Xia Ta Fairyland! The Last Grassland in Xinjiang Where You Can See Snow-Capped Mountains

🌿Xia Ta is the essence of Ili's surprise box! Snow mountains🏔️, forests🌲, streams🏞️, grasslands🌿, wild flowers🌸…all in one place!🥹 Most importantly: As the weather gets hotter, Xia Ta might be the only place left where you can still see snow-capped mountains towering over lush grasslands!👏 💼Workers, activate your "24-hour digital detox" mode! (Currently, only the section from No. 4 Kara House to Flower Terrace has poor signal📶—perfect for immersive oxygen therapy!) 🌧️Day 1 Afternoon: A breathtaking hike in the rain! Rain as soon as you arrive at Xia Ta? Don’t panic! Take a light hike from Transfer Bridge to General Bridge (the most photogenic spot📸), and you’ll fall in love instantly! The drizzle, the crisp scent of spruce in the air🌲…towering trees, mist-shrouded snow peaks—it’s like a fairy’s ribbon wrapping around the landscape! Too magical to be real!❤️ ✨✨✨ Super practical, tear-and-blood tips you’ll regret missing ✨✨✨ 🚗 1. 【Must-read for self-drivers! Avoid ticket pitfalls!】 ⚠️Self-driving friends, listen up! Buy your 【Xia Ta Self-Driving Ticket】 in advance on 🐬 or the official account! Especially if you’re arriving late in the afternoon! We almost had to drag our luggage into the scenic area…😭 It’s only 💰150 per person—worth every penny for peace of mind! 🐎 2. 【Horseback ride to Flower Terrace? Early birds win!】 Want to ride deep into Flower Terrace? ⏰ Get! Up! Early! Super popular in summer! We arrived at 9:20 AM and luckily got the 3rd spot (right after the horse team started). The first group into Flower Terrace—unmatched experience!💯 ✅ Beginner-friendly: Leisurely pace, just wear protective gear and sit tight. My husband was holding the reins himself within half an hour~ The guides are super nice! 🏠 3. 【Accommodation inside the scenic area: Galaxy views + heating!】 Want to experience Xia Ta in the quiet dawn + stargazing under the Milky Way🌌? Stay inside the scenic area! ⭐Official option: Hot Spring Hotel—comfortable but pricey. ⭐Herder homestays: Great value, book early! Limited rooms! Recommend Bota’s place (relatively better conditions). 📌Real experience: Heating available!🔥 But each load of coal lasts ~4 hours, so it gets chilly between 3-6 AM🥶—sleep in extra layers! Hygiene🉑️, no weird smells! Dry toilets cleaned promptly. At 3-4 AM! Saw the Milky Way with my naked eyes for the first time🌌! The textbook-perfect night sky right in front of me—totally worth freezing!😭 Freshly squeezed milk in the morning🥛! Unbelievably delicious! 💖 4. 【Mindset is everything!】 Ladies! Grassland conditions are basic, and supplies are hard to transport. Lower your expectations and embrace the unknown! We came for golden sunrise on the mountains but got rain☔️…until my husband said, "Isn’t rain an experience too?" Instant mood lifter!💕 Result? The snow mountains didn’t disappoint—they even threw in a galactic feast!✨ Totally worth it!