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Nalati Tourism Scenic Area
eographic location:East end of Ili Valley
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2. Level:AAAAA
Famous scenery:Kezi Laxia Waterfall, Wangtian Cave
Opening hours: 8:30-20:00
Nalati Tourism Scenic Area, located in Xinyuan County, Xinjiang, is
located in the hinterland of Tianshan Mountain, at the eastern end of
the Ili River Valley, with a total planned area of 960 square
kilometers. The scenic area consists of an alpine grassland
sightseeing area, a Kazakh folk customs area, and a tourist living area
from south to north.
Nalati Scenic Area is the leading scenic spot in Yili Prefecture. It is
one of the famous scenic spots in Xinjiang. It has famous scenic spots
such as Summer Ranch, Keqi Laxia Waterfall and Wangtian Cave. On
April 13, 2018, he was shortlisted for “Magic Northwest 100 Scenes”.
On December 29, 2018, the State Ethnic Affairs Commission named
the sixth batch of national national unity and progress creation
demonstration zones (units).
Historical evolution
In 2001, it was named the National AAA Scenic Area.
In early 2004, it was named as an autonomous region-level scenic
spot.
In April 2005, the Nalati Grassland was awarded the “Kazakh
Population with the Most Population” by Shanghai Guinness World
Headquarters.
In June 2005, the scenic spot passed the ISO9001 international
quality system, ISO14001 environmental management system and
OSHMS18001 occupational safety and health management system
certification.
In October 2005, it was rated as one of the six most beautiful
grasslands in the country.

3. In January 2011, it was awarded the national AAAAA level scenic spot
by the National Tourism Administration.
In April 2015, it was rated as a national ecotourism demonstration
zone.
On April 13, 2018, he was shortlisted for “Magic Northwest 100
Scenes”.
Geographical environment
Location horizon
The Nalati Tourism Scenic Area is located in the hinterland of the
Tianshan Mountains, at the eastern end of the Ili Valley. It is located
between 85°17-28 east longitude and 43°01-15 north latitude, with a
planned total area of 960 square kilometers.

4. Climate
The Nalati Tourism Scenic Area has a continental semi-arid climate
with an average elevation of 1,800 meters and annual rainfall of
around 880 mm. The annual average temperature is around 20
degrees Celsius.
Natural resources
Plant resources
The Nalati Grassland is one of the four sub-savannahs of the world. It
is rich in vegetation and is rich in lush and fine-stem-tailed mountain
meadows. Other associated species include rough sage, pseudo
gentian, sedge, ice grass, fescue, strawberry and thyme. There is also
a question Jing, belonging to the genus Fagaceae.

5. Animal resources
The Nalati tourist area is rich in animals, including snow pheasant,
ring-necked pheasant (pheasant), otter, elk, lynx, fox, worm, egret,
red dragonfly, northern goat, snow leopard, wolf, golden eagle, Hairy
ankles, etc.
Main Attractions
Summer pasture
The Nalati grassland is a mid-mountain grassland developed on the
third alluvial layer. The southeast is connected to Nala to raise the
ridge. It is like a barrier. The northwest is broken along the upper
valley of the Gongnaisi River. The terrain is steeped, the mountains
are densely covered, and the streams are vertical and horizontal. .
The foot of the mountain is deep in the gully, the river is staggered,
the forest is dense, the sacred place is slowly undulating, the pine

6. tower is along the ditch, and there is a felt room, and the herd moves
in the clouds. It is an important summer pasture in the Gongnaisi
grassland.
Kezi Laxia Waterfall
Kezi Laxia Waterfall is located in the east of the Nalati tourist area,
and it is located in the middle of the mountain. The waterfall is more
than ten meters high and a few meters wide. Many turbulences from
the mountains are collected in Qifeng, Komatsu, weeds and fresh
moss, and rushing down.

7. Wangtiandong
Wangtiandong is located 4 kilometers north of Nalati tourist spot,
bare in the cliff of Qifeng. The hole is tens of meters away from the
ground. From the foot of the mountain to its stone statue, a ladder is
suspended in the air. There is a rectangular boulder at the entrance of
the cave.
History and culture
At the time of Chengji Sihanxi’s levy, a Mongolian army marched
from the depths of the Tianshan Mountains to Yili. On the spring day,
the hungry and cold army turned over the mountains and saw the
grasslands. At this time, the clouds open the sunrise, the sunset is like
blood, people can not help but scream: “Nalati! Nalati!” (Junggar
Mongolian, meaning the place with the sun, later referred to as “the
first to see The place of the sun”), Nalati got its name.
Nalati, the Qing Dynasty is translated as Narat, “The Western Regions
with the Wenzhi” explained: “Narattaba, Uyghur: the sun is shining,
the snow is deep, and you can see the sun, hence the name.” Narat,
there is the sun.

8. Honors
On December 29, 2018, the State Ethnic Affairs Commission named
the sixth batch of national national unity and progress creation
demonstration zones (units).
Travel guide
Opening hours
8:30-20:00

9. Ticket
High season (June 1st – September 30th): 75.00 yuan (excluding
shuttle cars) Low season (April 1st – May 31st, October 1st –
November 30th): 60.00 yuan (excluding interval Car) Special tourist
season (December 1st – March 31st): 22.5 yuan (excluding shuttle)
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