Top Winter Break Destinations: 5-Day Itinerary for Yili, Yining, Northern Xinjiang
by LunaGlow
Feb 10, 2025
Nalati, Xinjiang | Stepping into a Fairytale Prairie🏞️ Rainy Horseback Riding for a Relaxing Life
Life always calls for a rendezvous with nature🌧️
Escape the noisy city, even if it's in a rainy earthly paradise🗺️
Watch herds of cattle and sheep pass by🌬️ Gallop or trot through the rain on horseback🐎
📍Location: Nalati, Xinyuan County
1️⃣ Sky Prairie Route
Meadows more soothing than oil paintings!
After the storm, mist swirls as you step into a wonderland☁️
PS: Enter at the second shuttle stop, "Heavenly Terrace"
2️⃣ Valley Prairie Route
The trifecta: horseback riding + grassland gazing + chilling out🐏
Experience summer turning to winter in half an hour—though the sun never broke through the clouds🌞
Waiting by the stream in the rain while savoring fresh lamb skewers from a herder's home
Made for an unforgettable memory
3️⃣ Panlong Ancient Road Route
A joyride of curves for self-drivers🚙
Every shot on the S-shaped road is postcard-worthy
🐎 Must-Try Activities
- Rainy horseback riding (your back will feel it!)
- Riverside BBQ (local lamb is a game-changer)
⚠️ Tips
1. Sunscreen + windbreaker are essential—it gets unexpectedly cold deep in the prairie
2. Wear long pants when riding to prevent chafing
3. Crowds gather at the entrance—venture deeper to experience the prairie's true beauty
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