Things to do in Bayanbulak

Bayinbuluke is definitely worth a visit. Besides swans, we also saw Siberian red-billed gulls at the Swan Sanctuary, and the interaction between the lambs and swans was particularly interesting. It's really cold up there, so be sure to dress warmly! The scenic area is much larger than I expected. From the entrance to the main attractions, even with no stops and a speed limit of 60 km/h, it takes about an hour, so be sure to allow plenty of time. The weather was exceptionally good the second time, and I wanted to go back in to watch the sunset. However, when I arrived at the scenic area at 6:30 PM, the staff said the sightseeing bus had already stopped running, so I unfortunately missed it. 🥲 If you want to see the sunset, be sure to check the last sightseeing bus time in advance. Also, if you're driving, after watching the sunset, drive slowly and carefully as it gets dark.

The famous "Swan Lake" in Bayinbuluke is the only swan nature reserve in China. It is an alpine wetland lake with an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters. The continuous snow-capped mountains and icy peaks around it form a natural barrier for the Swan Lake.

Narat Grassland is quite beautiful, especially the aerial grassland, which is stunning. You can drive there; just buy a self-driving ticket. There are also shuttle buses. The area is quite large. Panlong Valley Road, however, was just average, not as beautiful as I expected. The river valley grassland was teeming with cattle and sheep, but since it was nearing autumn, the grass wasn't as green anymore. I happened to be there during a grassland music festival. There were no celebrities, and the audience wasn't large, but the park was very well organized. There were large, clean temporary restrooms, and plenty of police, so everything was orderly. The only downside was that the parking lot was a bit far from the concert venue, as the venue was quite large. Because it's relatively remote, there weren't that many tourists there.

I visited the Narat Grassland in early September 2025. It was early autumn, October, and the air was crisp and clear. The grassland was lush and green, with herds of cattle and sheep grazing peacefully everywhere. It was truly beautiful.

Kaidu River is also a very famous river. The direction of the entire river is exactly opposite to what we usually see in the eastern region. It flows from east to west. It is really a journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures. Were you inspired by this at that time?

This is an alpine grassland located in the Ili River Valley, in the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains. It is surrounded by mountains, has lush vegetation, interweaving grasslands and forests, and beautiful natural scenery. It has always been the main habitat of nomadic peoples in the Western Regions.

Narat Aerial Grassland is located in Xinyuan County, Ili Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is a subalpine meadow plant area, one of the world's four major grasslands. It is named after its average altitude of about 2,200 meters and its flat and open terrain, which makes it look like a green platform floating in the clouds.

Nalati Grassland is the best and must-visit scenic spot in Yili Prefecture. Since ancient times, Nalati Grassland has been known as the "cradle of the Kazakh people". The scenic area is very large and it is recommended to drive in. This scenic area is 5A-level, and every shot is beautiful. I have seen the grasslands in Inner Mongolia before, and the scenery of Nalati is definitely not inferior to Inner Mongolia. There are snow-capped mountains in the distance, grasslands, lakes, and forests in the near distance, ups and downs, and picturesque scenery. Nalati Grassland is a subalpine meadow plant area, one of the four major grasslands in the world. It has been a famous pasture since ancient times, and cattle and sheep can be seen everywhere. On a sunny afternoon, it is very comfortable and relaxing to drive around in it.

➻Nalati in midsummer 🌸🌺🌼🌷🌾💐 The sea of ​​flowers is overflowing, colorful, like a huge painting slowly unfolding, making you unimaginably beautiful, dreamy and surprising! 🤩 Seeing a rainbow during dinner🌈lucky 🥳

A scenic spot located in the Bayinbuluke Scenic Area, with a winding river, it is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Watching the sunset and sunrise here are both very popular spots. Because of the refraction of the river, you can take a magnificent photo of nine suns here, but even if you take a casual photo, it is quite unique. It should be reminded that there are a lot of mosquitoes in mid-July, and it is almost difficult to endure long-term viewing. If you must go, you must prepare the corresponding equipment.