nalati Grassland mainly falls between June and September. During this time, the grassland is covered with green grass and wildflowers, offering pleasant scenery and mild weather, which is ideal for outdoor activities. Especially from July to August, the snow-capped mountains and grasslands complement each other, making it the best time for capturing magnificent landscapes.?
Transportation Guide:?
Self-Driving: Starting from Urumqi, drive west along the Lianhuo Expressway (G30). After passing Shihezi City, continue along Provincial Highway S201 and National Highway G218 until you reach Nalati Town, which takes about 6 hours in total. Self-driving tourists should pay attention to road conditions and weather and obtain a self-driving ticket (300 yuan per person, valid for 48 hours).?
Public Transportation: First, arrive at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and then take a connecting flight to Nalati Airport. There are buses from the airport to the scenic area. Alternatively, take a train from Urumqi Station or Urumqi South Station to Yining Station and then transfer to a bus bound for Nalati, which takes about 3 hours.?
Ticket Information:?
The entrance fee for the Nalati Scenic Area is 95 yuan per person (during peak season), which includes a pass for three attractions but not the shuttle bus. It is valid for 48 hours and allows two entries into the scenic area. Shuttle bus fares vary according to different routes, such as 40 yuan per person (round trip) for the Aerial Grassland shuttle bus and 24 yuan per person (round trip) for the Valley Grassland shuttle bus.?
Travel Tips:?
Aerial Grassland: It is Nalati’s signature attraction. Taking the shuttle bus uphill, you can enjoy the scenic beauty of undulating grasslands and snow-capped mountains, which make a beautiful contrast and are great for photos.?
Valley Grassland: With valleys, forests, and herds of cattle and sheep, the grassland is flat and comfortable, perfect for walking, picnicking, and capturing fairy tale-like photos in the green fields.?
Snow Lotus Valley: You can appreciate the magnificent scenery of the Nalati Main Peak – Kabanbay Peak from a close distance. The Spruce Grassland is less crowded, making it ideal for taking photos.?
Avoiding Crowds: If you want to avoid the peak tourist flow, you can choose to enter the scenic area as the first batch before the park opens in the morning, or enter when the tour groups are leaving in the afternoon. Opt for self-driving to explore the valley grassland area and wait for the sunset.?
During your visit, please pay attention to protecting the environment, respecting local customs, and enjoying a wonderful travel experience.?