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Nalati Grassland Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2011

Nalati Grassland Tourism Area

伊犁哈萨克自治州那拉提旅游风景区

Xinjiang, Ili4.5Designated 2011·43.3889°N, 84.3717°E
Ticket Price
Peak CNY 75+ CNY 85 shuttle ticket /Off-peak CNY 60
Duration
3 to 5 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0
Designated
2011

About Nalati Grassland Tourism Area

Nicknamed the 'aerial grassland,' Nalati spreads rolling alpine meadows across the Tianshan near Ili, where wildflowers bloom beneath snow peaks and Kazakh herders graze their flocks among white yurts.

Highlights

Famous 'aerial grassland' of rolling alpine meadows, wildflowers and snow peaks; Kazakh yurts and herds; the Valley of the Fairies and Sky Grassland.

Suggested Route

Take the scenic shuttle to the Sky Grassland and the Valley of the Fairies for a nomadic yurt experience; allow half a day to a full day.

Food & Lodging

Try Kazakh lamb

Facilities

milk tea and naan; stay in yurts or Nalati town.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

In Xinyuan County, Ili; ~250 km from Yining; drive via G218 / Duku Highway; nearest airport Nalati (seasonal, ~60 km); no metro/HSR.

Reservation

Real-name reservation required; official mini-program 'Zhiyou Nalati' is the sole channel (esp. for self-drive); bookable 7 days ahead.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 75 (≈ $10)+ CNY 85 (≈ $12) shuttle ticket /Off-peak CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

Address

Yilihasake Autonomous Prefecture Xinyuan County Nalati Town Nalatilvyou Scenic Area

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
伊犁哈萨克自治州那拉提旅游风景区

伊犁哈萨克自治州新源县那拉提镇那拉提旅游风景区

Yilihasake Autonomous Prefecture Xinyuan County Nalati Town Nalatilvyou Scenic Area

43.3889, 84.3717

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