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"Chi Le Chuan, at the foot of the Yin Mountains. The sky is like a dome, covering the vast expanse. The sky is vast, the expanse is boundless. The wind blows the grass low, revealing cattle and sheep."
The "Chi Le Song" depicts a magnificent and rich Inner Mongolian grassland scenery, which inspires endless reverie. However, this is only one of the many forms of grassland in my country.
China is one of the countries with the richest grassland resources in the world, with a total grassland area of nearly 400 million hectares. Now more and more people choose to travel to the grasslands. Follow China-TravelNote, change to a car and go deep into the heart of the grasslands, shuttle between the blue sky and green grass, walk and stop along the way, take photos as you go, and experience the joy of galloping on the grasslands. This is a beautiful fantasy set against the blue sky and white clouds, endless meadows and herds of cattle and sheep!
📍Kalajun Grassland is located in Tekes County in the Ili River Valley of Xinjiang. It is well known as the "sky grassland" and "three-dimensional grassland".
It is a typical alpine five-color meadow prairie - it is full of flowers at the turn of spring and summer. It is also a natural high-quality pasture - hundreds of kinds of high-quality forage grass grow there, like a stretched colorful scroll, stretching all the way to the foot of the distant snow-capped mountains.
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⏰Best travel time: mid-June to mid-September every year
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In spring, the flower terraces on the Kalajun grassland are in full bloom, like a sea of flowers; in summer, the earth is covered with a green velvet carpet, with ups and downs, presenting the most classic aerial grassland; in autumn, herders begin to migrate, and the lush grass here is tinged with a bleak temperament in the emerald green; in winter, the sky is full of white snow, sometimes covering the entire grassland. If you are lucky, you can also encounter the scene of herders migrating to the winter pasture.
All four seasons are beautiful and suitable for the seasons. In Kalajun Grassland, you can feel the eagles singing in the sky and the vast green grassland.
📍Nalati Grassland is one of the four largest alpine river valley grasslands in the world. It is located in Xinyuan County, Ili Prefecture. Here you can not only experience the northern grassland style, but also ride a horse-drawn sleigh in the summer and enjoy ice skiing in the winter. The beautiful grassland scenery is combined with the local Kazakh folk customs. Various ways to play are endless, and the grassland seems to be always full of vitality.
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⏰Best time to travel: Mid-April to early May every year, when the apricot blossoms on the Nalati Grassland are in full bloom
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In early spring, in addition to apricot blossoms, there are also wild lilies and wild apple blossoms, which poke their white heads on the grassland, contrasting with the high peaks and dense forests, making it more vibrant. In summer, the Nalati Grassland is lush green and has a pleasant climate. It is a good place to escape the summer heat and cool down. Driving, camping, hiking or horseback riding are all very good options.
📍Located in Hejing County, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the grassland is flat and is a typical grass meadow grassland.
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⏰Best travel time: June to September each year, when the temperature difference between day and night is large in Bayinbuluke, and it is relatively cold at other times.
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Driving on the Bayinbulu grassland, you will be surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lush grass. There is not only the winding Kaidu River, but also the charming and elegant Swan Lake. Playful wild ducks fly by, and the forest sparrows jump and sing in the mountains, which is very imaginative... This vast grassland gives people a sense of sudden enlightenment, like encountering a paradise on earth.
📍The Hulunbuir Plateau, located west of the Greater Khingan Range in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is the birthplace of many ancient civilizations and nomadic peoples, and occupies a high position even in world history.
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⏰Best travel time: mid-May to late September
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Galloping on the vast grassland during the day, admiring the beautiful Milky Way next to the yurt at night, visiting the Evenk reindeer in Aoluguya, and admiring the vast forest sea of Daxinganling... Walking on the grassland, feeling the vastness of the world, and then having an authentic Russian meal will definitely be an unforgettable experience.
📍In terms of tourist areas, the Bashang Grassland is mainly located in Hebei and Inner Mongolia to the north of Hebei. Among them, the Wulanbutong Bashang Grassland in Mulan Weichang has the best scenery.
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⏰Best travel time: Late May to mid-August is the summer flower season on the grasslands; mid-September to the National Day holiday is also the best time to enjoy the autumn scenery on the Bashang grasslands.
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In the summer when most places are scorching hot, the Bashang Grassland becomes an excellent place to escape the heat. Not only is the temperature suitable, but wild flowers are in full bloom. Sika deer and grassland mice add vitality to the vast Bashang, creating a scene of "the sky is vast, the wilderness is boundless, the wind blows the grass low and cattle and sheep are seen."
In the golden autumn of September, the grassland gradually changes colors, and the mountains and forests are all dyed with the same color; in winter, the grassland is covered with ice and snow, with thousands of miles of ice and snow drifting. You can also see exquisite rime that is not inferior to the Rime Island.
Rated as one of the six most beautiful grasslands in China by China National Geographic, it is not as vast and flat as the Hulunbuir grassland, but it is precisely because of its undulating meadows that it has a unique charm.
