Where would you most like to travel? Maybe you want to go to Tibet to see the snowy mountains and see the Potala Palace, or you may say that you want to go to Sanya to see the sea, or you want to go to Shangri-La in Yunnan to see the lake. But I only like to go to Xinjiang to see the grassland, and I go to see the Narati grassland, because its beauty is unforgettable.
Narati grassland, located in the east of Narati Town, Xinyuan County, Ili Prefecture, Xinjiang, is one of the four major grasslands in the world subalpine meadow plant area, with its beautiful grassland scenery and local unique Kazakh folk customs.
It has not only become a famous tourist attraction in Xinjiang, but also made countless travel enthusiasts fall under her pomegranate skirt, and come from far away to admire her, just to see her.
It is said that the origin of the name of the Narathi steppe is because of Genghis Khan, when he was marching from the Tianshan Mountains to Ili on his western expedition, he unfortunately encountered a snowstorm on the way, which made them, who were already hungry and exhausted at that time, it was raining overnight, and just when they were extremely desperate, they were about to hold on and were ready to give up.
Who knew that after everyone gritted their teeth and turned over a mountain, but in front of them was rainy and sunny, and the spring was infinite, and flocks of cattle and sheep were walking leisurely in the grassland, looking back from time to time, and the countless unknown flowers on the grassland were dancing in the wind, as if welcoming their arrival.
Looking at the green mountains in the distance, the water in their ears was gurgling, and everyone couldn't help but cheer, and the exhaustion and hunger were swept away, in exchange for ecstasy, so the name "Narathi" was born, and Narati is said to represent the sun.
It is precisely because of the unique beauty of the Narati grassland that in October 2005, it was lucky to be rated as one of the six most beautiful grasslands in the country by China National Geographic magazine, which shows that its beauty is by no means "blowing".
So what's going on in the Narati Grassland?
First, the aerial steppe
It is a mountain basin, June to August is the golden season of pasture, the grass is not only green grass, mountain flowers, flowing water, but also herds of cattle and horses, a good picture of the wind blowing grass low cattle and sheep, like a fairyland.
The snow-capped mountains in the distance reveal its true face, and the red and bees flying butterflies in the distance, strolling in the middle of the pasture and looking around the vast grassland, people can't help but marvel at the magic of nature. It is said that it used to be deserted until one spring, when a flock of eagles brought some grass seeds, and then the grassland is now there.
Second, the Wangtian Cave
Located 4 kilometers north of the forest park, it is said that its entrance is tens of meters high from the ground, and because it is surrounded by light blue clouds all year round, it not only adds a touch of mystery to the cave, but also makes the stone steps that extend from the foot of the mountain all the way up to look like a cloud ladder hanging in the air, hence the name Wangtian Cave.
And about the name, in fact, it also has a poignant love story. It is said that a flower seed from the back garden of the Jade Emperor fell to the mortal world, and then became a girl, and the girl later fell in love with a young and handsome mortal, married him, and lived a happy life.
Unfortunately, because of the violation of the rules of heaven, the girl was captured by the Jade Emperor and returned to the heavenly court, and the husband who lost his lover looked up at the sky every day in the mortal world and told about the pain of lovesickness, perhaps because the husband and wife have a little understanding of the soul.
The girl also suffered from lovesickness in the heavenly court, so she became more and more emaciated, and the Jade Emperor felt sorry for the girl, and in order to make her completely dead, he turned her husband into a mountain, but this did not stop her husband's desire to penetrate, so that the mountain pierced a hole, hence the name Wangtian Cave.
Third, Kozilaxia Waterfall
Kozilashia Waterfall is located not far from the Wangtian Cave, although this waterfall may not be as spectacular as Li Bai's "flying stream straight down 3,000 feet", but its drop of more than ten meters straight down, and then fall into the deep pool The visual experience of the rumble brought by the rumble is quite shocking.
Standing at the bottom of the pool and looking up, the waterfall is like a white lian hanging in the middle of the mountain, it divides the canyon in two, the middle is a waterfall with white flowers, and on both sides are lush flowers and trees, the waterhole is full of reflections, splashes, and waves.
A good "eternal long as white practice flying, a boundary breaks through the green mountains" no way, it is so beautiful, it is as beautiful as a landscape painting, people are breathtaking.
