Tangbula is a famous grassland scenic area in Nilka County, Ili region, Xinjiang, renowned for its primitive natural scenery and rich landscapes.
Tangbula Grassland is located in the eastern part of Nilka County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It is a general term for the canyon grassland landscapes upstream of the Kashi River. It got its name from a mountain valley southeast of the county town, where on the ridge to the east of the valley, there are several enormous rocks resembling jade seals, hence the name Tangbula, which means “big seal” in Kazakh. This place boasts beautiful scenery with various natural landscapes such as forests, grasslands, waterfalls, and rocks. It is one of the famous grasslands in the Ili region and a national 4A-level tourist scenic area.
Tangbula Grassland is highly favored by tourists for its primitive natural scenery and rich landscapes. Here, the grass is lush, the water flows gently, the distant snow-capped mountains are majestic, the spruces are verdant, the nearby mountain flowers are in full bloom, and sheep and cattle are in herds. Every step reveals a new scene, and the whole journey is like a painting, hence its names “Hundred-Mile Scroll” and “Natural Gallery”. Within the scenic area, there are famous attractions such as the Aersilang Stone Forest and the Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, known as the Xinjiang version of “Castle in the Sky”. Additionally, there are attractions like Fairy Lake and Little Huashan Mountain, each of which is so enchanting that visitors forget to leave.
Tangbula Grassland is a fully open and free natural scenic area without admission tickets or expensive fees, only the unlimited scenery given by nature. It is suitable for self-drive tours, where tourists can enjoy magnificent snow-capped mountains, glaciers, grasslands, fir trees, and streams along the way. Visitors can also experience the joy of horse riding here and feel the close contact with nature.
In summary, Tangbula Grassland is a must-visit attraction for tourism in Xinjiang, providing tourists with an excellent destination to relax and enjoy nature with its primitive natural scenery and rich landscapes.