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#Nalati Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Nalati
🌌The Nalati Tourist Center can go to the Sky Prairie and Valley Prairie. The Valley Prairie is located in Xinyuan County, Yili State, Xinjiang, with an altitude of more than 2,000 meters. It is a place that Xinjiang people admire.
🏔Looking far away, you can see the Kabamba main peak covered with ice and snow all year round. At the foot of the mountain, the grass is like shade, the forest is dense on the waist of the mountain, the top of the mountain is covered with snow, the rushing Gongnais River roars past, the spruce stands tall, the grass is green, it is a veritable sky prairie. Its large scale, beautiful scenery and pleasant scenery make tourists feel as if they are in a beautiful painting.
🏞Nalati Valley Prairie is one of the four major valley prairies in the world, and it is as famous as the famous Swiss mountains. The Valley Prairie has the Wusun Camp, the Wusun Horse Team statue, the Prairie Tribe, and the Kazakh herders' felt tents and local delicacies such as roast buns, roast naan, handmade yogurt, and daily necessities.
China's Most Beautiful ◆ Six Great Grasslands
Grasslands,
Our country's grasslands are diverse,
Stretching thousands of kilometers from east to west,
The ingenious work of nature,
Has created these pure lands.
Hulunbuir Eastern Grassland
The sky is high and the clouds are low, the grass is fragrant, herds of cattle and sheep, fine horses, thousands of crisscrossing rivers, they meander and twist, forming the unique brilliant scroll of the grassland.
Ili Grassland
The Ili Grassland is the Narati Grassland, "Narati" means: the first place to see the sun, in summer, it is the most beautiful "Jiangnan outside the Great Wall".
Xilingol Grassland
Xilingol Grassland is a treasure, a green ocean, various flowers compete for beauty, herdsmen ride horses, cattle and sheep roam, it is a feast for the eyes.
Mao Ya Alpine Grassland
In the embrace of the mountains, the grassland is lush like the sea, the wild flowers are blooming in purple and red, and a roll is full of fragrance.
Naqu Alpine Grassland
Naqu is located between the Tanggula Mountain Range and the Nyainqentanglha Mountain Range, it is a sparsely populated virgin land, every summer, the vegetation is most lush.
Qilian Mountain Grassland
The scenery of Qilian Mountain Grassland is picturesque, the sky is high and the clouds are light, summer is like spring, the blue waves are vast, horses, cattle, and sheep are dotted among them, returning to nature in an instant, returning to simplicity, like a fairyland.
A comprehensive guide to Xinjiang tourism! Beautiful scenery, delicious food, none can be missed!
Xinjiang, this mysterious and rich land, under the influence of the Silk Road, has bred a unique style. This time, let me share with you a travel experience in Xinjiang, as well as some precautions and accommodation recommendations.
First of all, for those who go to Xinjiang for the first time, my suggestion is to choose Urumqi as the first stop. The transportation here is convenient, and the time difference is two hours later than Beijing time, remember to adjust your biological clock! In Urumqi, you can visit the natural scenery such as Tianshan Tianchi and Nanshan Pasture, and feel the magnificence of Xinjiang.
In terms of accommodation, different regions have different places to stay. For Kanas, Hemu and Sayram Lake, you can choose to stay in Beitun City, Jiadengyu and Burqin. These places are not only close to the attractions, but also have complete facilities, which can allow you to get sufficient rest during the journey.
If you come to Narati Grassland, I strongly recommend you to stay in the log cabins in the scenic area. There, you can better appreciate the starry sky and increase the play time. Imagine, on the quiet grassland, looking up at the stars, do you feel extremely relaxed and comfortable?
Speaking of self-driving routes, I want to recommend an Yili ring line. This route starts from Urumqi, passes through Sayram Lake, Huocheng, Zhaosu, Tekes, Qiongkushitai, Narati and Duku Highway, and finally returns to Urumqi from Dushanzi. The entire route is about 2300 kilometers, requires 12 days, and drives an average of 5-6 hours a day. On this route, you will appreciate the magnificent scenery and rich cultural landscape of Xinjiang.
In terms of attractions, I recommend Qiongkushitai, Huocheng Lavender, Tangbula Fairy Lake, Narati Grassland, Sayram Lake and Duku Highway. Qiongkushitai is a charming fairy tale forest with tall pine trees and clear streams; Huocheng Lavender is a romantic purple flower sea, which makes people intoxicated; Tangbula Fairy Lake is a small popular secret, the lake is green as jade; Narati Grassland is a beautiful air grassland and valley grassland, with herds of cattle and sheep, picturesque scenery; Sayram Lake is a beautiful lake, the lake is clear and bottomless; Duku Highway is a journey that makes people feel the four seasons, and the scenery along the way is changeable and beautiful.
Of course, the food in Xinjiang is also not to be missed. Big plate chicken, lamb skewers, roasted lamb chops, rack meat, roasted buns and other delicious foods make people drool. In addition, there are old yogurt, cold water fish, hand-grabbed rice, bagged meat and latiao and other special foods waiting for you to taste. Here, your taste buds will be greatly satisfied.
In general, this trip to Xinjiang is an unforgettable experience. From Urumqi to the Yili ring line, to the Narati Grassland and the Duku Highway, I have felt the unique style and beautiful scenery of Xinjiang. At the same time, I have also summarized some precautions and accommodation recommendations, hoping to provide some help and reference for your trip to Xinjiang.
Now plan your trip to Xinjiang! On this beautiful land, you will gain unforgettable memories and wonderful experiences. Wish you a pleasant journey!
Xinjiang | Narati Prairie is really beautiful
I see many people discouraging Narati, but I personally like it very much. It's really pretty, but now there are too many people coming to Xinjiang. The scenic spots are full of people. You have to queue for the shuttle bus. It is recommended to drive by yourself, but the self-driving is limited. Only 5000 tickets are sold a day. You may need to make an appointment in advance. To go to the Snow Lotus Valley, you need to buy another shuttle bus ticket. It's closer to the snow mountain. There are too many people queuing for the Internet celebrity bridge. I just walked forward and took pictures. The conclusion is that besides the crowd, there are still a lot of people. But the scenery will heal everything.
You don't know the vastness of China until you've been to Xinjiang, and you don't know the beauty of Xinjiang until you've been to Yili
⭐️ Best Travel Time: The best time to visit Yili is from June to October each year, when Yili is beautiful and fragrant with fruits. If you come to Yili, you must not miss the following classic attractions.
✅ Narati Grassland
🔍 Highlights: Narati Grassland is one of the four major grasslands in the world, with a rare spectacle of valleys, peaks, deep canyons, and forests. The flowers are blooming, the springs are dense, and the water is flowing, just like a fairyland.
📒 Strategy: There are two routes in Narati, the aerial grassland and the valley grassland. The aerial grassland is more recommended, where you can see the beautiful scenery of the grassland and the snow mountain.
🎫 Ticket: 95/person
✅ Guozigou Bridge
🔍 Highlights: Guozigou Bridge is known as the 'First Scenery of Yili'. It is located 40km northeast of Huocheng County and is a necessary passage for the Urumqi-Yili Highway of National Highway 312. The north end of the bridge is the famous Sayram Lake.