Fourth, the steppe tribes
The Narathi steppe is one of the four major alpine valley steppes in the world and the place where the Kazakh ethnic group is concentrated. More than 2,000 years ago, it was the Wusun Kingdom, one of the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions, and its cultural development history continues to this day.
Fifth, Akon plays the singing ping
Located in the south of the Willow River, it is the best place for Kazakhs to hold events, whenever spring is shining in the steppe, birds are singing, or on special days, Kazakhs will hold traditional Akan concerts, and on this day, everyone will be dressed up.
Especially Kazakh folk artists, they will attach great importance to this event, because this is the best opportunity to show their talents, the activity will not only sing better than who sings, sings more, but also more songs than who makes up more songs, the purpose is to enhance the relationship with the people, but also by the way let tourists deeply experience a Kazakh cultural customs.
Narati grass is the grassland with the largest Kazakh population, which is said to account for 1.13% of the total Kazakh population in China, so it is listed in the Guinness World County.
Every year in June, when the golden season of the grassland begins, a large number of livestock from all over the world will be transferred in, and various gatherings of the steppe people will follow, where people will sing and dance, drink and ride horses, compete and have fun.
Because the Kazakhs living in Narati can not only sing and dance, but also are simple, kind, and hospitable, their rich folk customs and rich grassland culture have attracted countless people to check in. No way, such a beautiful scenery, who wouldn't like it?
How to get to Narathi?
1. Self-driving: Urumqi Yinarati - Yining Yinarathi
2. Train: Urumqi - Yining City - Transfer Line Bus
3. Plane: Urumqi - Xinyuan Narati Airport - transfer to taxi or bus
4. Bus: Yining - Narati - Xinyuan County - transfer line bus
How much does a ticket cost in Narathi?
By car: 300 RMB/person ticket (excluding shuttle bus)
High season: June 1-September 30 RMB 95 per person
Light season: October 1, May 31 of the first year 75 yuan/person
Validity: 48 hours can enter the scenic area twice, and take the scenic car for half the price
Is it convenient to eat and live in Nalati? What about the price?
There are many small restaurants and hotels in Narathi town, with prices ranging from high to low. Of course, homestays with a better environment will be slightly more expensive, and the price will be relatively high in peak season. In short, eating and living is quite convenient.
If you are self-driving, there are also self-driving camps in the scenic area, the environment is okay, but the price is relatively high, and you must book a house in advance in the peak season, otherwise you can only be forced to camp.
How do you sit in the shuttle bus in Narathi?
1. Aerial grassland route route
The tourist service center is a day boundary platform, one sky grassland line, one nomadic house to and from
Shuttle car: RMB 40, about 50 minutes
2. Snow Lotus Valley Route Route
Nomad's house--Tianchengdai--Tianjintai round trip
Shuttle car: RMB 60, about 20 minutes
3. Panlong Valley Route route
Tourist Information Center - Prairie Tribe - Tawusani - Wusun Ancient Site Itigan Sejiaolong Goes to Sea - Woniugang - Racecourse - Resort round trip
Shuttle car: 40 RMB
4. The highlight of the river valley grassland: Volta Junction
Route: Deiglas-Green Ingot-Valley of Flowers-Volta Jiaota Battery Car: 120 yuan
Best places to visit in Narathi
1. Celestial Platform: Standing here you can climb high and look far away, you can see the entire aerial grassland, the distant mountains are cloudy, the river valley and green trees reflect each other, making people linger at the same time, but also have to sincerely admire the great rivers and mountains of the motherland, so a person must not go to the grassland alone, because after falling in love with it you will not come back.
2. Nomad's house: The terminus of the aerial steppe, where herders migrate from the village every summer and set up a felt house as their home. Here, you can experience the fun of herding horses and sheep, drink tea and listen to music, and even gallop horses.
3. Dragon going to sea: This is the best viewing point of the Panlong Ring Mountain Road, overlooking the winding avenue from afar, looking at it from afar like a dragon lying on the ground, which is very spectacular.
4. Tenjin Terrace: Also known as "Snow Lotus Valley", in addition to the surrounding steep peaks like snow lotus petals, even the flowers in the valley grow as magical as snow lotus stamens.
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