Nalati prairie

Nalati grassland

synonym

Nalati grassland generally refers to Nalati grassland

Nalati grassland, also known as (West) Gongnaisi grassland, is located on the north slope of Nalati mountain in the east of Nalati Town, Xinyuan County, Yili Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is located on the north slope of Nalati mountain, about 110 km away from Xinyuan county. It is a middle mountain grassland developed on the tertiary paleodiluvium. Nalati grassland is one of the four grasslands in the world. It is a subalpine meadow plant area and a famous pasture since ancient times. The beautiful grassland scenery is combined with the local Kazakh Folk Customs to become a famous tourist resort in Xinjiang.

Nalati scenic spot is a national AAAAA tourist scenic spot, one of the top ten scenic spots in Xinjiang, and a tourist scenic spot in Xinjiang Autonomous Region. It is an important scenic spot and brand in Xinjiang, and also a famous brand of Ili Valley in China.

Historical evolution

It's said that during Genghis Khan's expedition to the west, there was a Mongolian army marching from the depths of Tianshan Mountain to Ili. It was spring, but the mountains were full of snow and wind. Hunger and cold made the army tired. They didn't want to cross the mountains. In front of them, they were a piece of wild grassland with flowers and brocade. The spring was dense and the water was gurgling. It was like entering another world. At this time, the clouds were blooming and the sun was setting Blood, people can not help shouting "narati (with the sun), narati" and left this place.

In April 2005, Nalati grassland was awarded "the grassland with the largest population in Kazakhstan" by Guinness world headquarters in Shanghai.

In June 2005, Nalati scenic spot management committee passed the three system certification of international quality system, environmental management system and occupational safety and health management system, which indicates that Nalati scenic spot has reached the international advanced level in product quality, service quality and occupational health and safety.

In October 2005, China National Geographic magazine commented on one of the six most beautiful grasslands in China.

geographical position

Inside the Tianshan Mountains, in the east of Xinyuan County, Yili Prefecture.

Geology and geomorphology

Nalati grassland is a middle mountain grassland developed on the paleodiluvium of the tertiary. It connects Nalati kaolin in the southeast and breaks down along the upper valley of Gongnaisi River in the northwest. The terrain is inclined in a large area. It is an important summer pasture in Gongnaisi grassland.

Climate type

Subalpine meadow is a type of alpine meadow. The annual precipitation is about 880 mm and the annual average temperature is about 20 ℃.

natural resources

Nalati grassland is a subalpine meadow plant. The plant height is 50-60 cm and the coverage is 75-90%. There are also lush fine stem iris formation mountain meadow. The other associated species mainly include phloem, Gentiana, Carex, Agropyron, Festuca, strawberry and thyme. Since ancient times, Nalati grassland has been known as "the cradle of Kazakh".

Population nationality

Nalati grassland has a Kazakh population of 15298, accounting for 1.13% of the total Kazakh population in China. It is the area where the Kazakh population is most concentrated in China. Therefore, it is listed as the grassland with the largest Kazakh population in the Guinness world.

After June every year, a large number of herdsmen enter the golden season of grassland, and all kinds of gatherings of grassland people are held here. Therefore, some people say that Nalati is a resort for grassland gatherings.

Tourism information

The development and utilization of high mountains, deep gorge vertical and horizontal, lush forest, grassland stretch, complement each other, and combine with the local Kazakh Folk Customs, to become a tourism resort integrating sightseeing, sightseeing, scientific investigation, leisure and entertainment, summer vacation, purchase of souvenirs.

Kazakh people who are good at singing and dancing live here, and they still retain the rich and simple folk customs and rich grassland culture. Nalati scenic spot has a unique frontier scenery with its unique natural landscape, long history and culture, and strong ethnic customs.

Ticket information

Tickets (valid for 48 hours, can enter the scenic spot twice): 95 yuan / person in peak season (6.1-9.30), 60 yuan / person in off season (4.1-5.31, 10.1-11.30), 37.5 yuan / person in preferential tourism period (12.1-3.31 of the next year); 37.5 yuan / person in the whole year for 65-69 years old people with ID card, students with student card, 7-18 years old minors with valid certificate; 37.5 yuan / person in the whole year for 70 years old people, 6-18 years old people Tickets for children under one year old (including 6 years old) or under 1.4 meters are free; interval tickets are 60 yuan for grassland line and 40 yuan for Forest Park line; two tickets are 100 yuan for peak season and 80 yuan for off-season (regardless of off-season); children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 1.4 meters and 70 yuan for Forest Park line The old people over the age of 18 are free of intercity bus fare with their ID card; the intercity bus ticket can be taken once, and if they need to ride again within the validity period of the ticket, they can buy the latter one at half price.

Opening Hours

All day (the best travel season is June to September)

get accommodation

You can live in the Forest Park Resort, you can also live in narati Hotel, the price is very cheap.

Tips

The best tourist season of Nalati grassland is usually from July to October. It is better to have four or five Companions to go together, so that you can rent a tent. Don't forget to bring your coat, because there is a big temperature difference between morning and night.

Traffic information

Internal transportation

Bus: there are buses from Ili to Nalati, but the number is relatively small. You can take a motorcycle or taxi to the scenic spot after you arrive. You can also go from Ili to Xinyuan County, and then transfer to Nalati.

External traffic

aircraft

Urumqi directly fly to Nalati tourist airport

Self driving

Starting from Yining, through Gongliu, chaxi and Xinyuan, it is about 340 km to Nalati Town, and then 20 km to the east of Nalati town to the forest park.

Address: the east of Nalati Town, Xinyuan County, Yili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

Longitude: 83.95667

Latitude: 43.401308