❤️ After a trip to Xinjiang, I was absolutely amazed.
Kalajun Grassland is the epitome of what summer in Ili should be. Every scenic image you can imagine about grasslands, Kalajun has it. Now, Kalajun is blooming with flowers. Why not start your adventure now?

About Kalajun Grassland:
📍 Location: Tekes County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang
⏰ Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
🎫 Tickets: East and West Kalajun + Shuttle Bus: 170 CNY (approximately $24 USD) per person; Kuokesu Grand Canyon + Shuttle Bus: 170 CNY (approximately $24 USD) per person

Highlights

🌷 Kalajun Grassland is a "Five-Flower Meadow" Grassland

• Early May: Flowers start blooming around 1000m (3280ft) altitude.
• Late May - Late June: Large fields of flowers bloom, creating a stunning view.
• Late July: Flowering season ends.

☘️ "Kalajun" means "Wild Plain on the Ridge" in Kazakh.
It is divided into East and West regions. East Kalajun is known for its grasslands and pastures, while West Kalajun features Kuokesu Grand Canyon, with the famous "Human Body Grassland" located here.

Key Attractions

📍 Flower Platform (鲜花台):
In spring and summer, colorful flowers sway on a green sea, dotted with white yurts. Don't miss it!

📍 Falcon Platform (猎鹰台):
Known for its spectacular canyon views, lush spruces, and expansive grasslands. Also called the "Piebald Forest."

Suggested Routes

✔ Regular Route:
Burake Ticket Station (布拉克售票站) → Stone Spring (石泉) → Flower Platform (鲜花台) → Falcon Platform (猎鹰台) → Kalajun Cableway Station (喀拉峻索道站) → Kuer Cableway Station (库尔索道站) → Crocodile Bay (鳄鱼湾) → Kuokesu Grand Canyon (阔克苏大峡谷) → Human Body Grassland (人体草原) → Kuer Pier (库尔台码头) → Kushtai Pier (库什塔依码头) → Visitor Center (游客中心)

✔ Full Tour Route:
Kalajun Visitor Center (喀拉峻游客中心) → Burake Ticket Station (布拉克售票站) → Stone Spring Scenic Spot (石泉景区) → Flower Platform (鲜花台) → Falcon Platform (猎鹰台) → Cableway Station (索道站) → Crocodile Bay (鳄鱼湾) → Nine Bends (九曲十八弯) → Kuer Pier (库尔台码头)

Hiking Routes

1. From Qiongkushitai (琼库什台) to Kalajun:
   Uphill route, suitable for those with good stamina. Takes 6-7 hours.
2. From Kalajun to Qiongkushitai:
   Mostly downhill, relatively easier.

Tips for Visiting Kalajun

👉 Flowers are more abundant in mid-June. By late July, the grasslands may not be as beautiful.
👉 The deeper you go on the hiking routes, the more beautiful it gets.
👉 Roads in Kalajun are generally in good condition, mostly flat.
👉 Bring a windbreaker or a thick jacket as the temperature varies greatly in the mountains.

Estimated Costs for the Trip:

• Tickets: 340 CNY (approximately $48 USD) per person for both scenic areas and shuttle buses
• Accommodation: 1,200 CNY (approximately $168 USD) for 3 nights
• Food: 300 CNY (approximately $42 USD) for 3 days
• Transportation: 400 CNY (approximately $56 USD)

Total Estimated Cost: 2,240 CNY (approximately $314 USD)
Note: Costs may vary depending on meal, accommodation, and travel timing.