Nanshan Pasture in Urumqi
Nanshan pasture is based on the feature of ice landscape, forest and grassland, odd stones and customs of the ethnic groups. It enjoys high reputation at home and abroad as a unique summer and health resort as well as place of sightseeing.
Type:Pastures, Attractions
Ticket Price: RMB 20
Opening Time: the whole day
Best Travel Season: Summer
Address: Nanshan, Urumqi, Xinjiang(新疆乌鲁木齐南山)
Why is Nanshan Pasture So Special?
Nanshan pasture is based on the feature of ice landscape, forest and grassland, odd stones and customs of the ethnic groups. It enjoys high reputation at home and abroad as a unique summer and health resort as well as place of sightseeing. A great deal of leader at home and abroad once visited here.
As early as Tang Dynasty, Nanshan Mountain was a popular hunting ground. In Qing Dynasty, it developed gradually into the summer resort. The scenic spot covers a wide range and encompasses numerous attractions.
Main Attractions of Nanshan Pasture
Clover Station
Clover station, about 55km from Urumqi city, is a place of sightseeing on the top of mountain, altitude as high as 2020 meters. It is ringed on three sides by mountains and hold green field in its arm. From spring to autumn, wild flowers bloom one after another with the color of yellow, purple, light blue, red, white and so on.
West Poplar Valley
West poplar valley with a long standing reputation is situated on the north foot of Tianger peak, about 58km from Urumqi city center. The scenic spot covers an area of 612.52 hectare, forest connecting with mountains ups and downs and stream with a gurgling sound through craggy grotesque rocks.
Chrysanthemu Terrace
Just as the name means, chrysanthemum terrace is covered with wild golden chrysanthemum up to 500 hectares. The northern side is thick with pine trees, while on the south there are lush grassland. Full slope of cattle and sheep strew among it, adding a unique scenic spot.
How to Get to Nanshan Pasture?
Travel with China Dragon Tours (top recommended)
If you want to get rid of hustle of transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private tour package which covers visiting, dining and transfer from us. Our local tour guide and driver will escort you to Nanshan Pasture with speed and convenience, and take care of all the details. You just need to focus on travel.
Independent Travel
Self Driving Route
After the completion and opening of the new national highway 216, you can drive from the urban area to Nanshan ranch in 40 minutes.
Public Transportation
There are direct buses to the scenic spot at the south suburb passenger station of Huanghe Road, with the operation time of 9:00-19:00.
Useful Travel Tips
Ticket Price: RMB20
Opening time: the whole day
Recommended Xinjiang Tour Packages
- 1 Day Urumqi City Tour with Xinjiang Museum and Nanshan Pasture
- 1 Day Urumqi City Tour with Heavenly Lake and Grand Bazaar
- 8 Days Silk Road Highlights Tour from Dunhuang to Urumqi
- 9 Days Silk Road Tour and Kanas Lake Adventure from Dunhuang to Urumqi
- 7 Days Northern Xinjiang Tour with Kanas Lake Adventure
