Who understands! Thought I had entered Altay, Xinjiang, but it turned out to be the Wumeng Grassland in Guizhou

Driving through the Windmill Sky Road, with herds of cattle and sheep leisurely strolling nearby, this Northern Xinjiang-style scenery that you can enjoy with a ticket costing only 30 yuan per person is the most generous gift Guizhou offers to travelers.

🗺️ Tour Route

🚗 Classic Loop
Enter through Gate 1 → Windmill Viewing Platform → Baicaoping (interact with cattle and sheep) → Cloud Sea Corridor → Exit through Gate 2
✨ Total distance 25 km, avoiding backtracking

💰 Super Cost-Effective

Ticket: 30 yuan/person (vehicles allowed)
Experience:
• Self-drive on the Windmill Road (comparable to the Duku Highway)
• Close contact with free-range cattle herds
• Capture stunning cloud grassland photos

📸 Must-Shoot Scenes

▎ Windmill Road
Winding asphalt road connecting clusters of white windmills
Recommended to shoot from a low angle to create a sense of extension toward the sky

▎ Grassland Spirits
Gentle cattle often stay in the Baicaoping area
Prepare a small amount of corn kernels to interact with them

▎ Cloud Sea Wonder
After rain clears, cloud waterfalls cascade down the mountains
Viewing platform equipped with safety railings for secure shooting

🕒 Best Time

▎ Daily Recommendations
Enter after noon: morning fog has cleared, best visibility
16:00-18:00: soft light ideal for photography

▎ Seasonal Features
May to October: grassland lush and green like a carpet
November to April: vast snowy plains with unique charm

💡 Thoughtful Tips

👒 Gear List
Windproof jacket (strong winds at the mountaintop)
Sun hat (UV rays stronger than expected)
Non-slip shoes (grassland morning dew is wet)

🚙 Driving Notes
Many curves, recommended for experienced drivers
Multiple scenic parking spots along the way

🐮 Interaction Etiquette
Keep a safe distance, do not scare the animals
Bring your own trash bags to protect the pristine grassland

When the windmills slowly turn in the mist
When the cowbells ring clearly across the grassland
This fairy tale world bought for 30 yuan
Is healing every visiting soul
In the purest way possible

Post by KristianOlsen | Oct 25, 2025

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