Southern Xinjiang Grassland Travel Guide?
I. Destination Recommendation: Nalati Grassland?
Nalati Grassland is located in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains and the eastern end of the Yili River Valley. It is one of the famous grassland scenic areas in Xinjiang, renowned for its vast grasslands, dense forests, and majestic snowy mountains.?
II. Best Travel Time?
Flower Viewing Season: From April to June, the grassland is ablaze with flowers, creating a pleasant scenery.?
Nomadic Season: From June to August, you can deeply experience the nomadic life of the Kazakhs and feel the vitality of the grassland.?
Autumn Grass Season: From August to September, the grassland gradually turns golden, filled with autumn vibes.?
III. Main Attractions and Routes?
Aerial Grassland Route: The core area where you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the vast grassland connected to the snowy mountains. You can also experience traditional Kazakh life, such as horseback riding and archery.?
River Valley Grassland Route: Unfolds along the Gongnais Valley, allowing you to appreciate the harmonious beauty of the river and grassland complementing each other.?
Panlong Valley Route: Suitable for photography enthusiasts, with unique geological landscapes along the way.?
IV. Tickets and Fees?
Ticket: 95 yuan/person, valid for 2 days?
Shuttle bus fees:?
Aerial Grassland Route: 40 yuan/person (round trip)?
River Valley Grassland Route: 24 yuan/person (round trip)?
Panlong Valley Route: 40 yuan/person?
Cable car service: The round-trip ticket price from Hainaisai Station to Tianjie Platform is 98 yuan/person, and the one-way ticket price is 78 yuan/person (not a necessary route).?
V. Transportation Guide?
Bus: To get to Nalati from Yining City, you can take a bus directly from the "Yili Prefecture Passenger Transport Station" to the "Nalati Passenger Transport Station", with a ticket price of 56 yuan/person.?
Self-driving: During the off-season, to enter Nalati Grassland by self-driving, you need to bring your ID card, driver’s license, and a photo of your license plate. Go to the counter on the second floor of the Tourist Service Center to complete the procedures on-site, with a fee of approximately 200+ yuan.?
VI. Food Recommendations?
Grilled mutton skewers, pilaf, Narun (a Kazakh dish made of noodles and meat), laghman noodles, grilled meat, baked stuffed buns, naan, naan wrapped in meat, roasted whole sheep, etc.?
VII. Precautions?
Sunscreen: Bring sunscreen, moisturizing lotion, hand cream, sunglasses, neck scarf, and other sun protection items.?
Medicine: Prepare common medications such as cold medicine, stomach medicine, motion sickness medication, band-aids, etc.?
Clothing: Prepare summer clothes, thick outerwear, sunscreen clothing, etc., according to the season.?
Nalati Grassland attracts countless tourists with its magnificent natural scenery and rich ethnic culture. I hope this guide can help you better plan your journey to the southern Xinjiang grasslands.?