Scenic spot introduction:
Tuohulasu Scenic Area in Yili is a piece of "paradise beauty" on the northwest border of the motherland, and one of the places along the northern route of the Silk Road in the Tang Dynasty. In the vast grassland, there are various topography and landforms such as snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, cedar forests, rivers, glaciers, etc. In the midsummer season, no less than 800,000 cattle and sheep can enjoy themselves leisurely. Nearly 3,000 cattle and sheep The tents are like stars dotted on this vast green ocean, forming a beautiful grassland scenery full of vitality.Attractions distribution:
Tuohulasu is located 40 kilometers northeast of Yining, on the south side of the Kogurqin Mountain section, with a total area of 15,000 hectares. The scenic area includes Tuohulasu Prairie, Base Camp, Wuzhenwugou, General Wusun Tomb and Princess Tomb, Wuzhenwugou Grand Canyon, Snow Leopard Discovery Site and Kaixi Lake. People can not only see the vast natural scenery, but also See the most primitive living conditions of the herdsmen, or hold a lively bonfire party, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, hiking, photography, adventure, ancient tombs, snow mountains, grasslands, forests, canyons, lakestravelling guideline:
Hiking in September: Awuzan Valley → Tuohulasu Grassland Crossing, 2 and a half days, medium distance hiking. Along the way, you pass waterfalls and Kokchok Peak, and there are quite a few sections of ascent. Although it is exhausting, it is definitely worth the trip after eating the delicious alpine fish on the grassland.
Every midsummer, traditional folk activities such as catching sheep, chasing girls, and horse racing are held on the grassland. Cadres, masses and businessmen from all ethnic groups also come here from all directions to enjoy this "paradise beauty".
Best time to visit:
Summer and Autumn
Shopping recommendations:
Shopping: deer sambo, cheese, etc.
Food: Kazakh smoked horse sausage, naren, bolshak, etc.; Uyghur’s roasted whole lamb, pilaf, baked buns, noodles, etc.; Xibe’s flatbread and cauliflower. , fried haggis, pumpkin buns, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture>Yining County
How to get there:
Self-driving route: Drive along the Yipan Highway in the direction of Yili; in the direction of Urumqi, take the Wukui Expressway → G312 → Lianhuo Expressway → Qingyi Expressway.
Scenic area map:
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Tuohulasu Grassland ticket price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
