The main highlight of tourism in Yili Xinyuan is Nalati Grassland, one of the four great grasslands in the world and one of China’s six most beautiful grasslands. It is known as ‘Paradise on Earth’. It is located in Xinyuan County, Xinjiang, in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains and at the eastern end of the Yili River Valley.?
Nalati Grassland boasts breathtaking scenery and vast grasslands. It is a subalpine meadow plant area with rich species and unique ecology.?
The four seasons here have distinct scenery. During spring and summer, the grassland spreads out like a green blanket, with colorful wildflowers blooming freely, contrasting beautifully with the blue sky, white clouds, and herds of cattle and sheep, resembling a dreamlike fairyland.?
In autumn, the grassland is covered with golden yellow, becoming a sea of gold; in winter, it transforms into a wonders of the ice and snow world.?
At Nalati Grassland, tourists can experience various tourist routes, such as the Aerial Grassland route, Valley Grassland route, and Panlong Valley route.?
The Aerial Grassland route brings together snow-capped mountains, forests, streams, and grasslands, known as ‘one mountain with four landscapes’. Standing on Tianmu Terrace and gazing into the distance, every scene feels like a masterpiece.?
The Valley Grassland route allows tourists to experience the nomadic life of the Kazakhs and have close encounters with sheep and horse herds.?
Besides Nalati Grassland, Xinyuan County has other attractions worth visiting, such as Xinghua Valley’s wild apricot grove, where apricot blossoms bloom in April, resembling a hidden paradise.?
In addition, tourists can also visit the Gongnais Grassland, which offers beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons. It is the hometown of Xinjiang fine-wool sheep and also the famous producing area of ‘Tianma – Yili Horses’.?
For tourists who love being close to nature, Nalati Grassland is undoubtedly an ideal tourist destination. It boasts not only vast grasslands and dense forests but also rich folk activities, making it particularly suitable for families to experience the charm of nature and folk customs together.?