D7, Ili River Valley; Air Grassland Nalati

There is a place in Xinjiang where there is no Gobi or desert, where there are green trees and fragrant fruits, and where you feel as if you are in the south of the Yangtze River, and that is the Ili River Valley.

The Ili River Valley is 360 kilometers long, the special geographic location of this place makes it rainfall, natural conditions, the pasture area is very large, rich in water resources, the development of the Xinjiang territory of the largest runoff of the river - the Ili River, but also gave birth to one of the world's four major grasslands of subalpine meadows botanical areas, the grasslands of the Nalatty.

The Nalatty Grassland is also one of the top ten scenic spots in Xinjiang, where the Kazakhs live and sing and dance, and still retain a rich and simple folk customs and rich grassland culture. Nalati-Scenic Area, high peaks, deep gorges, forests, grasslands, stretching the interplay of unique natural landscapes, long history and culture and rich ethnic customs constitute a unique border landscape.

Narathi Grassland Scenic Area surrounded by mountains on three sides, the east of the Narathi Ridge elevation of up to more than 4,000 meters, the top of the mountain snow year-round, the central part of the vegetation is rich in tall spruce, fir, birch layered with a clear geographical demarcation, rolling meadows and grasslands, streams across the landscape, the mountain flowers, cows and sheep into flocks, "the beautiful air grassland ", the name is not false.

In the Narathi grasslands, must experience the Kazakh national style and grassland culture, we chose to live in a tent in the Narathi scenic area, tents and sleeping bags are our own, the main meal is also their own preparations, so in the beautiful air grassland, from day to sunset, to the stars shine, from the appreciation of the Kazakh people's passion and boldness, from horseback riding, playing and singing to a variety of activities, tasting milk wine, hand-held meat, Roasted sheep, all kinds of delicious fruits and melons, time seems to be not enough. In the evening we enjoyed the Kazakh national dance performance, the beautiful grassland style here again perfect presentation, not to be missed, as long as the visit, will not forget ~