Independent travel guide
Southern Pastures
南山牧场Southern Pastures
A broad name for dispersed valleys and grasslands; choose the exact valley and driver before departure. Give the site 2–5 hours; mountain trips normally require a full day if you do not want to rush. Check the gate before setting off, especially when the map pin covers a broad area.
Free exterior / paid elements · Checked 2026-08-02
Verified ticket prices
Official pricesThe official city tourism page describes Southern Pastures as a dispersed summer resource, not one ticketed gate; no current adult price is confirmed.
Adult admissionNo single current official adult ticket was confirmed for the dispersed valleys and grasslands.
Current official adult admission price not confirmed; verify before payment.- Select the exact valley, operator and activity before paying; a private transfer or horse-riding fee is not admission.
Rules vary
How to book
Nanshan Pastures is a broad dispersed area, so use the official notice for the exact valley, road, operator and any dated activity.
No official lead-time rule was confirmed for the broad Nanshan Pastures area.
Booking steps
- 1
Choose the exact valley or grassland destination before looking for a ticket.
- 2
Check the named operator's official notice for road, fire, weather and activity controls.
- 3
Ask the operator how foreign passports are handled; no unified passport or phone process was published.
The area has no confirmed unified entry credential; passport and phone handling are unknown.
If the selected valley or activity closes, follow the exact operator notice rather than switching to another valley without checking access.
2–5 hours; mountain trips normally require a full day
How to visit
Start at Southern Pastures, take a quick orientation photo, then follow the feature that stands out most instead of trying to cover every path.
Leave Southern Pastures from the side closest to the next stop; check the transport note: Confirm the named gate, road conditions and return vehicle before leaving the city. Keep the final section easy enough for a calm return.
- 1Stop 1Start with Southern Pastures
Use the first open view to understand the site's shape and main feature, then decide which secondary path is worth your time.
- 2Stop 2One complete loop
Choose a loop that returns to a known junction; a complete short route is easier to enjoy than several unfinished branches.
- 3Stop 3The detail most people miss
Slow down for the texture, view or local story that makes Southern Pastures more than a generic scenic stop.
- 4Stop 4Weather or crowd fallback
If the exposed section changes, switch to a sheltered or shorter option and preserve the main experience.
- 5Stop 5Return with the next stop ready
Keep 2–5 hours; mountain trips normally require a full day as the baseline; check the transport note before leaving the final viewpoint: Confirm the named gate, road conditions and return vehicle before leaving the city.
Best time
Weekday morning, soon after opening. Start with Southern Pastures here, then decide whether the remaining stops still fit the day.
Foreigner notes
Search 南山牧场 with its address rather than relying on a city-level result; the entrance is the useful destination.
This audit remains unconfirmed because the official source names Nanshan Pastures as a resource, not a single ticketed venue.
Use the recorded crowd pattern to choose a start time, then adjust at Southern Pastures if the on-site flow differs.
Normal opening profile: Aggregate reference: 09:30-22:00. 09:30-22:00 is an aggregate listing reference, not a unified gate time: Nanshan valleys and pasture projects have separate entrances and weather/road operations.
Save 南山牧场 and 109省道附近 before leaving; the last walk is easier when the gate is already marked.
Avoid these mistakes
The map centre for Southern Pastures may not be the visitor gate; use the named entrance in the record.
Check the date and source on any old price or hours screenshot before using it for Southern Pastures.
Keep a return buffer after Southern Pastures; queues and internal transfers can consume it.
A city-level booking page may not cover every boat, show or cableway at Southern Pastures; check paid sub-entries separately when relevant.
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Sources and evidence
Published by China Trip Primer · Read the editorial and verification methodology
Official
OfficialUrumqi's cultural-tourism development informationPublisher · Urumqi Municipal Government
Used forNames Nanshan Pastures as a Urumqi summer tourism resource; it does not identify one gate or current reservation system for the dispersed area.
Verified 2026-08-02OfficialOfficial or venue referencePublisher · Official or venue publisherUsed forOfficial visitor context or venue information; confirm that the page names this venue before relying on it for booking
Verified 2026-08-02Venue-specific official pages are used where available. City-level official references provide context and are not booking confirmation; editorial and community sources are used only for route choices, pacing and first-hand experience.
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