“China's Little Switzerland” – Beautiful Nalati

The Nalati Grassland is known as the “Garden in the Sky,” not only because of its high altitude, but also because of its picturesque beauty in all four seasons. Nalati is most charming in summer, when it is dotted with blooming flowers like golden lotus, lavender, and wild chrysanthemum, filling the air with a refreshing fragrance. Holding the reins and riding a gentle horse across the rolling green carpet feels like stepping back in time and into a pastoral dream. 🕘【Opening Hours】： Peak Season (May 1–September 30): 8:00am–8:30pm Off-Season (October 1–April 30): 10:00am–7:00pm 💴【Ticket Prices】： ✅Peak Season (May 1–November 30): Tickets 💰100 yuan/person. ✅Off-Season (December 1–April 30): Tickets 💰60 yuan/person. ✅Shuttle Bus Tickets: Round-trip shuttle bus to the Air Grassland 💰40 yuan/person, round-trip shuttle bus to the River Valley Grassland 💰24 yuan/person ✅Self-driving Customized Tour: 200 yuan/person (Scenic spot ticket 95 + self-driving ticket 105) ⛺【Activities】： ✅Air Grassland 🌟The Air Grassland is a grassland on the mountain at a higher altitude, a must-see attraction in Nalati. ✔️Sky Cloud Platform: The first stop on the Air Grassland, on the cliff, there is a sculpture of a “Nalati Beekeeper.” ✔️Sky Platform: The second stop on the Air Grassland, located at a higher altitude, overlooking the Heavenly Pasture Terrace. ✔️Heavenly Pasture Terrace: The third stop on the Air Grassland, a plain, great for taking photos. You can take a helicopter ride, ride a horse, etc., but drones are not allowed. ✔️Nomad Family: The last stop for self-driving on the Air Grassland, and the essence of the Air Grassland and even the entire Nalati. The “Nalati Internet Famous Bridge” is here. ✔️Tiancheng Platform + Snow Lotus Valley: If you want to go further, you can only transfer to the shuttle bus to Tiancheng Platform and Tianshen Platform (Snow Lotus Valley), or you can ride a horse. ✅River Valley Grassland 🌟The grassland between the river valleys is flat and mainly features cultural landscapes. ✔️Tawusani: The first stop on the River Valley Grassland, where you can experience horseback riding. ✔️Wusun Ancient Ruins: A scenic spot with a blend of cultural and natural scenery. ✔️Yitigensei: Rich in cultural atmosphere, it is also the entrance to the Panlong Valley Road (West Section for self-driving). ✅Panlong Valley Road West Section 🌟Panlong Valley Road is divided into the West Section and the East Section. The West Section is open for self-driving and offers great photo opportunities. 🌟The Panlong Valley Road West Section is a one-way road. The entrance is near Yitigensei. Do not drive against the traffic. 🚌【Transportation】： You can drive to the scenic area. If you don't want to drive, there are also direct buses from Yining City, with frequent departures, which is very convenient. After entering the park, there are sightseeing buses 🚌 available. The bus ticket is included in the entrance ticket. The sightseeing bus stops at each scenic spot, and the station signs are very clear. Just follow the signs and you won't get lost. 👉【Itinerary】： D1: Gather in Yining - Free activities - Check in to Yining hotel D2: Yining - Guozigou Bridge - Sailimu Lake loop - Encounter swans - Stay at Sailimu Lake 140 km D3: Sailimu Lake - Daxi Valley flower viewing - Nalati Air Grassland - Snow Lotus Valley - Stay at Nalati 399 km D4: Nalati - Turgen Apricot Blossom - Yili Tianshan Flower Sea - Kazanch - Stay in Yining 267 km D5: Yining disband - Various locations (Activity disbandment day) 🧡【Pre-trip Preparations】： 👗Clothing Suggestions 👉Wear solid, bright-colored clothes, paired with a bright scarf, which will look great in photos. 👉Don't forget your sunglasses 🕶️ to protect your eyes. ⚠️Nalati Travel Tips 🔸Drones are allowed, but you need to report to the scenic spot police 👮‍♀️ station. 🔸Bring some warm clothes. Even in summer, the temperature difference between day and night in Nalati is relatively large, especially in the mountains, where it can be quite cold. 🔸The Internet Famous Bridge is a 5-minute walk along the dirt road next to the parking lot restrooms. There are two single-plank bridges. The first one often has a long queue 🔥, so you can go to the second one (less than 100 meters away. To reach this bridge, be sure to walk on the right side of the river, as the left side has a river and is difficult to cross). 🔸Self-driving tickets need to be booked in advance, and during peak season, the scenic spot dynamically adjusts the number of self-driving cars 🚗 entering the scenic spot every day (Self-driving is only allowed for drivers with at least 3 years of driving experience). 🔸Don't worry too much about weather changes. The grassland weather is changeable, and it can go from sunny to cloudy in an instant.