📒 Strategy: Guozigou Bridge is a double-tower, double-cable surface steel truss cable-stayed bridge with a total length of 700 meters. The bridge deck is 200 meters above the valley floor, making it a magnificent landmark that cannot be missed when traveling in Yili.
🎫 Ticket: Free
✅ Huocheng Lavender
🔍 Highlights: Huocheng is famous for its lavender, with open lavender fields and a variety of lavender products, even more romantic than Provence.
📒 Strategy: If you are lucky enough to see the lavender sea, let yourself enjoy it. The lavender essential oil and ice cream here are also very good.
🎫 Ticket: 35/person
The above are the must-visit attractions in Yili, each with its unique charm. Beautiful Xinjiang will not disappoint every friend who comes from afar.
genevieve_isabella_leclerc I always wanted to visit Xinjiang and witness its beauty!
I've always been fascinated by the grasslands, and finally, I had the chance to see it with my own eyes during this holiday.
To feel the wind from the grasslands and experience the joy of freedom~
Since we drove there with friends, we had the chance to stop and take more photos🏞️
On the first day, we checked in to the Narati Grassland in Yining.
Indeed, it was more shocking to see it with my own eyes, it was very vast and endless.
The green grasslands, the green of the grasslands and the blue of the sky are a super wonderful color match~
Every photo taken can be used as a wallpaper, and every shot feels like a comic.
It's like being in a fairy tale world🎠
After taking beautiful photos and witnessing the beautiful scenery with my own eyes, I guess I will miss Narati for a long time~
Princess, please take a look at the small guide to Narati
🎀Business hours: 09:00-20:00, no entry after 20:00
🎀Self-driving ticket: 300 yuan/person (not recommended
🎀Strongly suggest! Never self-drive!
Reasons
1. You can't park anywhere in the scenic area, you must park in the bus parking lot
2. Self-driving tour in the scenic area is not cost-effective, high charges
3. Some areas in the scenic area are not allowed for self-driving cars
4. Taking the scenic area's shuttle bus is simple and safe, when going to the sky grassland, it is mostly mountain roads, there are some risks
🎀Tour guide:
The ticket offices of the three small scenic spots are in the same place, entering the scenic area is a 'Y-shaped' fork, to the left is the 'Valley Grassland', to the right is the 'Sky Grassland'
Most people's first stop is the popular bridge, but there are many people in line there, and the scenery is very ordinary, instead, it is more beautiful to walk along the creek
Valley Grassland, recommended index: suitable
Not in a hurry to hit the road, encounter good weather, quietly watch a beautiful sunset
June every year is the most beautiful season of the Narati grassland, why go far away, as long as you have been to Narati, the scenery you take casually is not lost
🎀Warm TIPS:
🎈Drones can be flown in the entire scenic area, if you have one, be sure to bring it
🎈There are a bit many bugs, do a good job of protection, there is a kind of grass on the grassland that is very painful when touched, it will swell up with allergies, and also prevent leeches
🎈Take the shuttle bus, it's simple and safe
Xinjiang Narati Grassland
#Picture and Text New Star Plan# Narati Tourist Scenic Area is located in Xinyuan County, Xinjiang, in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains. It is the leading tourist attraction in Yili Prefecture and one of the famous tourist attractions in Xinjiang, known as the "Paradise on Earth". #Narati #Xinjiang Tourism
Coming to the Prairie in the Air, the land is flat, the sky is clear, the mountains are snowy. This the first time that I could standi in the middle of thegrassland, and look around grassland by 360 degrees .
The weather is warm, and the flowers in Xinjiang are all open! In the beautiful Nalati prairie, indulge in the glory, the horse is shackled, riding the Zhaosu BMW through the air grassland, in the distance is the rolling snow mountain! After a spring rain, the sun is just right. The wild lily on the grass field is vying to open up, and the whole grassland is dotted with white. The night is watching the stars on the grassland... The result is that the Milky Way is not coming up, the clouds are coming up, so I have to take a selfie~
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📅Day1: Depart from Urumqi
✈️Upon arrival at Urumqi Airport, the team leader will pick you up half an hour in advance 🚗, and take you to the hotel.
📅Day2: The wonders of Danxia and the grandeur of the Grand Canyon
🚶♂️Head out to S101 Baili Danxia and Anjihai Grand Canyon, admire the Danxia landform of the Flaming Mountains 🧐, and feel the grandeur and depth of the Grand Canyon.
📅Day3: Romantic encounter with Sayram Lake and lavender
🛣Drive through the Sayram Lake loop, passing by Guozigou Bridge and Huocheng Lavender Manor 🌸, the lake and mountains and the sea of flowers are super romantic! 🤩After arriving in Yining, you can also enjoy delicious food and shopping.
📅Day4: The beauty of Xiate and Zhaosu
🌄Explore Yining's Xiate and Tianma River, marvel at the natural wonders 😍, and the charming scenery of Zhaosu will also fascinate you.
📅Day5: The magnificent beauty of the Kalajun grasslands
The scenery is as picturesque as a poem, and the grasslands and air are refreshing 😜.
Day6: The dreamy sky grasslands of Narat
🧚Stroll through the clouds, as if you are in a fairyland 🤗.
📅Day7: Duku Highway and the Hundred-Mile Gallery
Drive along the northern section of the Duku Highway, experience the change of four seasons in one day 🤩, pass through the Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, and admire the stunning natural landscape.
📅Day8: Farewell to Urumqi
If time permits, you can also visit the Urumqi International Grand Bazaar.
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Nalati is beautiful even on cloudy days
📸Recommended photo spots:
✅Little Wooden Bridge - Right near the entrance of the scenic area, this spot is so popular that you'll know it by the queue of people waiting to take photos!
✅Yellow Flower Sea - A little further into the scenic area, you can see a vast sea of yellow flowers. It's perfect for taking pictures whether you're sitting or lying down 🙈
✅Little Hill - Next to the flower sea, there's a small hill with snow-capped mountains in the background. Have your photographer capture you walking down from a distance for a guaranteed great shot 🐵
🧣May Outfit Suggestions
It just so happened to rain on the day I went, and in one word, it was cold! I wore thermal leggings under my skirt 🐶, and also brought a wool coat, which I occasionally took off for photos. For me, warmth comes first ☝️
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Day1: Depart from Urumqi 🛫
✨After arriving at the airport, the team leader will pick you up half an hour in advance and take you to the hotel for accommodation~
Day2: Explore the Danxia wonders and the grandeur of the Grand Canyon 🏜️
🚗Depart for S101 Baili Danxia and Anjihai Grand Canyon, admiring the Danxia landform of the Flaming Mountains along the way!
🌄Feel the grandeur and depth of the Grand Canyon, truly amazed by nature's craftsmanship!
Day3: Romantic encounter with Sayram Lake and lavender 💐
🛣Take you through the Sayram Lake loop, passing by Guozigou Bridge and Huocheng Lavender Manor~
🌊Feel the romance of the lake and mountains and the sea of flowers, and after arriving in Yining, you can also taste delicious food and go shopping!
