Nalati Grassland Travel Guide
Nalati Grassland is located in Xinyuan County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is one of the four major grasslands in the world and a subalpine meadow plant area. It attracts countless tourists with its magnificent natural scenery and unique folk customs. Here is a detailed travel guide to Nalati Grassland:
I. Best Travel Time
April to June: The best flower viewing season. The Aerial Grassland is known as the Aerial Garden, where wildflowers bloom in competition.
July to September: The grassland is green and lush, making it a great place to escape the summer heat and the best time to enjoy the grassland scenery and experience Kazakh folk customs.
II. Transportation Guide
Airplane: Starting from Nalati Airport, it only takes a 55-kilometer drive to reach Nalati Town.
Self-driving: There are convenient self-driving routes to Nalati Grassland from Xinyuan County, Yining City, and other places. Self-driving tourists should pay attention to road safety and enjoy the scenery along the way.
III. Ticket Information
Business Hours: The operating hours of the Nalati Scenic Area are from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm, with tickets valid for 48 hours and allowing for re-entry into the scenic area.
Ticket Prices: The ticket price for the Aerial Grassland shuttle bus is 40 yuan/person, 24 yuan/person for the Valley Grassland, 60 yuan/person for Xuelian Valley, and 40 yuan/person for Panlong Valley Road. If you choose to drive yourself, the ticket price is 300 yuan/person. It is recommended to use the ‘Zhiyou Nalati’ mini-program for ticket purchase and tour planning.
IV. Main Attractions
Tianjie Tai: An excellent location to overlook the beautiful scenery of the grassland.
Nomadic Families: Deeply experience grassland life, taste local cuisine, and enjoy experiences such as horse riding.
Xuelian Valley: Enjoy a close-up view of the magnificent scenery of Nalati’s main peak, Kabanbay Peak.
Tawusani (meaning ‘beautiful valley’ in Kazakh), Tianxiantai,沃尔塔交塔 Viewing Platform, and other attractions are also worth visiting.
V. Travel Suggestions
Shuttle Bus Route: The round-trip distance of the shuttle bus on the Aerial Grassland is 45 kilometers and takes about 3.5 hours. It is recommended that tourists have an in-depth experience at the Nomadic Families, the last stop.
Photography Enthusiasts: From October to November, the Panlong Valley is colorful and an excellent period for photography. In addition, the Yunshan Grassland has relatively low visitor traffic, making it more suitable for taking better photos.
Safety First: When playing on the grassland, please pay attention to personal safety, abide by the regulations of the scenic area, and do not trample on vegetation or disturb wildlife at will.
VI. Recommended Surrounding Attractions
Koeksu Grand Canyon: A geological wonder formed by the combined action of sedimentary rock layers deposited over billions of years and meltwater from the Tianshan Mountains.
Zhaosu Wetland Park: An ecological paradise with abundant lakes, marshes, and rivers, it is the habitat of many rare and endangered animals and plants.
Zhaosu Flower Sea: From June to August, the Zhaosu Flower Sea blooms in competition, with ten thousand acres of fragrant lavender fields, rape flower fields, and sunflower fields blooming in succession against the backdrop of snowy mountains and blue skies.
I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to the Nalati Grassland and enjoy a wonderful travel time!