If you haven't decided where to go this summer, let's see if this Barkol prairie suits you? This is the second largest grassland in Xinjiang.
Balikun Grassland and Inner Mongolia Grassland are two different styles. It is not the kind of grassland that stretches as far as the eye can see, where the grass and the sky meet. Here you can see the continuous Tianshan Mountains under the blue sky, and some of the higher peaks can be seen. The snow is very beautiful.
There are several reasons why I recommend this grassland to everyone.
First of all, the climate and environment in Barkol is very good. The average temperature in summer here is 10 degrees lower than that in downtown Hami. It is especially suitable for summer vacation. In summer, there is no need for air conditioning here. I heard the person who sent me to Barkol The driver told me that during July and August in summer, many people in Hami City will come here for vacation, often several families will come together and rent a yurt. This yurt does not look very big from the outside, but it is very inside. The big one, like a bunk, can sleep 2-3 families without any problem.
Second, because the location of this grassland is so good, it is next to Barkol County, and it is just from the food street in the county to the end. Therefore, even if you don’t drive by yourself and just travel with a backpack, this grassland is easy to reach without any traffic pressure. And you don’t have to come to this county. There are many grassland-themed resorts along the way from Hami to Barkol. You can check it out online, choose the one you like, and make an appointment in advance. When you come here, you can take the bus directly from the urban area to Barkol. This bus can stop at any time on the way. When you get on the bus, just tell the driver where to get off. It is very convenient.
Third, it will be very lively in midsummer. According to the locals, it will be around the end of July and the beginning of August. The aquatic plants here are the most abundant period of the year. At that time, the yurts and white yurts will be like mushrooms after the rain. The same broke out of the ground, and everywhere you can see a herd of cattle and sheep wandering under the Tianshan Mountains. It is really a scene of the sky and the wild, and the wind blows the grass and sees the cattle and sheep.
Fourth, Balikol is rich in tourism resources, and many natural beauties and historical sites are worth seeing.
Finally, and the most important point, it is completely free, even the resort area is open for free. I heard from the owner of the hotel that during July and August, some donkey friends will bring their own tents to the grassland. live.
So, if you want to find a place to escape the summer heat, then this Balikun prairie is really worth visiting. But it’s best to wait until mid-July, because you can’t see cattle and sheep here now. The cattle and sheep are still in the spring pasture. This is the summer pasture. The aquatic plants here are not rich enough now, and it will not be until after mid-July. Only then will the herdsmen come over one after another, and it will be better to come at that time~