Day4: The beauty of Xiate and Zhaosu
🌄Explore the charm of Yining, go to Xiate and Tianma Bathing River to feel the craftsmanship of nature~
🤩Then head to Zhaosu, the charming scenery of this small town is really attractive!
Day5: The magnificence of the Kanas Grassland 🐎
🤳The scenery here is picturesque, the grasslands and the air are refreshing!
Day6: The dreamy sky grassland of Narati 🌳
🚶Stroll in the clouds, overlooking the magnificent scenery, as if you are in a fairyland~
Day7: Journey on the Duku Highway and the Hundred Mile Gallery 🛤
🚗Along the northern section of the Duku Highway, experience the change of seasons in one day!
🖼Travel through the Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery, admire the stunning natural landscape, and finally return to Urumqi.
Day8: Farewell to Urumqi 🙋
🤗If time permits, you can also visit the Urumqi International Grand Bazaar~
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😎Day 1: Depart from Urumqi!
✈️Upon arrival at Urumqi Airport, our leader will meet you at the airport half an hour in advance 🚗, and take you to the hotel for accommodation 🏨.
🤩Day 2: The stunning journey of Danxia and the Grand Canyon!
🌄Set off to S101 Baili Danxia and Anjihai Grand Canyon, admire the spectacle of the Flaming Mountains Danxia landform 🧐, and experience the grandeur and depth of the Grand Canyon 😍.
💐Day 3: Romantic encounter with Sayram Lake and lavender!
🚶Walk through the Sayram Lake loop, passing by Guozigou Bridge and Huocheng Lavender Manor 🌸, feel the romance of the lake and mountains and the sea of flowers 💕. Taste local cuisine and shop in Yining, experiencing the tranquil atmosphere of the small town.
🎉Day 4: The enchanting scenery of Shatuo and Zhaosu!
🧗♂️Explore the charm of Yining, head to Shatuo and Tianma River, and marvel at the natural wonders 🤩. Arrive in Zhaosu and enjoy the charming scenery of this small town 😘.
Day 5: The magnificent journey through Kanas Grassland!
🐄Immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery, feel the vast grasslands and fresh air 🥰.
🎈Day 6: The dreamy aerial grassland of Narat!
🚶♂️Stroll above the clouds, overlooking the magnificent scenery, as if in a fairyland 🧚.
🛣Day 7: The stunning Duku Highway and Hundred-Mile Gallery!
🚗Drive along the northern section of the Duku Highway, experience the seasonal changes in one day 🤩, pass through the Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, and admire the beautiful natural landscapes 🤗.
🙋Day 8: Farewell to Urumqi!
🎯If time permits, you can also visit the Urumqi International Grand Bazaar.
Xinjiang Travel
marceline_aurelia_silverwood Does it look like a girl by the bridge?
Nalati's famous bridge, I stayed for an hour without anyone else!
I was scared by the videos of long queues at the famous bridge, and I didn't even want to go! In my heart, I always feel that a scene without people is the intimate contact with nature, and only then can you take good photos and have the mood to take pictures. But to achieve a no-people situation at a popular spot, there is only one killer method, which is to get up early!!!
I got up at 6 o'clock in the morning, and the night before I asked the hotel front desk for a packed breakfast, which is great, I didn't have to go hungry, and it was very rich with fruits, yogurt, bread, and so on. Currently, not many hotels in Xinjiang offer this service. We left the hotel at 7:30, and arrived at the famous bridge by 8:00. Then we started taking pictures, and there was no one else until 9:00, until after 9:00 in the morning, when self-driving cars began to arrive.
There is a special situation, if you drive up very early in the morning, you have to open the gate of the nomad's house by yourself. Be very careful.
The biggest advantage of taking pictures of the famous bridge in the morning is that: there will be light on the face, which is very important! The morning sun shines in at an angle, not blocked by the two big trees, and the morning light is very soft, so the photos won't be overexposed. In the noon and afternoon, the sunlight is very strong, and the light is blocked by the trees, so the photos will have a dark face. If you want a nice travel scenery and experience, get up early.
Actually, the weather these past two days has not been ideal, it has been cloudy, and there was even thunder and rain. We ate lamb and naan in the felt tent next to the famous bridge, also saw a rainbow, and the yurts and felt tents next to the famous bridge are all livable, those interested can experience life. The advantage is that you will achieve photo freedom!!!
If you have time in the Nalati scenic area, you must try the 30 yuan ethnic costume, it's very cost-effective, and you can take beautiful photos with a mobile phone, avoiding the crowd for a close-up is definitely a memento.
After returning from Xinjiang, let me speak some heartfelt truths
Just came back from a delightful trip in Xinjiang, from the vastness of Northern Xinjiang to the mystique of Southern Xinjiang. Although I encountered some minor setbacks along the way, I also enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
I want to share these experiences with everyone, hoping they can help with your journeys! 👏
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1️⃣ The four most worthwhile spots to check in
✔️ Nalati Grassland: Endless grasslands that are utterly refreshing! 🌾
✔️ Sayram Lake: The lake is as clear as a mirror, breathtakingly beautiful! 🌊
✔️ Tianshan Sea of Flowers: Fields of purple lavender, extremely romantic! 🌸
✔️ Kashgar Old Town: Traces of history are everywhere, as if traveling back to ancient times! 🏰
2️⃣ Weather is really key!! 🌦️
▫️ The grasslands and lakes of Xinjiang change with the weather. Overcast and sunny days are completely different worlds!
▫️ If you encounter a rare sunny day, don't hesitate, head straight to Sayram Lake and take a tour around the lake.
3️⃣ Hiking in Shipton's Arch requires good physical strength! 🚶♂️
✔️ If you want to experience the magnificence of the snow-capped mountains up close, Shipton's Arch is a good choice, but it requires 1-2 hours of hiking, and the path is not easy. If you are traveling with the elderly or children, take it easy!
✔️ The shuttle bus in Shipton's Arch is very crowded, it is recommended to start early and try to return before 4 pm.
4️⃣ Thick clothes are a must! 🧥
Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night, and the wind is strong. Even if the day is hot, you must bring thick clothes, otherwise, you will really get a runny nose from the cold!
5️⃣ Ili Grassland, 2-3 selections are enough! 🌾
✔️ There are too many grasslands in Ili, and seeing too many can really lead to aesthetic fatigue! If you like snow-capped mountains, choose Shipton's Arch; if you like forests, choose Qiongkushitai or Chaxi; if you like grasslands, choose Nalati.
✔️ For Nalati, you can skip the internet-famous bridge, but you must go to the Panlong Valley Road, that's where the essence really is! 95% of people will miss this spot.
6️⃣ Golden hour for photography: 7-10 am/pm 📸
Morning and evening light is soft, especially in the evening when there's a high chance of seeing the sunset, the sky turns golden, making photos especially good, full of artistic conception!