📍The Qilian Mountain grassland is very large. The sea of flowers and mandarin ducks is located in the Huangcheng grassland on the northern slope of Lenglongling in the eastern section of Qilian Mountains. It is very representative and is one of the eight ancient scenic spots in Menyuan. It is also an important part of the Qilian Mountain grassland.
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⏰Best time to travel: The Qilian Mountain grasslands are suitable for all seasons, and July to August is the best time to travel. The flowering period of the rape flowers in the Qilian Mountains is from mid-July to late July. You can make reasonable arrangements and experience the stunning beauty of the rape flowers on the grasslands at the same time.
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To appreciate the most beautiful scenery of Qilian Mountains, you must visit Zhuoer Mountain in person. Looking out from this natural viewing platform, you can see scenery everywhere. It is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and Danxia, and there are also large areas of golden rapeseed fields. The magnificent momentum and color contrast that come to your face are breathtaking.
Located in Shandan County, under the jurisdiction of Zhangye City, it is the world's largest and oldest horse farm. Throughout its long history, it has bred countless fine horses for military use. Today, the endless green grass, herds of horses in the wilderness, and quaint folk customs together constitute the unique tourism resources of Shandan Military Horse Farm.
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⏰Best time to travel: Mid-to-late July to early August each year, when the colorful flowers on the grassland bloom alternately in June, July, and August.
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The grass is green in summer and golden in winter. Here you can experience equestrianism and ride a horse in the horse farm; appreciate the sapphire-like Luanniao Lake and the Luanniao Ancient City on the lakeside; the average temperature in summer is around 20℃, and the rape flowers are in full bloom, the golden waves are swaying, and the honey source is fragrant. It is a tourist resort for summer vacation and has now become an indispensable and important stop on the Silk Road tourist route.
📍Located in Ruoergai County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, it is known as the largest grassland in western Sichuan and the second largest grassland in China after Hulunbuir Grassland. Ruoergai, Aba, Hongyuan, etc. are all within the scope of Ruoergai Grassland.
The area is vast, the grass is abundant, and the green is long. Large groups of yaks move slowly, bringing endless vitality to this unique scenery. This place is not inferior to the top meadows in Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia. It even has a touch of mysterious religious and humanistic charm because of the religious culture of Tibetan Buddhism.
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⏰Best time to travel: Summer is the golden season for grasslands, and June to late July is the best time to enjoy flowers in Ruoergai. In addition, the rich autumn colors in mid-September every year are also worth visiting.
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Ruoergai Flower Lake, the first bend of the Nine-bend Yellow River and the Namo Grand Canyon are all must-see attractions when visiting Ruoergai Prairie. You can enjoy the sea of flowers in spring, the falling leaves in autumn, and sit quietly by the Yellow River at sunrise and sunset, gazing at the first bend of the Yellow River among its ninety-nine bends. The clear and slow water flow makes it hard to imagine that this is the turbulent and turbid Yellow River.
📍Located in Tagong Town, Kangding City, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, it is a pure pastoral grassland.
On the lush grasslands, a vast variety of wildflowers bloom in a dazzling display of color. Wandering amidst the sea of flowers, visitors feel transported to heaven. At dawn, smoke curls from the black tents of herders scattered across the grasslands, wafting the scent of milk and tea.
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⏰Best time to travel: The Tagong Grassland is picturesque in summer and autumn. Late June to early August is the busiest season on the Tagong Grassland. If you are lucky, you can watch the annual horse racing.
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Tagong Temple is an important part of Tagong Grassland. There are three mountain ranges behind the temple. The prayer flags on the mountains are densely packed and fluttering in the wind. The sacred Yala Mountain of Tagong rises from the grassland, majestic and spectacular. It is covered with silver all year round and surrounded by clouds. The vast green grassland and the magnificent Tagong Temple set off a beautiful plateau scenery.
Located in Rangkou Township, Hongyuan County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, about 350 kilometers from Chengdu, the Emutang grassland, covering dozens of square kilometers, is a sea of flowers and a fragrant paradise, known as the "Plateau of Peach Blossoms"
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⏰Best travel time: June to August every year is the best time to see the sea of flowers
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Every summer is the flower viewing season in Omutang. The Omutang grassland turns into a sea of flowers. In late July, the herdsmen's cattle and sheep will move in, and the sea of flowers will be replaced by grazing yaks. By then, you will see the spectacular sight of yaks all over the mountains, which is another major feature. In addition, you can also deeply experience Tibetan life, camp and ride horses, and feel the original Tibetan travel.
Under a clear blue sky, the vast, lush grasslands, the galloping horses, the herders waving whips, and the heroic figures of their horses are all in sight. In spring, you can enjoy the sea of flowers and in autumn, the falling leaves. This fascinating land is most captivating for its natural beauty and most awe-inspiring for its vastness.
When traveling to the grassland, it is best to choose an off-road vehicle, go deep into the heart of the grassland, into the depths of nature, play along the way, and stop to take pictures at any time when you find beautiful scenery. This way, you will not have any regrets and your trip will be worthwhile!
