The second largest grassland in Xinjiang is a good place for summer vacation and winter leisure. Do you know where it is?

In Xinjiang, there is such a grassland: elevation1650m, which is the second largest grassland in Xinjiang. It is surrounded by Tianshan Mountain, with abundant water plants, lush green grass and flocks of cattle and sheep. Shui Bo, large and small, is like a clear blue gem, which makes people fascinated. Do you know where it is? Yes, it is the Balikun grassland.

Barkol Grassland is located in Barkol County, Hami Prefecture, Xinjiang. Grassland vision is very broad, Tianshan snow peaks are continuous, pine and cypress are lush on the mountain, and the mountainside is unpredictable. It's like a fairyland. This is one of the sights of Balikun grassland, "Tianshan Snow".

Balikun grassland is lush, cattle and sheep are scattered around yurts in groups, and herders ride horses and whip them under the blue sky and white clouds. Coupled with the snow-capped mountains in the distance, this scene is suddenly enlightened, reminiscent of poetry and distance. The grass here is delicious, and the horses are strong, which is called "Tianma". Therefore, the Balikun Grassland is also known as the "Land of Tianma".

The interior of Balikun grassland is very flat, but the periphery is fluctuating. The transitional zone between grassland and mountain has formed various landscapes, and grassland and forest in flat areas are connected and integrated. In some places, grasslands, Gobi and mountains are layered; In other places, cliffs and grasslands are in sharp contrast, which is really amazing nature's ingenuity.

Balikun grassland is beautiful all year round, with beautiful spring and lush grass. In June and July in summer, butterflies are flying, birds are singing and the scenery is very beautiful. In August, it is very lively here, and all kinds of folk activities will be held here, such as traditional Kazakh herding sheep, chasing girls and Akon singing. In winter, Barkol also has a grand ice and snow festival. All kinds of ice sculptures are dizzying. Standing on the rostrum of the ancient city of Balikun, overlooking, the ancient picture of hunting with flags and blazing flames seems to be in front of you.

The area of Balikun grassland is not very large, unlike the endless grassland in Inner Mongolia. You can see the horizon where grass meets the sky. Compared with those famous grasslands, it may not be so famous, but the magnificence here is shocking. It is surrounded by mountains and inlaid with lakes, which truly reproduces the scene of wind and grass and watching cattle and sheep.

Balikun grassland in late autumn, Linhai snowfield in Tianshan Mountain, meadow pasture on grassland, golden sunshine shines through clouds, on dyed forest and on the carpet of the earth. The beauty of nature lies in being carved into the heart without affectation, deliberate and casual. Grassland, lake, ancient city, etc. , and the unknown birds on Lake Barkun, all of which are fresh in memory and unforgettable.