The Chrysanthemum Platform in Urumqi and Tiemen Pass City in Xinjiang are excellent destinations for appreciating chrysanthemums and experiencing Xinjiang’s tourism.?
In Xinjiang, there are mainly two tourist destinations closely related to chrysanthemums: the Chrysanthemum Sea in Tiemen Pass City and the Chrysanthemum Platform in Urumqi.?
The Chrysanthemum Sea in Tiemen Pass City is a spectacular sight, covering an area of over 80 mu (about 5.3 hectares) and planted with nearly 500,000 Zinnia seedlings in various colors including red, pink, white, purple, gold, and mixed colors. This sea of flowers is located north of General River Yanming Lake Park in Tiemen Pass City, making it a great place for citizens to appreciate flowers, play, and relax, attracting numerous tourists to visit and take photos.?
The Chrysanthemum Platform in Urumqi is a scenic area themed around chrysanthemum appreciation and sightseeing, located in Qianjin Village, Gangou Township in the southwest of Urumqi. It is a mid-mountain forest meadow. From April to October each year, the area is filled with wild chrysanthemums, their fragrance filling the air and making people feel enchanted. Tourists can not only admire the chrysanthemums covering the entire mountain but also overlook the beautiful scenery of Urumqi, especially the city lights at night, which are even more refreshing.?
Both places showcase Xinjiang’s unique natural scenery and abundant tourism resources, making them excellent destinations for tourists to experience Xinjiang’s tourism.?