Tangbula Grassland in Yili, Xinjiang is a scenic tourist attraction. It is located in the east of Nilka County, Yili Prefecture, Xinjiang, and got its name because the rocks on the ridge on the east side of its valley resemble a jade seal, meaning ‘big seal’ in Kazakh.?
Tangbula Grassland has 113 gullies, forming 113 scenic spots with unique characteristics. The Kashgar River runs east to west, with high mountains suspended to the north and south, and frequent diagonal streams, making the scenery change with the water flow here, with many mysterious valleys. The flowing springs and murmuring streams on the grassland, as well as the spectacular grassland sunset and icy peaks reflected in the silent and deep alpine lakes, constitute a beautiful picture scroll.?
In addition, Tangbula Grassland is rich in natural resources such as forests, grasslands, waterfalls, and rocky mountains. The scenery here changes with the seasons, picturesque especially in summer with beautiful mountains and clear waters, making it an ideal destination for tourists to escape the summer heat.?
It is worth mentioning that the movie ‘Tian Shan Hong Hua’ (Red Flowers of Tianshan Mountains) was filmed here, making Tangbula Grassland even more famous.?
For tourists, the recommended playtime at Tangbula Grassland is 1-2 days, and the suitable seasons for visiting are summer and autumn. There are numerous attractions on the grassland, and tourists can choose to explore by hiking or horseback riding. Especially Fairy Lake, located halfway up the mountain on Tangbula Grassland with an altitude of over 3000 meters, forming a circular depression, is one of the attractions that tourists should not miss.?
In general, Tangbula Grassland in Yili, Xinjiang is a tourist attraction that integrates natural scenery, cultural landscapes, and ethnic customs, worth visiting and experiencing by tourists.?