"If I Could Only Visit One Grassland, I'd Choose Kalajun!"

Here's a brief travel guide to Kalajun Grassland: 📚📚About the Scenic Area Kalajun Grassland is located in Tekes County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang. It's a transitional zone from the Western Tianshan Mountains to the Ili River Valley, featuring a typical high-mountain wildflower meadow and natural grassland. It's also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The area combines diverse landscapes including snow-capped mountains, forests, canyons, and vast meadows, while also preserving the nomadic culture of ethnic minorities like the Kazakh people. ⌚⌚Best Time to Visit The ideal visiting period is from April to mid-October, with early June to mid-July being the absolute best time when the grass is lush, flowers are in bloom, and snow-capped mountains are still visible. 🚗🚗Transportation Guide By Air: Fly to Yining Airport first, then transfer to other transportation to reach Tekes County before heading to the scenic area. By Train: Take a train to Yining Station or Tekes Station, then transfer to a bus or hire a car. Self-driving: Drive or rent a car according to your needs, but be aware that some roads within the scenic area may be unpaved, so drive carefully. Public Transportation: First go to Tekes County. During peak season, you can take a direct shuttle bus from the East Bus Station to "Kalajun Scenic Area Bulake Ticket Office" for about 35 yuan. During off-peak season, you can hire a car in the county for approximately 400 yuan round-trip per vehicle. 💰💰Ticket Information All-inclusive Ticket: 275 yuan/person (includes grassland and canyon admission, shuttle buses in both areas, one-way boat ride and cable car), valid for 2 days. Grassland Ticket: From Bulake entrance - 70 yuan/person admission + 70 yuan/person shuttle bus = 140 yuan/person; From Visitor Center entrance - 80 yuan/person admission + 70 yuan/person shuttle bus = 150 yuan/person. Canyon Ticket: 35 yuan/person admission + 40 yuan/person shuttle bus + 80 yuan/person round-trip boat ride = 155 yuan/person. Self-driving Tour Ticket: 100 yuan/person. 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏻‍♂️Touring Routes and Suggestions Touring Routes: If you have plenty of time, choose the large loop for a week-long tour; if your energy or time is limited, the small loop for five days will still allow you to enjoy the essential scenery. You can also arrive at Bulake Ticket Office on the first day and take a sightseeing bus to East Kalajun Grassland. If you only have one day, it's recommended to visit the grassland in the morning and the canyon in the afternoon. If time is very limited, just visit the grassland. Recommended Spots: The Flower Platform and Falcon Platform on the grassland are worth exploring in depth. You can also hike or ride horses there. Kuoksu Canyon features a passenger cable car, Hutongsa Waterfall, and stone forest attractions. ❤️❤️Important Notes: Some scenic spots on the grassland are a distance from the shuttle bus stops, requiring a 0.5-1 hour walk or motorcycle ride. Horse riding at Falcon Platform has clearly marked prices - it's recommended to ride up and be careful not to take the wrong vehicle back. The area has strong UV radiation, large temperature differences between day and night, and rapidly changing weather, so bring warm clothes, high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and rain gear. Purchase tickets in advance for the scenic area. Shuttle buses depart when full, and you can get on and off at any stop. 🦐🍚Food Recommendations During your visit, try local specialties such as lamb pilaf, beef noodles, whole roasted lamb, grilled chicken wings, and mutton soup. 🏠🏠Accommodation Suggestions It's recommended to stay in Tekes County, which is close to the scenic area (about a 30-minute drive), making it convenient for the next day's tour.