Nalati Grassland-----‘The Sky Grassland’

Nalati Grassland, one of the world’s four largest grasslands, it is locates to the east of Nalati Town of Xinyuan County. It is the highest prairie in China with lush grassland and surrounding mountain and a home of meadow vegetation. Owing to its high altitude and steep terrain, it is also called ‘The Sky Grassland’. It has been a famous pasture since ancient times.

A beautiful story is associated with the grassland. During the last years of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), Genghis Khan made a west expedition to Ili in midsummer. However, it was very cold in the mountains, further exhausting the already hungry soldiers. To their surprise, after crossing a mountain, they saw a boundless stretch of grassland. Dainty flowers were in full bloom and clear streams murmured over the lush green grass. It looked like a marvelous wonderland, so soldiers shouted happily ‘Nalati, Natati’.

Nalati scenic area covers 400 sq km of the country's second largest grassland. The grassland has quiet streams, fresh air and abundant vegetation. It is home to a 10th of China's Kazakh community, and its rolling hills are dotted with their camps. The landscape is carpeted with wild flowers, upon which wander herds of goats, sheep and cows. A must-do in Nalati is staying a night in a Kazakh camp.

From June to September, the vast expanse of lush grassland is dotted with colorful wild flowers. The surrounding snow mountains, white clouds, blue sky make this grassland more charming. Thus, this period is the best time to visit this wonderland. Many activities are held in this ‘Cradle of Kazaks’. Kazakhs who are good at dancing and singing live here still retains the rich simplicity of folk customs and rich grassland culture. Unique natural landscape, history, culture and rich ethnic customs make Nalati Grassland Scenic an unique place to go.

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