Tuohulasu Grassland
托乎拉苏草原
A high-mountain grassland scenic area in the northern hills of Yining County, with snow-line spruce, meadows and Kazakh pastures. It is a popular summer escape near Yining.
'Tuohulasu' means 'place with poplars'. The scenic area lies on the southern foot of the Borohoro Mountains in northern Yining County. In summer the meadows bloom with wildflowers, and spruce forests spread across the slopes. Visitors can ride horses, hike, stay in yurts and eat hand-held mutton, experiencing the life of Kazakh herders. Admission follows the scenic area's announcements, and is waived in some seasons. The area is about 1.5 hours' drive from Yining city on mountain roads. Temperatures swing widely between morning and evening, so bring a warm jacket. Roads can be muddy after rain, so drive with care.
Opening hours
Open summer and autumn (check official announcements)
Nearby sights
- Hanren Street Bazaar
- Shaanxi Great Mosque of Yining
- Liuxing Street, Yining
- Baytulla Mosque
- Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area
- Lin Zexu Memorial Museum, Ili
- Ili River Bridge & Riverside
- Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture Museum