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1. **Hulunbuir Prairie** - the emerald of the world
Located in the eastern part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the Hulunbuir Grassland is one of the four major grasslands in the world, with a total area of about 100,000 square kilometers, making it the largest grassland in China. In summer, it's a verdant sea, with endless meadows and blue skies, and cattle and sheep scattered like pearls. In autumn, the golden meadows and the forests in the distance create a beautiful picture. Here, you can ride a horse, experience the life of a nomad, or lie quietly on the grass and gaze up at the starry sky that seems to be within reach.
2. **Nalati Grassland** - A garden in the sky
Located in Xinyuan County, Yili Prefecture, Xinjiang, Nalati Grassland enjoys the reputation of "Grassland in the Sky". With an average altitude of more than 2,000 meters, it is like a green wonderland suspended in the air, with four distinct seasons, and each season has a different style. In spring, everything recovers, and the mountains are full of flowers; In summer, the grass is green, cool and pleasant; In autumn, golden and turquoise are intertwined, and the forest is dyed; In winter, it is covered in snow, quiet and mysterious.
3. **Xilin Gol Grassland** - The Great Green Wall in the North
Located in the central part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the Xilin Gol Grassland is known for its vast expanse and intact ecosystem, and is one of the largest natural grasslands in northern China. It's not just vast meadows, but also lakes, meandering rivers and spectacular sandy fields. In the summer, traditional Naadam competitions are held on the grasslands, and activities such as horse racing, wrestling, and archery demonstrate the heroism and enthusiasm of the Mongolian people.
4. **Qilian Steppe** - Switzerland of the East
Located on the border of Qinghai and Gansu, the Qilian Mountains are known for their towering mountains, vast meadows, clear rivers, and rich biodiversity. With four distinct seasons and cool summers, it's a great place to escape the heat. The grasslands are dotted with sheep and yaks, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance shine in the sun, like a delicate landscape painting.
5. **Alpine Grassland of Western Sichuan** - The secret land of the plateau
Located in Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan, the alpine grassland of western Sichuan is a typical alpine meadow with an average altitude of more than 3,000 meters, known for its unique geographical environment and rich ethnic culture. With majestic snow-capped mountains, deep canyons, colorful prayer flags and quaint Tibetan villages, it is the perfect place to experience Tibetan culture and appreciate the natural beauty.
6. **Gannan Maqu Grassland** - An oasis in the Shouqu of the Yellow River
Located in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, Maqu Grassland is famous for its "first bend of the Yellow River in the world". It is an important water conservation area in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, with fertile grasslands, meandering rivers, and Tibetan Buddhist temples dotted among them, giving this grassland a strong religious color and humanistic atmosphere.
7. **Ruoergai Prairie** - The tenderness of the Yellow River in Jiuqu
Located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, Ruoergai Grassland is famous for its unique wetland landscape and the first bay of the Yellow River. It is a wetland of international importance, rich in biodiversity, full of wildflowers in summer and golden in autumn, making it a paradise for photographers.
8. **That Alpine Steppe** - The Ballad of the Plateau
Located in the northern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region, the Nagqu grassland is known for its high altitude and vast field of view, and is an important animal husbandry base in Tibet. The air here is thin, but the sky is exceptionally clear, and the night is full of stars, making it a great place to observe the stars. The annual horse racing festival is the largest festival in the region, showing the bravery and heroism of the Tibetan people.
9. **Bayingbrook Meadow** - A wonderland of nine bends and eighteen bends
Located in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang, Bayingolin is famous for its unique "Nine Curves and Eighteen Bends" landscape, which is a habitat for rare birds such as swans. In summer, the grasslands are full of wildflowers, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance are covered with snow, and the nine curves and eighteen bends shimmer in the sun, like a fairyland.
10. **Karajun Grassland** - The rhythm of the human steppe
Located in Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture of Xinjiang, the Karajun Grassland is known for its unique topography and landform, and is known as the "Human Grassland". The undulating mountains here have smooth lines, like the muscular texture of the earth, and the rich vegetation cover forms a visually striking natural landscape.
Stepping on these ten grasslands, you will feel the tranquility and magnificence of nature, experience the profound heritage of different ethnic cultures, and every breath seems to be able to cleanse the soul, making people feel refreshed and happy, and forget to return. Do you know where there is a prairie?