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A magical time, who wouldn't love it!

🌈 At the foot of the Tianshan Mountains⛰️, there is a land as dreamy and magical as a fantasy—the Nalati Grassland. Nalati, a place where the heart ❤️ can find rest. When the first ray of sunlight falls on this boundless grassland, the dewdrops sparkle with golden light, as if the earth’s eyes are gently blinking. The breeze softly brushes by, the green grass waves like the ocean 🌊, one wave after another, spreading toward the distance. 🌟 Ticket Information 🎫 Ticket: 95 RMB/person, valid for 48 hours, allows re-entry 🚘 Shuttle bus: Valley Grassland Line round trip 24 RMB 🚗 Self-driving ticket: 200 RMB/person (includes ticket, limited to Panlong Valley West Section + Sky Grassland + Valley Grassland, must book in advance on the “Smart Travel Nalati” Princess platform, daily limited, remember to book early) · ✅ Best Time to Visit 👉 May - June: Snow melts, grassland turns green, wildflowers 🌼 bloom, fewer tourists, average daily temperature 10 - 20°C, large temperature difference between day and night, bring a light jacket 🧥 and warm clothes. 👉 July - August: Peak tourist season, grassland at its fullest, lush green, wildflowers form a colorful carpet, horseback riding 🐴 available, stunning sunsets in the evening. 👉 September - October: Grassland gradually turns golden, trees on both sides of the valley change color, perfect for photography, cool climate, ideal for hiking 🚶 · ⭕️ Suggested Route ✨ Visitor Center → Grassland Tribe → Tawu Sani → Wusun Ruins → Yitigense → Racecourse → Forest Park · ✅ Recommended Attractions 📍 Tawu Sani: Filming location of "The Shepherd of Keketuohai," featuring mountains 🗻, forests 🌳, and meadows, with breathtaking scenery. 📍 Wusun Ruins: Experience historical traces and learn about Wusun culture. 📍 Yitigense: Kazakh folk culture exhibition area, with traditional yurts, offering a chance to experience local culture. 📍 International Racecourse: If lucky, you can see equestrian performances and sheep-catching competitions, and even try horseback riding yourself (80 - 100 RMB/hour). 📍 Forest Park: High forest coverage, perfect for walking 🚶‍♀️ · 🚘 Transportation Guide ✈️ By plane: Fly to Yining Airport first (about 250 km from Nalati, 3.5 hours), then charter a car or take a bus to the destination; 🚙 Self-driving/charter: Yining → Nalati about 3.5 hours (via G218); Urumqi → Nalati about 8 hours (via Lianhuo Expressway + G218); Duku Highway Dushanzi → Nalati about 4 hours, with stunning scenery along the way. ✨ Inside the scenic area: If not self-driving, buy shuttle bus tickets, frequent departures; if staying inside the scenic area, free shuttle booking available (book homestay in advance). · 🥣 Food Recommendations Hand-pulled lamb, baked buns, mare’s milk, yogurt, Kazakh milk tea · ⚠️ Notes 1️⃣ Large temperature difference between day and night, bring a jacket 🧥 in summer, wear down jackets in winter. 2️⃣ Strong UV rays, bring sunglasses 🕶️, hat, and sunscreen. 3️⃣ Many mosquitoes on the grassland, bring mosquito repellent. 4️⃣ Do not trample the grassland or pick flowers, carry your trash with you. 5️⃣ Altitude around 2000 meters, generally no altitude sickness, but avoid strenuous exercise. 🥰 Xiao Yi has been working hard to make detailed guides for everyone 🤗 Feel free to ask any questions!
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Posted: Aug 21, 2025
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