Oh, and the ultraviolet rays in Xinjiang are really strong, be sure to protect yourself from the sun! 🌞
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👉👉 My itinerary
✅D1. Urumqi to S21 Desert Highway - Colorful Beach Sunset
✅D2. Burqin to Kanas Lake - Guanyu Pavilion
✅D3. Kanas Lake Morning Mist - Sanwan to Hemu Road
✅D4. Hemu to Hemu Village
✅D5. Burqin to Devil City to Baiyu Oilfield
✅D6. Kuitun to Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Kazanqi
✅D7. Yining to Kalajun Koksu Canyon - Li Street
✅D8. Tekes to Nalati Sky Grassland
✅D9. Nalati to Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery - Fairy Lake
✅D10. Dushanzi to S101 National Defense Highway - Urumqi
The Nalati Grassland, the beautiful Nalati
"Nalati" is a name that comes from a legend:
Genghis Khan (1162—1227, 1206—1227) led the Mongolian army on a western expedition, traversing the difficult southern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, passing through Toksun and Bayinbuluke Grassland on the way to the Ili River Valley for assembly. During midsummer, the mountains were still shrouded in wind and snow, and the cold was biting, leaving the soldiers exhausted. After they crossed a Daban (ridge), they suddenly saw the sun shining brightly above, with flowers blooming and water babbling on the plains, as if they had entered another world. They felt immediately refreshed and couldn't help but exclaim in unison: 'Nalate (in Mongolian, the place where the sun is first seen), Nalate...'. Later, the sound of 'Nalate' evolved into 'Nalati', and thus a vivid place name was born and has been used to this day.
Nalati Grassland is located in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, at the eastern end of the Ili River Valley, within the territory of Xinyuan County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (E:85°17′—85°28′, N:43°01′—43°15′). The area of 1,848 square kilometers encompasses grasslands, valleys, and forests, with a unique natural ecology and cultural landscape. It is known by names such as 'Green Island of the Tianshan', 'Green Homeland', 'Colorful Grassland', 'Sky Grassland', and is one of the six most beautiful grasslands in the country (Hulunbuir eastern grassland, Ili grassland, Xilingol grassland, Western Sichuan alpine grassland, Naqu alpine grassland, Qilian Mountain grassland).
Nalati Grassland is as famous as the Swiss mountains and is one of the world's four major river valley grasslands (Hulunbuir, Nalati, Pampas, Xilingol). It stands out in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains with its unique 'sky grassland' landscape, with snow-capped mountains, spruce forests, river valleys, and flower seas as its four typical features; river valley grassland, Panlong Valley, and sky grassland are three classic sightseeing routes; grasslands, snow mountains, and pine forests combine together, with green hills, wide meadows, tall and dense spruces, and distant peaks covered in snow. Each mountain has multiple scenes, each scene is unique, and the seasons are distinct:
April to June is the flower viewing season, from the ice top flowers (wild lilies) blooming on the slopes in early April to the A Shan golden lotuses and sagebrush in late June, various mountain flowers bloom in succession, competing in beauty, with the grassland adorned with flowers everywhere.
July to August is the cooling season, with the grassland a lush green and a pleasant climate, making it a good place to escape the heat.
September to October is when the sky is high and the clouds are light, and the Panlong Valley is colorful, allowing photographers to show off their skills and capture great shots with the press of a shutter.
December to March is wrapped in silver, with enchanting red willows, and the winter scenery is spectacular.
The main sightseeing routes of Nalati Grassland are three (Sky Grassland, Panlong Valley, and River Valley Grassland), with many scenic spots to choose from. Among them, Tianjie Platform is the 'watershed' between the river valley grassland and the sky grassland (implying the entrance to 'heaven on earth, the boundary between heaven and human world'), and it is also the highest viewing point on the sky grassland, as well as the best place to view the entire grassland panorama. Its scenery is like a giant oil painting: snow kisses the blue sky, mist surrounds the pine forest, mountains overlap, green grass sways in the breeze, birds fly and butterflies dance, cattle and sheep roam leisurely, with rivers and springs as jade ornaments, and snow ridge spruces as rainbow dresses. The artistic conception is soul-stirring and unforgettable.
Panlong Valley is 26 kilometers long and consists of four major scenic spots that integrate forests, grasslands, mountains, and canyons: Kunmi Valley, Xijun Valley, Jieyou Valley, and Snow Wolf Valley. Among them, the 'Jiaolong Out of the Sea' viewing platform is the highest point of the route, known for the surrounding dark forest. The spruce forests in the valleys flanked by overlapping mountains are arguably the most shocking landscape along the way. Tall and sturdy spruces, like sea-calming needles and sky-reaching swords, stand erect amidst the wind and clouds, drawing the essence of mountains and rivers, the sun and the moon, transforming into thousands of dragons that create clouds and rain, cuddling, guarding, nourishing, and beautifying the Panlong Valley's beautiful streams and spiritual peaks. This is the cultural belt of the Kazakh nomadic people, from the historical Wusun people to today's Kazakhs who thrive here, and their grassland tribal culture is displayed along this scenic route.
Not Switzerland, this is the beautiful Xinjiang
This year, the grasslands in Xinjiang turned green earlier, so there's no need to worry too much anymore. Those who want to visit Xinjiang can start packing and set off. The Labor Day holiday is also very beautiful
❣️Nalati:
"The place that sees the sun's face first." Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, April to June is the flower viewing season, so those who love seas of flowers can get ready to depart. The climate is also quite comfortable, a good place to escape the heat haha.
If you go in the morning, you can enter the scenic area and take a bus to the aerial grassland, get off at the nomadic homes, and head to the popular bridge to snap lots of photos, as the morning is very photogenic.
If you go in the afternoon, wait until around 15:30 to enter the scenic area. Most people will be leaving, so there's no need to queue. Choose the direction of the 'coiling dragon', and in the valley grassland, you can see herders driving cattle and sheep, which is also quite pleasant.
❣️Sayram Lake:
Half mountains and rivers, half lakes and seas. Visiting the south shore in summer offers a better experience. The collision of yellow flowers and the blue lake, plus the swans playing in the water, creates such a beautiful scene, which is why so many people love it here.
❣️Hemux:
Romantic Kazakh style. Although Hemu is more moving in autumn, it gives a tranquil and soul-cleansing feeling in summer.
Here I suggest you enjoy a stay in a log cabin. At night you can watch the moon and twinkling stars, and wake up to see the sunrise.
❣️Shatā:
Every summer, it's unbelievably beautiful here. The ice and snow slowly melt, flowers bloom, and the meadows are lush green. It has long staircases, a beloved place for hiking enthusiasts. Hiking here will reward you with a lot, as you'll encounter squirrels, marmots, and various small animals, as if you're on a treasure hunt.
🛣️Duku Highway:
Open only 4️⃣ months a year, so it's quite crowded during that time. Those who like self-driving can take a trip, it's worth it. More people travel the northern section, but the scenery in the southern section is also very good, leading to the 'Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns' of Bayinbuluke.
Help! The scenery in Xinjiang is absolutely stunning!
Nalati is a classic example of Xinjiang's grassland scenery, while Qiaxi has become a rising star in the past two years. Due to our tight schedule, we visited both places within one day.
Qiaxi is more suitable for camping and off-roading, and the requirements for driving the Qiaxi Ring Road are higher. Nalati is perfect for leisure travel, with better amenities in the scenic area and easier access.
