Scenic spot introduction:
Zhaosu Prairie in Ili, Xinjiang is one of the most famous grasslands in China and a must-see tourist destination in Ili. Zhaosu Prairie is vast and majestic. Prairie stone figures, grassland mound tombs, and rock paintings are regarded as the three wonders of Zhaosu Prairie, and they are also the best narrators of the history of this grassland. Whenever summer comes, thousands of acres of rapeseed flowers bloom under the snow-capped mountains. The white-capped mountains and the endless sea of golden flowers are mesmerizing. It is an excellent place for photography. Ride a horse, sit cross-legged on the grassland, and rest in a yurt. Zhaosu Prairie will always have a charm that you can't let go of, and you will take the trouble to explore it.Attractions distribution:
Zhaosu Prairie is south of Yili and about 5 kilometers southeast of Zhaosu County. The grassland is divided into several main parts such as Grassland Stone Man, Shengyou Temple, Gedeng Monument, and Xiata Scenic Area. In addition to the vast and beautiful grassland scenery, you can also visit rock paintings, Xiaohongnahai Stone Man, Grassland Mound Tomb, and Xiata Scenic Area. Ancient roads, Xiata Valley, Qianlong Monument and other attractions. Every year, horse races and other activities are held at the Tianma Cultural Park, and horse riding is also available at the racecourse on weekdays.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, self-driving, photography, sightseeing, horseback riding, folk culture, religion, ruins, grasslandTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel guide: Ten-day travel guide for Northern Xinjiang in 2018
travelling guideline:
Every summer, vast acres of rapeseed fields bloom on the grassland, making it a great place for tourists to take photos. In addition, activities such as the Tianma Festival are held every year, and the entertainment content is very rich.
Best time to visit:
summer
Scenic spot location:
China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture>Zhaosu County
How to get there:
Self-driving route: Drive Lianhuo Expressway in the direction of Yining/G3016 and turn into Qingyi Expressway/G218. After arriving in Yili Prefecture, follow the West Ring Road → S237/Yizhao Highway to reach Zhaosu.
Scenic area map:
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Zhaosu Grassland ticket price:
No tickets are required for Zhaosu Grassland, and each scenic spot on the grassland charges separately.
Prairie Stone Man Scenic Area: 20 yuan
Gedeng Monument: 30 yuan
Shengyou Temple: 30 yuan
Seniors over 70 years old in the above scenic spots must hold ID Children with ID cards and under 1.2 meters are free of charge. Seniors aged 65-69 with ID cards and students with student ID cards have half-price tickets.
Scenic area opening hours:
The grassland is open all day, and the business hours of each scenic spot are approximately 09:30-20:00.