The travel guide for Nalati Grassland mainly includes key points such as the best travel time, transportation modes, ticket information, and recommended travel seasons.?
I. Best Travel Time?
The best travel time for Nalati Grassland is from April to November. April to June is the best season for flower viewing, with the Air Grassland being known as the Garden in the Sky; July to September, the grassland is green like a meadow and is a great place to escape the summer heat; October to November, the Panlong Valley is colorful and is an excellent period for photography; while December to March, Nalati Grassland is covered with snow, creating a spectacular scenery, but the weather is colder, so attention should be paid to cold prevention and warmth retention.?
II. Transportation Modes?
Self-Driving: Starting from Urumqi, you can take the G30 Lianhuo Expressway to the G3016 Qingyi Expressway, which is approximately 530 kilometers and takes 7 to 8 hours to reach Nalati Grassland. The scenery along the way is magnificent and worth visiting.?
Public Transportation: Starting from the Xinyuan Nalati Airport, it only takes 55 kilometers and one hour to reach Nalati Town. If starting from Xinyuan County, it will take 105 kilometers and about 70 minutes to reach the West Gate of Nalati. The distance from Yining City to the West Gate of Nalati is 270 kilometers, with an estimated driving time of 3 hours. Additionally, the distance from Gongliu County to the West Gate of Nalati is only 200 kilometers, taking 2 hours to reach.?
III. Ticket Information?
The operating hours of the Nalati scenic area are from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm. The ticket is valid for 48 hours and allows re-entry into the scenic area. If you choose to self-drive, the ticket price is 300 yuan/person. In addition, the ticket price for the shuttle bus to Air Grassland is 40 yuan/person, Valley Grassland is 24 yuan/person, Snow Lotus Valley is 60 yuan/person, and Panlong Valley Road is 40 yuan/person. It is recommended for tourists to use the ‘Zhiyou Nalati’ mini-program for ticket purchase and tour planning.?
IV. Recommended Travel Seasons and Scenic Spots?
Spring (April to June): This is the best season for flower viewing at Nalati Grassland. The wildflowers on the Air Grassland compete to bloom, creating a pleasant scenery.?
Summer (July to September): The grassland is green like a meadow and is a great place to escape the summer heat. At this time, you can visit major attractions such as Tianjie Platform, Nomadic Families, and Snow Lotus Valley to experience the fusion of grassland scenery and Kazak folk customs.?
Autumn (October to November): The Panlong Valley is colorful and is an excellent period for photography. At this time, you can capture the magnificent autumn scenery of the grassland.?
In addition, there are other scenic spots around Nalati Grassland such as the Koksu Grand Canyon, Zhaosu Wetland Park, and Zhaosu Flower Sea that are worth visiting. They can be planned as part of a loop trip.?
Above is the travel guide for the Nalati Grassland, I hope it will be helpful for your trip.?