The Yili Nalati travel guide mainly includes information on transportation, tickets, travel seasons, and main attractions.
Transportation:
Starting from Xinyuan Nalati Airport, it only takes one hour to arrive at Nalati Town. If starting from Xinyuan County, it takes about 70 minutes to reach the West Gate of Nalati. The distance from Yining City to the West Gate of Nalati is 270 kilometers, expected to take 3 hours by car
Self-driving is also a good choice, as you can drive along G30 Lianhuo Expressway to G3016 Qingyi Expressway for about 530 kilometers, which takes about 7 to 8 hours. The scenery along the way is worth seeing
Tickets:
The operating hours of Nalati Scenic Area are from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm, with tickets being valid for 48 hours and allowing re-entry. The ticket price for the shuttle bus to Aerial Grassland is 40 yuan per person, 24 yuan per person for Valley Grassland, 60 yuan per person for Snow Lotus Valley, and 40 yuan per person for Panlong Valley Road. If choosing to self-drive, the ticket price is 300 yuan per person. It is recommended to use the ‘Zhiyou Nalati’ mini-program for ticket purchase and tour planning
Travel Season:
From April to June is the best flower viewing season in Nalati Grassland, with Aerial Grassland being praised as an aerial garden. From July to September, the grassland is lush and green, making it a great place to escape the summer heat. From October to November, Panlong Valley is colorful, providing an excellent period for photography. While from December to March, Nalati Grassland is covered in snow, creating a spectacular scenery
Main Attractions:
Tianjie Terrace: The best viewing point of Aerial Grassland, favorited by photographers for capturing sunrises and sunsets
Nomadic Families: You can enter a yurt to enjoy a bowl of milk tea, listen to a Dongbula song, or ride a horse on the grassland
Tawusani: The iconic photo spot is the ‘Eternal Garden’ wall, along with various strangely shaped rocks, creating a picturesque scenery
Snow Lotus Valley: You can appreciate the magnificent scenery of Nalati’s main peak, Kaban Bayi Peak, from a close distance
In addition, attractions such as沃尔塔交塔 Observation Deck, Tianxian Terrace, Koksu Grand Canyon, Zhaosu Wetland Park, and Zhaosu Flower Sea are also worth visiting
When preparing to travel to Nalati, remember to pack appropriate clothing according to the season, such as warm clothing for winter or sunscreen equipment for summer, and prepare tools like cameras and camcorders to capture beautiful moments