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📍Nalati:
Ticket🎫: 95/1 person
🌟Nalati has two routes, the Sky Grassland and the Valley Grassland
1️⃣Sky Grassland shuttle bus: 40 round trip/1 person
🔺Visitor Center - Tianjie Platform - Tianmu Ranch - Nomad's Home
🔺Nomad's Home - Tiancheng Platform - Snow Lotus Valley
✔️Shuttle bus 60/1 person round trip, buy tickets at the Nomad's Home stop
2️⃣Valley Grassland: 24 round trip/1 person
🔴Travel tips:
1️⃣For the Sky Grassland shuttle, you must get off at every stop and then board the next bus
2️⃣Tianmu Ranch is a vast grassland where you can ride horses or take a helicopter
3️⃣I think the essence of Nalati's scenery is at Nomad's Home and the subsequent Tiancheng Platform
4️⃣The popular bridge is near Nomad's Home, about a ten-minute walk away. If you want to go to Snow Lotus Valley, you can ask the driver to drop you off at the bridge
5️⃣When we went, the Snow Lotus Valley was melting snow, and the ground was dirty and not very attractive
6️⃣There's a queue for photos on the popular bridge, and if the stream is dirty, the photos won't look good
📷Photo tips:
1️⃣Definitely go to Tiancheng Platform for photos; the spruce trees have great shapes, and the sky is very blue in the afternoon, making it a great photo opportunity with the sunlight
1️⃣Near the popular bridge, on the sunny grass next to the stream, with the stream, pine trees, rolling grass, and sky, stand in the sunlight
3️⃣The slopes on both sides of the stream are very photogenic (shoot from a low angle)
🔺Use the distant snow-capped mountains as a background
🔺From the bottom of the slope, you can capture the feeling of being in the sky
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📍Qiaxi:
Ticket🎫: 30/1 person
🔴Travel tips:
1️⃣The scenic area now limits 1500 vehicles per day, remember to book in advance
2️⃣Currently, small cars and commercial vehicles are not allowed to drive to Qiaxi Scroll Viewing Platform and Qiaxi Ring Road, but there are shuttles from the visitor center to the viewing platform
3️⃣The Qiaxi Ring Road is in poor condition, with a low chassis scraping the bottom, and the narrow road is not beginner-friendly
4️⃣You can walk the plank road from the visitor center to the viewing platform, but it's really hot under the sun this season🫠, so bring a fan and pay attention to sun protection!
📷Photo tips:
1️⃣The viewing platform offers beautiful views of the grassland and snow-capped mountains! In the morning, face the sunlight when taking photos, otherwise, the backlight will make you look a bit dark
2️⃣Next to the viewing platform is the highway, and the hillside next to the highway is a great spot for photos
3️⃣The slopes here echo the shape of the distant grassland and snow-capped mountains, and shooting from a low angle makes the lines very beautiful
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👗Outfit tips:
This kind of scenery doesn't require picky outfits for photos. I wanted to capture the feeling of a pastoral girl, so I chose a white dress with a girlish vibe, and the print on the dress echoes the wildflowers on the grassland.
Without any exaggeration, Yili in Xinjiang has no rival in spring
✅ Xinjiang is divided into southern and northern Xinjiang
✨ Southern Xinjiang has attractions such as Hotan, Kashgar, Aksu, Duku Highway, parts of Turpan, and the Tarim Basin.
👉 Northern Xinjiang features Urumqi, Hemu, Nalati, Sayram Lake, Turpan, Yili, Keketuohai, Altay and other well-known attractions. The most beautiful scenery in Northern Xinjiang is from May to September. For a first trip to Xinjiang, of course, it is recommended to visit Northern Xinjiang!
【About Attractions】
🌟 Main attractions in Yili: the three great grasslands of Yili (Nalati, Bayinbuluk, Kalajun), Sayram Lake, Duku Highway, Huocheng Lavender, Qiongkushitai
✅ Five must-visit attractions】
Kalajun Scenic Area
🎫 Ticket reference: 170 yuan
🕰 Opening hours: 08:00~20:00
✨ Suitable season: June~September
⏰ Suggested visit duration: 1 day
💞 Kalajun Tourist Area is a part of the 'Xinjiang Tianshan' World Natural Heritage site with rich biodiversity and high aesthetic value. It features colorful clusters of flowers, dotted white yurts, flocks of sheep scattered on the green carpet, primeval forests, grand canyons, and snowy peaks.
Nalati Tourist Scenic Area
🎫 Ticket reference: Off-season 75 yuan, peak season 95 yuan
⏰ Opening hours: 08:30~20:00
✨ Suitable season: All year round
🕰 Suggested visit duration: 1 day
♥️ The leading attraction of Yili State tourism, one of the famous scenic areas in Xinjiang, known as 'Paradise on Earth'. The Nalati Scenic Area consists of a high mountain grassland sightseeing area, Kazakh folk customs area, and a tourism living area from south to north, with famous attractions such as pastures, Körzilax Waterfall, and Sky Hole!
Sayram Lake Scenic Area
🎫 Ticket reference: 70 yuan
🕰 Opening hours: All day
✨ Suitable season: April~October
⏰ Suggested visit duration: 1~2 days
💓 Sayram Lake is a high-altitude, large-area mountain lake in Xinjiang, mainly featuring natural ecological landscapes such as lakes, wetlands, grasslands, forests, and snow mountains, known as 'the last tear of the Atlantic'.
Zhaosu Grassland
⏰ Opening hours: All day
✨ One of the four famous grasslands in China, in the lush July, there are green mountains and rivers, blooming rapeseed flowers, cool climate, and cultural relics such as grassland stone men, Shengyou Temple, and Geden Mountain Monument, making it the first choice for summer retreat in Xinjiang tourism!
Jieyou Princess Lavender Garden
⏰ Opening hours: 09:00~20:00
✨ Suitable season: Summer and autumn
🕰 Suggested visit duration: 3~4 hours
💞 Yili's lavender is the world's third-largest lavender planting base after Provence in France and Furano in Japan, and it is also the main lavender production area in China.
🍝【About Cuisine】
🍲 Xinjiang cuisine is very diverse, especially the fruits are sweet and cheap, sold by the kilogram, such as grapes, Hami melons, fragrant pears, walnuts, dates, etc.!
⭕️ Must-try foods in Yili
✨ Pilaf, roasted buns, big plate chicken, lamb skewers, naren, pulled noodles, smoked horse meat, noodle lungs, fried rice noodles, mare's milk
The touching love story of the Nalati shepherd and the beekeeping woman
In the Nalati Grassland Scenic Area, there is an elegant and beautiful sculpture of a beekeeping woman, behind which lies a poignant love story. Let me unveil for you the classic tale of the shepherd and the beekeeping woman!
One summer, a Sichuan beekeeping woman who had lost her husband, came here with her two young children and dozens of beehives. Being new to the area, she and her children were bullied by other beekeepers.
At this critical moment, a young Kazakh shepherd stood up to protect the mother and her two children. The shepherd's kind act deeply warmed the lonely heart of the beekeeping woman. When autumn came and the flowers withered, their love quietly blossomed.
