There are many suitable tourist destinations in Xinjiang in April, with places such as the Turpan Basin, Yili Valley, Pamir Plateau, etc., being great places to appreciate apricot blossoms, while attractions such as Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Tianshan Tianchi have also entered their best tourist seasons.?
Specific recommendations are as follows:?
Turpan Basin: From late March to mid-April each year, when the flowers in the regions south of the Yangtze River are coming to an end, the apricot blossoms in Xinjiang are just beginning to show their faces. The Turpan Basin blooms first to welcome spring, known as the ‘First Spring of Xinjiang’. When the apricot blossoms are in full bloom, the entire mountain is covered with them, full of the vigor of spring?
Yili Valley and Pamir Plateau: At the same time as the Turpan Basin, the apricot blossoms in Yili Valley and Pamir Plateau also bloom in competition, creating the most ‘apricot-blessed’ spring scenery in the country. Tourists can enjoy the delicate beauty of apricot blossoms and the magnificent scenery of the valleys here?
Sayram Lake: In April, Sayram Lake, with its ice and snow just beginning to melt, has clear and blue lake water, backed by snow-capped mountains and bordered by vast grasslands blooming with flowers, making it one of the most famous attractions in Xinjiang?
Kanas: Although Kanas Lake is famous for its snowy landscapes in winter, Kanas in spring, April, also has a unique charm, with clear lake water and pleasant natural scenery. However, it should be noted that some outdoor activities may be inconvenient at this time?
Tianshan Tianchi: Known as the ‘Fairy Lake’, Tianshan Tianchi is also picturesque in April, with clear and bottomless lake water, making it a famous tourist attraction in Xinjiang?
In addition, places such as Nalati Grassland, Qiongkushitai, Xiata Ancient Road, and Karajun Grassland are also great destinations for traveling in Xinjiang in April. Nalati Grassland attracts tourists with its beautiful natural scenery and rich folk culture; Qiongkushitai is the starting point of hiking routes, leading to Karajun and the Wusun Ancient Road; Xiata Ancient Road is close to snow-capped mountains and can be visited by shuttle bus, horseback riding, or hiking; Karajun Grassland attracts tourists with its vast grasslands and abundant animal and plant resources?
When planning a trip to Xinjiang in April, it is recommended that tourists arrange their itinerary based on specific dates and points of interest, while also paying attention to weather changes and taking sunscreen measures to ensure a pleasant journey?