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Xinyuan County, Ili Kazakhstan Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
One of the most beautiful grasslands in China
Nalati Grassland is located in the hinterland of Tianshan Mountain and at the eastern end of Ili River Valley. Nalati Grassland, located in xinyuan county, Ili Prefecture, Xinjiang, is a well-preserved and typical mountain meadow in the middle of Tianshan Mountain. Nalati Grassland is one of the most beautiful grasslands in China, which attracts many tourists to visit it every year. There are not only rich pastures here, but also large areas of snow spruce. Walking on the grassland is like being in a natural oxygen bar, which makes people relaxed and happy.
Nalati is mainly divided into three regions: Grassland in the Air, Panlong Valley Road and Valley Grassland. The grasslands at Nalati will satisfy all your imagination of Xinjiang grassland and you will know about the nomadic life in Xinjiang.
From the beginning of May, the Nalati grassland gradually turns green, and May to July is the best time to visit the Nalati Grassland. Nalati not only has vast grassland, but also is rich in wildlife resources. It is cool and pleasant in summer, and you can enjoy lush grassland and blooming wild flowers along the way. It is an ideal place for avoiding heat in summer. Nalati is a nice destination for family travel.
Tianying Viewing Platform
Tianying Viewing Platform(Sky Eagle Viewing Platform) is one of the hiking routes in the Nalati Grassland, which is also the highest point of the forest park, with an altitude of 1,800 meters. At the Tianying Viewing Platform, you can walk across the virgin forest to breathe the best air. You can reach the Eagle Cyclone and overlooks the grassland from the eagle's perspective after climbing 2,749 steps. Every year in May, June and July, flocks of eagles hover in the valley for food. Then it becomes the world of eagles, hence the name.
Tianjie Viewing Platform
Tianjie Viewing Platform is the watershed between valley grassland and alpine grassland. Here you can walk along the wooden plank road and climb to the highest place of the Tianjie Viewing Platform. Standing here, you can have a panoramic view of Grassland in the Air and the valley grassland.
Heavenly God Viewing Platform
Heavenly God Viewing Platform, also known as Snow Lotus Valley, is a beautiful place in Nalati Grassland with blue sky, white clouds and the snow-capped mountains. It is also named Snow Lotus Valley because it looks like a blooming snow lotus when it is overlooked. With an altitude of 3,000 meters, it is holy in people’s eyes. Snow provides a pleasant environment for the growth of snow lotus. In July and August every year, snow lotus are blooming and beautiful.
Dragon Rising From the Sea Viewing Platform
Dragon Rising From the Sea Viewing Platform, also known as Jiaolongchuhai Viewing Platform, is a hilltop slope in Panlong Valley, and also the highest point reached by Panlong Huanshan Road. Here you can have a wide field of vision of the sky and forests. Known as the black forest, the trees and forests here can be called the most shocking picture in the jungle landscape along the way.
Know about the Nomadic Life in Xinjiang
The Kazakhs are a nomadic people whose existence is centered around livestock. The yurt, also known as Zhanfang(毡房), is the place that Kazakhs live in spring, summer and autumn, which is easy to be put up and dismantled. This construction technology has a history of more than 2,000 years. The traditional Kazakh yurt is constructed without a nail, wedge and other metal tools, which can be built in about two hours. Its construction process contains the wisdom and construction technical experience. And it is a "living fossil" of the traditional culture of the Kazakh people. However, the craftsmanship tradition and practical experience of Kazakh yurt are mostly spread among local craftsmen. At present, they are mainly passed down from generation to generation.
Learn about Changing Pastures
Changing Pastures is an important part of Kazakh herdsmen's daily life. Kazakhs people respect life, nature and lives in harmony with the nature. In the nomadic life of Kazakh nomadic life, changing pastures, group grazing and controlled grazing reflect the ecological wisdom of rational development and sustainable utilization.
There are three kinds of Kazakh pastures: spring and autumn pasture, winter pasture and summer pasture, which are located in the vast mountain grassland and Gobi grassland area on the northern slope of Tianshan Mountain, passing through Junggar Basin to the north and reaching Altai Mountain. According to the seasonal changes, Kazakh herders generally make four large pastures change every year, while small-scale changing is more frequent in each season according to the needs of pastures.
Horse Riding and Hiking Experiences
At the Nalati, you can experience horse riding in the picturesque grasslands. Riding horse is also a good way to experience the wonderful natural scenery of the Nalati Grassland as well as experience the nomadic life of the local herders. And there are several viewing platforms at Nalati to have a panoramic view of the grasslands and the snow mountains in the distance. You can choose the viewing platforms to hike and fully experience the beauty of the grasslands in Xinjiang.
Duku Highway
Duku Highway runs through the middle section of Tianshan Mountain, starting from Dushanzi area in the north and reaching Kuqa City in the south, with a total length of 563 kilometers. Duku Highway is one of the most popular destinations in Xinjiang with breathtaking scenery alongside. Duku Highway is open for several months every year. Kindly reminder, please pay attention to yourselves when crossing the Duku Highway.
About Duku:
Dushanzi-Nalati section(220 kilometers): the long corridor, Tiger Pass
Nalati-Bayanbulak section(60 kilometers): Nalati Grassland
Bayanbulak-Big and Small Dragon Pool section(120 kilometers): Bayanbulak Grassland(second largest grassland in China)
Big and Small Dragon Pool-Kuqa section(137 kilometers): Tianshan Mountain Grand Canyon
The best time to visit Nalati Grassland is May to August. During this time, the grasslands at Nalati gradually turn lush and green, which are beautiful. Kindly reminder, June to August is the peak season of Xinjiang. There will be many cars on the roads and you may need to wait for some while in popular attractions. While Xinjiang is also most beautiful during this time if you prefer the lush grasslands and forests in Xinjiang.
To get to Nalati Grassland, you can take high-speed train to Yining Railway Station, then take bus or taxi to Nalati Grassland.
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