Despite the beekeeping woman being older than the shepherd and their different ethnic beliefs, the shepherd was still willing to become the father of her children and the love of her life. It seemed that they were headed for a happy ending, but unexpectedly, on a stormy night, the beekeeping woman left for Yili with her children and camels, carrying the beehives, without a word to the shepherd. She sent a message to the shepherd through someone else, telling him that she had remarried and hoped he would not wait for her anymore. The beekeeping woman understood the cruelty of life and the distance between reality and ideals more than anyone. And the Kazakh shepherd, unwilling to move on after the grass turned yellow and the water dried up, continued to wait foolishly in the place where they had once loved, facing the empty pasture. A melancholic song has since then been drifting in people's ears. This touching love story is passed down on the grasslands of Nalati in Xinjiang. Would you like to take someone you love to visit the beekeeping woman and experience this eternal love that transcends ethnicities and time?
You absolutely should not go to Nalati in Yili during the May Day holiday, it's a hidden gem that once discovered, you won't want to leave
🌟 Highlights:
The name 'Nalati' means 'Sunset', and it is one of the world's four great high mountain valley grasslands located at the eastern end of the Yili River Valley. Nalati Grassland has a relatively low altitude and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
Nalati is divided into three scenic spots: the Sky Grassland, the Valley Grassland, and the Panlong Ancient Path.
🗓 Itinerary:
Day 1: Urumqi→Airport pickup
Day 2: Urumqi→Sayram Lake and a lavender farm→Yining
Day 3: Yining→Xia'ta→Zhaosu Wetland Park→Zhaosu
Day 4: Zhaosu→Qiongkushitai→Tekes
Day 5: Tekes→Kalajun→Xinyuan/Nalati
Day 6: Xinyuan/Nalati→Nalati Sky Grassland→Bayinbuluke
Day 7: Bayinbuluke→Duku Highway and Tangbala Hundred Mile Gallery→Urumqi
Day 8: Urumqi→Airport drop-off
✅ Must Experience:
Essential attractions to visit
Chaxi Forest Park: Snow-capped mountains, streams, flower seas, grasslands, forests, and pastures are all so beautiful, topped with a luxury tent that's just the ceiling
Kazanqi: A dreamy blue town, tranquil and peaceful, with residents surrounded by the scent of flowers, exuding romance
Sayram Lake: Quietly lying between the peaks of the Tianshan Mountains, the unique blue of the lake seems like blue dye was poured into it
Qiongkushitai: Among the vast wilderness, forests, and at the foot of the snow mountains: numerous quaint wooden houses and countless cattle and sheep dot the landscape.
📝 Tips:
Fashion tips
1. A white dress paired with the grasslands and snow mountains can capture a gentle princess look
2. Headscarf + plaid long skirt, perfect for taking photos with lambs, giving off a manor forest vibe! Saw several beauties dressed like this and it looked really good
3. Western spicy girl style, in Merlot color scheme or cowboy fashion, have a western spicy girl feast with your besties
Photo spot sharing
1. Heaven Platform
If you want to take a photo with the 'little one', it costs 10 R.M.B. The snow mountain on the right side of the corridor is also very photogenic, snap a couple of shots.
2. Sky Grassland
There's a large flat grassland here, took advantage of the stop to take photos for five minutes, then it was time to move on to the next stop. One fun thing here is the horse riding experience, very interesting.
3. Nomadic Home
The popular bridge is right here, there will be a lot of people in line, if you want to take photos, you'll just have to wait. While waiting, you can change the angle, so you won't be backlit. Then continue walking up a few steps, go to the opposite side of the river, and you can take very photogenic free-spirited water play photos.
Nalati's vast green fields are like a real-life version of the 'Emerald City'
Only by visiting Ili can one truly appreciate the beauty and charm of Xinjiang.
Without setting foot on the Nalati Grassland, it's hard to grasp the picturesque beauty of the grasslands.
This place is known as 'the first to greet the sunrise', once called 'Deer Park'.
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, towering dense fir forests, rolling hills, and wide meadows, the winding streams complement the scenery beautifully.
With pastoral songs everywhere and mountains full of flowers, the Nalati Grassland welcomes everyone with its most genuine and simple posture.
📝 Travel Guide: Nalati Grassland is divided into four areas: Sky Grassland, Valley Grassland, Panlong Valley Path, and Snow Lotus Valley.
🌟 Visit Order: Valley Grassland—Panlong Valley Path—Sky Grassland—Snow Lotus Valley.
✅ Valley Grassland:
The best times for photography are in the early morning and at dusk, hence the Sky Grassland can be the first or the last stop. Main attractions include the unique landscape of the valley and the harmonious blend of grassland and water.
✅ Sky Grassland: A must-visit!! All the charter drivers will tell you, if you're short on time and can only visit one place, it must be the Sky Grassland!! The beauty of the Sky Grassland lies in its tranquil and serene atmosphere, which touches the heart.
✅ Panlong Valley Path: Winding through the lush backdrop along the mountain road, colorful flowers and plants decorate the edges, forming large patches or bands, blending naturally; the vast grassland, the snow-capped mountains, and the meandering Kaidu River reflect the infinitely beautiful scenery of the setting sun.
✅ Snow Lotus Valley: The best time to visit is in May and June. If you're only there to see the snow-capped mountains, July may not be the best choice as the snow begins to melt. Additionally, tickets for Snow Lotus Valley must be purchased at the highest point of the Sky Grassland from the nomadic family's home, and if missed, they cannot be bought.
👗 Dressing Suggestions:
White, light green, light pink, and ethnic clothing are all very photogenic.
As the weather in Nalati is changeable, it is recommended to bring a windbreaker, raincoat, or umbrella.
💰 Ticket Prices:
Scenic Area Main Ticket + Shuttle: 95 RMB/person
Sky Grassland: 40 RMB/person
Valley Grassland: 24 RMB/person
Panlong Ancient Path: 40 RMB/person
Snow Lotus Valley: 60 RMB/person (Tickets sold at the nomadic family's home at the end of Sky Grassland)
🏠 Accommodation Recommendations:
Accommodation prices around Nalati vary, with options ranging from several hundred to over a thousand yuan. The hotels and homestays I've stayed in all had good environments and sleep quality.
Magnificent Xinjiang
Departing from Changsha to Nalati Sky Prairie in Xinjiang Travel in April
day1: Changsha-Urumqi (April 13)
day2: Urumqi-Dushanzi Grand Canyon-Jinghe (April 14)
day3: Jinghe-Sayram Lake-Guozigou Bridge (pass by)-Yili Yining Liuxing Street (April 15)
day4: Yining City-Nalati Apricot Valley (April 16) day5: Nalati Sky Prairie-Tekes (April 17, today)
①First stop: Nalati Sky Prairie (5 hours of sightseeing) Weather: Rainy
Breakfast: 9 am-10:30 am (Hotel breakfast time is getting later and later, 8 am on the 2nd and 3rd day, 8:30 am on the 3rd day, 9 am on the 5th day)
The breakfast is a set meal, including steamed buns, eggs, corn, bacon, black rice porridge, pilaf, soy milk. There's also freshly ground coffee (charged, 28 yuan/cup)
Morning: Lin Yin Hotel
I must highly recommend this hotel, which has underfloor heating and a nice surrounding environment. As a southerner who has never experienced underfloor heating, I felt truly blissful. Due to the rain, I didn't go out in the morning and just laid back in the hotel to watch some dramas. I'll head out to the Nalati Prairie in the afternoon (the scenic area is right next to the hotel).
