It is the most popular summer resort for the people of Urumqi. Located around 75 kilometers away from the center of the city, the resort is actually a natural pasture land covering 119 square kilometers of area situated at the foothills of Karawuquntag Mountain. The best part of the journey to this pasture is the scenic beauty where you can see snow capped KarawuquntagMountain, small valleys and the gurgling sound of the springs which you can hear from a distant. Its charm doesn’t end here. Once you reach the spot, you are exposed to a huge area covered with thick lush grass with Yurts scattered all over the place.

If you are not on a tight schedule, make it a point for overnight stay in any of the available yurts. These yurts are cone-shaped tents spread over a wooden panel framework. Stepping inside the yurts will make you feel like you are visiting an art gallery. The floor is covered with flower carpet and the walls with beautiful embroidered fabrics.

Apart from the yurts, for activities you can hop on any of the horse’s back available on rent and take a tour around the land.

• Carry thick clothes if you have plans to stay overnight.
• Carry a flashlight as there is no lighting inside the yurt.

• Ask the locals about the rental price to stay at yurt.

• It is a natural attraction; you can opt for overnight stay.

• City bus from Urumqi.

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