2025 Bayanbulak Grassland Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

#chinatravelitinerary 🏜️ – China’s Secret Swiss Meadow (A stunning grassland paradise with rolling green hills, golden sunsets, and wild horses running free! 🏇🌄 Perfect for nature lovers & those seeking a remote retreat. ✨) 🗓️ Day 1: Arrival & Sunset Over the Grasslands ✈️ Flight: Bangkok (BKK) → Urumqi (URC) (~5.5 hrs) ✈️ Connecting Flight: Urumqi → Bayingolin (~1.5 hrs) 🚗 Drive to Bayanbulak (~3 hrs) through snow-capped mountains & open plains! 🏡 Stay at a Traditional Yurt 🏕️ ✨ Sleep under the stars in a cozy nomadic yurt! 🌞 Afternoon: Horseback Riding on the Grasslands 🐎 Ride across the endless green meadows! 🌅 Sunset at the ‘Nine Bends of the Kaidu River’ 📸 The river twists like a golden ribbon at sunset! 🍽️ Dinner: Uyghur & Kazakh Cuisine 🍢 Lamb Kebabs & Freshly Baked Nang Bread 🌙 Evening: Bonfire & Starry Skies ✨🔥 🗓️ Day 2: Golden Sunrises & Hidden Valleys 🌄 Morning: Catch the Sunrise Over the Rolling Hills 📸 Best Spot: A small hill near the yurts! 🚶♀️ Explore a Hidden Valley & Spot Wild Deer 🚗 Drive back to Bayingolin & Fly Home ✈️

Bayinbuluke, this place name became well-known because of the movie 'Pegasus.' In fact, the filming location of the movie was in the Anjihai Grand Canyon, while the real Bayinbuluke is the second largest grassland in China, second only to Hulunbuir. Bayinbuluke Grassland is located in Hejing County, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is a large meadow grassland in the central part of the Tianshan Mountains. The terrain here is flat, with an altitude of 1500-2500 meters, a mild climate, and water sources mainly replenished by surrounding mountain meltwater rivers. Thanks to its isolated basin terrain, suitable climate conditions, and minimal human activity impact, Bayinbuluke Grassland has preserved many rare species of flora and fauna in the world, making it an ideal habitat for swans. Transportation: Located deep in the Tianshan Mountains, it can be reached by driving along the southern section of the Duku Highway. After arriving at the visitor center of the scenic area, you must take the scenic area bus to enter the grassland, as private cars are not allowed inside. Accommodation and Dining: Both can be resolved in Bayinbuluke Town, Hejing County. There are many accommodations and dining options locally, and the visitor center is generally within walking distance. Travel Tips: The scenic area is very large, and you must take the bus, which stops at three stations. The first stop is Swan Lake, where you can get off to see the swans and then queue up to continue the journey. Be sure to take your personal belongings with you and not leave them on the bus, as you might not take the same bus again. The second stop is a temple, which is a small attraction. The bus stops briefly, and it is not recommended to get off unless necessary, as you will have to wait for the next bus with available seats, which can sometimes delay your trip. The third stop is the final stop. After getting off, follow the path up to the viewing platform. The distance is short, so it is not recommended to ride a horse or take a small shuttle bus. Riding a horse is expensive, and the shuttle bus does not offer good views. Walking up is easy, with a gentle slope and a short distance. Regarding the best time to visit, it is recommended to depart from Nalati in the morning, have lunch and check-in at the town at noon, and visit the scenic area in the afternoon. The reasons are as follows: 1. It is cold in the morning, with high humidity. After the sun comes out, the fog lingers and may even rain, while the afternoon is mostly sunny. 2. Visiting in the afternoon allows you to see the sunset, and with the reflection of the river bends, you can see the 'nine suns.' Precautions: 1. Be sure to physically prevent mosquitoes as much as possible! Various mosquito repellents are generally not very effective. Long sleeves and pants are more reliable. 2. You can find horse farms along the way before driving into the town. Going in the morning means fewer people, larger horse farms, and after a simple lesson from the herders, you can ride freely for a long time.

🎉When the wilderness meets the sunset The sunlight pierces through the thin clouds The light over the grassland is like golden brocade Neither glaringly bright Nor dimly yellow It is warm, deep, and gentle Covering every inch of grass tip The entire wilderness and the golden mountains shine together Peaceful and magnificent 📍Bayinbuluke Grassland 🎫 The following fees include tickets + shuttle bus ➤Adults: 127 RMB/person ➤Students: 94.5 RMB/person ➤Elderly: 61-64 years old, 94.5 RMB/person; 65+ years old, 31 RMB/person 🚗 Self-driving is not supported within the scenic area, the round trip is 90 kilometers, and you must take the shuttle bus 🍽️ There is food available at the third stop "Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns" in the scenic area 🕙 Daily from 8:30 to 19:00, no entry after 19:00 ⚠️ Closing time: Last year, the park closed after the National Day holiday