I found it in Xinjiang, the grassland hidden in my dreams~
I once heard a saying: You don't know how vast your country is until you've been to Xinjiang!
The vastness of Xinjiang is evident on the map🗺︎
When you actually set foot on the land of Xinjiang and see the endless grasslands, the boundless Gobi deserts, the sense of grandeur is even more shocking than what you see on the map
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Spring in Yili is not only about witnessing the birth of grass and trees on the prairie🍃, but also about seeing fields of apricot blossoms🌸 and rivers. If you want to clear your mind, Yili is a good choice.
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You don't need many days📆 to delve into Yili
Check out this 👉🏻 deep, rich, and ultimate niche route!
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💐D1: Arrive at the airport/station - Stay in Urumqi
On this day, you can choose to rest in the hotel or visit the Urumqi Grand Bazaar to experience the rich ethnic customs💃
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💐D2: Urumqi - Sailimu Lake Ice
A place that you will remember at a glance, the leisurely and tranquil paradise of Sailimu Lake💦, enjoying one of the most beautiful lakes on the blue planet.
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💐D2: Sailimu Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Turgan Apricot Valley - Nalati to experience song and dance performances
Turgan has repeatedly appeared in 'China National Geography', you can imagine how beautiful its spring is‼️ Covering more than 30,000 acres. When the gentle sunlight of sunrise and sunset🔅 hits the slopes, the interplay of light and shadow, pink and green, is incredibly dreamy~
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💐D4: Nalati--Kazanqi-Six Star Street
During the day, admire the dreamlike scenery of the Nalati grassland in spring, with clouds☁️ drifting, snow-capped mountains standing tall, 🐎 galloping, 🐂🐏 everywhere, and in the afternoon we come to Kazanqi Folk Village, where the streets are filled with colorful houses🏠 straight out of a fairy tale, each door and window worth a pause for appreciation.
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💐D5: Yining - Daxigou Fushoushan Apricot Blossoms
The scenic area is home to more than 60 varieties of wild fruit, and from April each year, wild apricot flowers, wild apple flowers, wild hawthorn flowers, and wild cherry blossoms bloom in succession, with a flowering period lasting a month🤩
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💐D6: Kuitun - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Kenswat Reservoir - S101 Baili Danxia
Continuing the exploration, first see the Dushanzi Grand Canyon, known as the 'Duku secret realm, a billion-year spectacle'😎, where the river cuts through the Tianshan Mountains and carves a magical scenic canyon on the southwest sloping plain, followed by the Kenswat Reservoir with super blue water, definitely comparable to the Pamir Bandier Blue Lake in southern Xinjiang🏝, and finally the S101 Baili Danxia, with colorful rocks, spectacular and magical, perfect for drone photography📸.
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💐D7: Urumqi - Airport/station transfer End of the trip
🚫Don't want to make travel plans🚫Don't want to step on landmines and get tricked🚫Don't want to drive, remember to save this!
I've found the real-life version of the Emerald City in Xinjiang
Those who have been to Xinjiang in the summer know that
"Xinjiang's summer is just like the real-life Emerald City" is no exaggeration at all.
Especially from May to August, it's the most beautiful season in Yili.
If you want to go to Xinjiang, come and listen to some of my candid truths.
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🔥Highlights of Xinjiang:
✔Take a week-long tour around Sayram Lake and encounter swans playing in the water
✔Light trekking in Nalati with your besties, wearing dresses and taking beautiful photos
✔Enter the forests of Xata and experience the real-life "Emerald City"
✔Roam on horseback on the ancient road of Wusun, enjoying the leisure and comfort of the moment
✔Visit Kazakh herders to experience the original ecological life and customs
✔The bonfire party in Qiongkushitai, a different experience
✔Immersively experience the Uyghur exotic customs in Kanas
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📝Here is my itinerary to share with you
D1 Departure place→Yining
D2 Yining→Sayram Lake→Kuitun
D3 Kuitun→Dushanzi Canyon→Duku Highway→Bayinbuluke
D4 Bayinbuluke→Nalati Sky Prairie→Xinyuan
D5 Xinyuan→Qiaxi→Tekes
D6 Tekes→Kalajun→Kuokesu→Zhaosu
D7 Zhaosu→Xata→Yining
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🛍Weather and attire from April to June:
▪Average temperature from April to June: 13°C-24°C
▪Attire: short sleeves, long-sleeve T-shirts, long skirts and pants, sweatshirts, sports shoes, and remember to bring a thick coat, as the temperature difference is significant here in the morning and evening
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Xinjiang Cuisine:
💯Meat: Nang pit meat, red willow lamb skewers, spicy lamb trotters, roasted lamb ribs, roasted beef, Altai cold water fish, smoked horse meat, horse intestines, jar meat, big plate🐔, roasted whole lamb, hand-grabbed meat..
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💯Flour-based food: Nang, pulled noodles, rice intestines, noodle lungs, noodle flags, flour soup, pulled pieces, bean noodles, diced fried noodles, dry stir-fried noodles, oil tower...
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💯Yili Cuisine: Smoked horse intestines, Kazakh Naren, air-dried beef, milk curds
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✔Precautions:
🔸The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is significant, so bring a thick coat just in case
🔸Xinjiang is vast, and some places require walking, so wear comfortable sports shoes
🔸The ultraviolet radiation in Xinjiang is intense, so be sure to protect against sunburn
May Day kicks off the summer travel season, and you can always trust Ili
Xinjiang welcomes the purest summer of the year🌈
The sleeping villages lie on the vast grasslands
The sound of horse hooves echoes in the distant mountains💓
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📝Summer Travel Tips for Xinjiang
✔️There are many mosquitoes in Xinjiang during summer, so be prepared for mosquito protection
✔️It is recommended to wear long sleeves and trousers when hiking and horse riding on the grassland
✔️Wearing plain white clothes for travel in Xinjiang will make for great photos
✔️There is a lot of delicious food in Xinjiang, don't overeat or eat too cold, pay attention to a reasonable diet
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Join a tour or self-drive❓
🔹It is recommended to join a tour, as many of the scenic spots you want to see in Xinjiang are very far away, self-driving is costly, and it's troublesome and delays the trip if you encounter problems on the way, and driving long distances is tiring. It's not enjoyable to visit the scenery with an exhausted body
🔹Although joining a tour is not as free as self-driving, it still gives you time to play, it's worry-free and effortless! A small group of 4-6 people is not expensive and can still enjoy the experience of a free trip, stop wherever you want!
