Karakun Grassland Guide

Tekes's Karakun Grassland is filled with scenery that looks like the Windows startup screen. Calling it the "Sky City" is not an exaggeration. The most amazing views are found when you venture deeper, truly showing what "infinite beauty lies in perilous peaks" means～

【Karakun Grassland Must-Visit Guide】
🟢162 Township Road, Xinjiang Karakun International Ecotourism Area
🕑 April-May / September-October 08:30-20:00 | June-August 08:00-20:30 | November-March open all day
💰 Ticket + shuttle bus about 295 RMB/person

✨ Recommended Activities:
1⃣ Like me, choose to visit between April and October for the best time. The endless green waves of the grassland look like a palette spilled by God.
2⃣ Wear comfortable sports shoes! The wooden boardwalks in the scenic area are perfect for hiking. The deeper you go, the more stunning the scenery. Remember to bring some snacks for energy.
3⃣ Be sure to walk to the end of the viewing platform. The snow-capped mountains in the distance and the grassland nearby make an incredible frame. Every photo looks like a masterpiece.
4⃣ It’s best to come in the morning; the afternoon light is perfect for capturing the graceful curves of the "human grassland."
5⃣ Horse riding is highly recommended! The regular route is 30 minutes for 80 RMB, and the long route is about 2 hours for 300 RMB. Remember to bargain in advance.

Accommodation tips🏡
It’s recommended to stay in Tekes County. There’s a highly cost-effective hotel called Qingsong Hotel, and at night you can visit the Taiji Eye Ferris Wheel to see the night view of Bagua City.

Don’t miss the food🍖
👉 Roast whole lamb in Kuoketierke Village
👉 Fried pork with noodles on Jiefang Road Food Street
👉 Yogurt zongzi on Gulebage Street

Little reminders:
1 Sunscreen + sunglasses are essential
2 Bring a windbreaker; the grassland weather changes quickly
3 Download offline maps in advance, as some areas have weak signal