Southern Pasture

Overview
Southern Pasture is the most popular summer resort for the people of Xinjiang Urumqi. Located around 75 kilometers away from the center of the city, the resort is actually a natural pasture land covering 119 square kilometers of area situated at the foothills of Karawuquntag Mountain. It's a famous hunting area in Tang Dynasty (618-907), and it changed into a famed ranch in Qing Dynasty (1636-1912). 

Main Attractions in Nanshan Pasture
The whole scenic area covers a large area, and most of the attractions are located in the vertical parallel gorges near Urumqi. From west to east, famous attractions are Gangou, Juhuatai, West Baiyanggou, East Baiyanggou, Shuixigou, etc. All of the attractions has one thing in common–the natural scenery of the Tianshan's north side can be seen from these attractions, yet each of them has its unique characteristics.

Southern Pasrure in Summer
Southern Pastures of Urumqi: In the summer, the Southern Pastures turn into a real resort where you can relax and spend a few days in a yurt of the locals. Also, you can take a fascinating journey into one of the most beautiful waterfalls, located 2 km away from the pastures in Bayyangou ravine.

The Bayyangou or the Silver Poplar Ravine strikes with its pristine beauty and a huge 40-m high waterfall. It can be reached by foot, but better to take a fascinating horse ride walk.

Info
Admission Fee: CNY 30
Opening Hours: All Day