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⭕May Day Itinerary
🌼D0: Yining airport/station pick-up - Check into hotel - Free time
🌼D1: Yining - Sayram Lake (Surround the 'Blue Tears', search for wild swans)
🌼D2: Qingshui - Qiongkushitai Village ('Heidi and Grandpa' comes to reality) - Tekes Bagua City (The only city in China without traffic lights)
🌼D3: Tekes - Qiaxi Forest Park (Twilight forest, hundred-mile scroll)
🌼D4: Gongliu - Nalati Air Grassland (Walk into the forest, spruce, streams, villages)
🌼D5: Nalati - Kazanqi Folk Village (Internet-famous blue house, Six Star Street) - Yining disband/group send-off
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🎁Surprise gifts with the itinerary
💥24h free airport/station transfer, no matter how late someone will send you
💥Professional travel photography + drone aerial photography, record the happy journey
💥Outdoor equipment + sky tent + afternoon tea, have dreamy memories
Need a trip to recharge and rejuvenate
Every spring, Xinjiang presents a breathtakingly beautiful scenery. 🏞 Babbling brooks💦, lush grasslands, pristine snow-capped mountains, don't miss out on Yili Nalati and Xiatatchi in 2024! 🌿
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These attractions are so beautiful, it would be a shame not to visit! ✨
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1⃣ Sayram Lake
Known as 'the last tear of the Atlantic💧', the lake is crystal clear. Walking along the lakeside road, the photo effects are amazing 🌈
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2⃣ Nalati Grassland
Shepherd tents by the stream, grasslands full of wildflowers, the best shooting location for a summer fairy tale💐, it's like stepping into an anime world.
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3⃣ Bayinbuluke Grassland
Vast flat grasslands crossed by meandering rivers, with snow-capped mountains in the distance. Under the sunset 🌅 glow, the golden light spills over the grasslands and lakeside, an indescribable beautiful experience 😭
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4⃣️ Northern section of the Duku Highway
Although there are no specific attractions, the scenery along the way is heartwarming, with grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and lakes, perfect for shooting 📸 road scenery.
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5⃣ Yizhao Highway
I love the self-drive from Zhaosu to Yining on this road, feeling the shock and beauty of nature.
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6⃣ Xiatatchi Ancient Trail
Without hesitation! Even in summer, you can enjoy the snow-capped mountains and forests, the divine land is at the turning bridge, definitely not the end.
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7⃣ Qiaxi Forest Park
Compared to Kuerdening, I prefer Qiaxi, romantic like an oil painting, as if it's a scene from the movie 'Heidi and Grandfather'.
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8⃣ Kuerdening
The forests here are particularly lush, a place of inspiration for painters and photographers.
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9⃣ Kalajun Grassland
Xinjiang is a magical place, like stepping into 'Howl's Moving Castle', with hills covered in all kinds of wildflowers, stunningly beautiful.
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🔟 Qiongkushitai
As if you're in a movie world 🎬, the magnificent grasslands and lush spruce forests sketch a vivid watercolor painting.
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Spring in Yili is too beautiful, hurry up and set off! ✈💫
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Enjoy the early summer in Ili, stay in a luxurious wild campsite, and see the sea of flowers on the grassland!
When I think of freedom and vitality, the first word that comes to mind is Ili in Xinjiang! Snow-capped mountains, grasslands, forests of flowers🌸, cattle and sheep everywhere🐮... The upcoming summer in Ili will be legendary in China, and you can embrace a fairyland with just a handful.
Stay in a luxurious campsite deep in the valley, find yourself in a real-life green fairy tale, feel the vitality of all things coming back to life, as if everything is filled with hope.
No one should miss the early summer in Ili, leave it all to Xiaoye, and enjoy a comfortable 6-day trip!😝
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🍃Early Summer Ili 6 Days 5 Nights·Luxury Accommodation Vacation
✅Bookable for 2 people, one order per group, private customization
✅Local experienced drivers and guides
✅Private car travel throughout (including airport transfers)
✅Daily exquisite breakfast + Kazakh special cuisine
✅All scenic spot tickets + shuttle service
✅Selected 5 nights of scenic B&Bs
✅Official travel contract + PICC travel accident insurance
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🎣Exciting Activities:
⭕Circle around Sayram Lake, watch the beautiful swans play in the lake
⭕Ride horses through the forest on the ancient Usun Road, experience the magnificence of Heaven Lake
⭕Light trekking in Nalati, be the protagonist of a fairy tale
⭕Visit Kazakh families, sing and dance around the campfire
⭕Horse-drawn carriage tour of Kanas, stroll through the blue old town
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💒Luxurious Wilderness Accommodations:
Qiongkushitai Qingkong Ji Yi:
Sleep in a fairy-tale forest cabin, integrate the room with the landscape, a 360° beautiful panorama pours in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, with various landscapes in full view
Kurdining Bairui Campsite:
Located above the small Kurdun highlands, with a broad view, watch the starry sky and snow mountains. Each cabin is independent, equipped with smart home appliances, comfortable and private
Sayram Lake Shuiyunsong Luxurious Hotel:
Facing the snow mountains, backed by spruce, integrated with nature. Provides personal butler service, as well as campfire parties, valley afternoon tea, grassland horse riding, and other activities to add more fun to the journey
Nalati Muxinggu Starry Sky Hotel:
Built in the Nalati scenic area, the rooms use independent container design, highly private, and the glass starry sky ceiling allows you to see the stars while lying in bed
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🏕Must-Visit Attractions:
Sayram Lake: Distant mountains like ink, lake light like a mirror, surrounded by a sea of flowers, the pure blue is captivating
Nalati Air Grassland: Combines landscapes of snow mountains, spruce, and grasslands, feels like a fairy tale forest
Chaxi Forest Park: The same beautiful scenery as 'Heidi and Grandfather', camping, horse riding, various ways to play
Qiongkushitai: A small Kazakh village deep in the Tianshan Mountains, follow the herdsmen to chase a sunset
Kurdining: Rich in biological landscape resources, known as 'the most beautiful green valley in the Tianshan Mountains'
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🚙Itinerary:
D1: Pick up from Yining airport - Free time
D2: Qiongkushitai - Horse riding on Usun ancient road - Visit Kazakh families - Campfire dinner
D3: Chaxi - Kurdining
D4: Nalati Air Grassland - Nalati Town
D5: Day trip to Sayram Lake
D6: Guozigou Bridge - Disband
Nalati Grassland
The Nalati Grassland is one of the most famous grasslands in Xinjiang and also one of the world's four great subalpine meadow vegetation areas. It is located on the northern slope of the Nalati Mountains, where the pastures, river valleys, peaks, deep gorges, and forests reflect each other's beauty. The grassland turns a lush green in summer, with wildflowers blooming and a comfortable climate... The best tourism season is from June to September, with a temperate continental highland grassland climate. After June each year, large herds of livestock move in, marking the golden season of the grassland, and various gatherings of the grassland people are often held here... It is recommended to self-drive for a day's activity, as the feeling of galloping on horseback across the grassland is amazing. Nearby attractions include the Ili Apricot Blossom Valley, Nalati Tourist Scenic Area, Huocheng Lavender Manor, Guozigou, and other spots, all of which offer great experiences.
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