Nalati National Wetland Park

Nalati National Wetland Park

Nalati National Wetland Park is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and a national wetland park.

Nalati National Wetland Park is located to the west of Xiaoerbulaq Town, bordering Kalabula Township and the Breeding Sheep Farm. It is a comprehensive tourism park integrating four major functions: wetland ecological sightseeing, wetland science education, waterfront leisure vacation, and wetland cultural experience. According to reports, Nalati National Wetland Park will open to visitors on May 1.

It is understood that the “Xinjiang Yili Nalati National Wetland Park” features landscapes such as rivers, marshes, and lakes. It is one of the regions with the richest biodiversity in western China and is also a rare type of riverside reed marsh wetland in the arid zones of the west and even across China, possessing extremely high value for biodiversity conservation. The planned total area of the wetland is over 14,000 hectares, with the wetland coverage rate of the entire park reaching 99.2%.

According to the person in charge of the wetland park, since its opening in July 2016, it has received nearly 8,000 visitors. This year, an additional 2-acre lotus cultivation area has been added, which is currently in the sprouting stage. Visitors will be able to enjoy the lotus flowers by mid-June. Additionally, a new comprehensive visitor service center has been built, covering an area of 800 square meters, integrating dining, shopping, leisure experiences, entertainment, and fitness. It primarily provides tourism distribution and comprehensive services. The main construction of this project was completed on May 20, and it officially went into use at the end of May. In addition to the 3-kilometer eastbound route from last year, a 4-kilometer westbound route has been added. With the continuous improvement of the wetland park’s facilities and tourism offerings, Nalati National Wetland Park is set to become another highlight of tourism in the Ili River Valley.