Nalati Grassland in Ili, Xinjiang, is a picturesque tourist destination that offers multiple tourist routes for tourists to choose from. Below are the main tourist routes and their features of Nalati Grassland:
Aerial Grassland Route:
Route: Visitor Center → Tianyun Platform → Tianjie Platform → Tianmu Platform → Nomadic Families (round trip to the final destination)
Feature: This route takes tourists deep into the grassland, offering breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains intertwined with meadows. Tianjie Platform is the commanding height of Aerial Grassland, offering an overview of the entire grassland. Nomadic Families provides an opportunity to experience the nomadic life of the Kazakhs.
Valley Grassland Route:
Route: Visitor Center → Grassland Tribe → Tawusani → Ancient Wusun Site → Ytigense → Forest Park → Racecourse → Resort (round trip to the final destination)
Feature: Valley Grassland attracts tourists with its unique geographical environment and rich ecological landscapes. Here, streams flow gently, and flocks of sheep and cows graze, as if one has entered a secluded paradise. Tourists can feel the magnificent work of nature and the richness of history here.
Panlong Valley Route:
Route: There are multiple ways to take the route, but it usually includes attractions such as the Service Center, Grassland Tribe, Tawusani, Ancient Wusun Site, and Ytigense, and may involve transfers.
Feature: The Panlong Valley route offers stunning scenery along the way, perfect for taking photos. Tourists can enjoy natural landscapes such as forests, hillsides, streams, and flocks of sheep, cows, and horses.
Xuelian Valley Route:
Route: Nomadic Families → Tiancheng Platform → Xuelian Valley (shuttle bus required, fee: 60 yuan)
Feature: Xuelian Valley allows tourists to appreciate the beauty of Nalati’s main peak, Kabanbayi Peak, from a closer distance, making it an excellent choice for photography enthusiasts.
Self-driving Route:
Starting from July 18, 2024, Nalati Scenic Area has opened the Tayiasu self-driving route, with a total length of about 21 kilometers and one-way traffic, connecting with the Aerial Grassland section to form a self-driving loop.
Tourists can also choose to drive from Urumqi to Nalati along the G30 highway, with a total distance of about 500 kilometers and good road conditions.
In addition, Nalati Scenic Area offers a variety of activities such as horseback riding, go-karting, four-person bicycles, as well as paid programs like folk customs performances and photo sessions with lambs.
. Tourists can plan their itineraries according to their interests and time, choosing routes and activities that suit them.
Please note that the prices of scenic area tickets and shuttle bus tickets may be subject to change, and the actual prices shall prevail. Meanwhile, tourists are advised to make reservations for self-driving tours in advance through the mini-program "Zhiyou Nalati", and to pay attention to the opening hours and tips for visiting the scenic area to ensure a smooth journey.