# Tangbula Grassland (唐布拉草原)

Ili, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Opening hours:** Open all day (all year 2026)
- **Time needed:** 3–4 hours
- **Address:** Tangbale Village, Nilka County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
- **Getting there:** Take a bus from Yining Bus Station to Nalati, then charter a car to the scenic area
- **Phone:** 0999-4888678
- **Good for:** Photography, Nature

## About Tangbula Grassland

A collective name for the valley grassland scenery along the upper reaches of the Kashi River, a natural landscape combining forest, grassland, rapids and rock formations. The area has many sights; it is said to contain 113 gullies, each with its own character. The famous film 'Red Flowers of the Tianshan' was partly shot here.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 865. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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