The Nalati Grassland in Xinjiang doesn't look like this in winter

G! Can't keep it hidden anymore! Discovered Xinjiang's stunning secret grassland 🌿
Here comes the 3-day 2-night Nalati itinerary～
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📖 Itinerary:
✨ Day 1: Sky Grassland Route 🌱
📍 Address: Nalati Town, Xinyuan County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
⏰ Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
🚩 Must-do:
✔️ Tianjie Platform panoramic view (best photo spot!)
✔️ Nomad family horseback riding experience (💰 from 150 RMB)
✔️ Snow Lotus Valley close-up with snow mountains (altitude 3000m, super stunning!)

✨ Day 2: Valley Grassland Route 🌳
📍 Address: Within the same scenic area
⏰ Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
🚩 Must-do:
✔️ Grassland tribe experience Kazakh culture
✔️ Rafting activity (exciting and refreshing 💦)
✔️ Check in at Tawu Sani and Wusun ancient sites

✨ Day 3: Panlong Valley Road Route 🚗
📍 Address: Within the same scenic area
⏰ Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
🚩 Must-do:
✔️ Shilaizhuan Viewing Platform photo shoot (get those Instagram-worthy shots)
✔️ Breathtaking scenery along the way!

🚗 Transportation guide:
1️⃣ Self-drive: Urumqi - G30 - S219 (about 6 hours)
2️⃣ High-speed train + car rental: Urumqi → Ili (4h) → car rental (1.5h)
3️⃣ Flight: Ili Airport → rent a car directly (1h)

🏠 Accommodation recommendations:
✅ Nomad guesthouses inside the scenic area (200-300 RMB/night)
✅ Quality choice: Nalati Grassland Grand Hotel (500 RMB+/night)

🛒 Must-buy souvenirs:
✨ Kazakh embroidery
✨ Mini felt yurt ornaments
✨ Grassland specialty dairy products

🍢 Food list:
💯 Grilled lamb skewers (tender and juicy!)
💯 Hand-pulled rice (aromatic lamb)
💯 Whole roasted lamb (great for group dining)
💯 Freshly brewed milk tea (warm and cozy~)

⚠️ Travel tips:
▫️ Big temperature difference between morning and evening, bring a jacket
▫️ Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen!
▫️ Rent Kazakh costumes for better photos
▫️ Bargain! Bargain! Bargain!