When traveling in southern Xinjiang in April, you can view apricot blossoms, visit lakes, explore canyons, and experience rich natural landscapes and cultural customs.
View apricot blossoms:
April is the season of apricot blossoms in southern Xinjiang, especially in Tal Township and Datong Township. Apricot blossoms are everywhere, and the delicate pink blossoms make people feel like they have entered a secret garden
. The apricot blossom season lasts until around April 13th. Friends who don’t want to miss it should seize the time
Visit lakes:
Baisha Lake is a major highlight of southern Xinjiang. The white sand on the surface of the sand dunes, after tens of thousands of years of weathering, shines with a metallic gloss in the sunlight, contrasting beautifully with the blue lake, creating a dreamy and beautiful scene
Karakul Lake is also a must-see attraction. It is located on the Pamir Plateau with clear lake water and surrounding picturesque scenery
Explore the canyon:
Wensu Grand Canyon is a rare geological landform landscape, known as the "Living Geological Evolution Museum". The giant karst erosion landform is breathtaking
Dushanzi Grand Canyon is also a spectacular canyon in southern Xinjiang and worth visiting
Experience cultural customs:
Kashgar Old City is a great place to experience the ethnic flavor of the Uyghur people in southern Xinjiang. You can visit century-old tea houses and take a set of ethnic-style portraits
Tajik Township is also a good place to experience authentic customs and folk customs, where you can feel the warmth and hospitality of the locals
In addition, southern Xinjiang has many attractions worth visiting, such as the盘龙 Ancient Road, the Mushtagh Peak, and the Taklamakan Desert. The 盘龙 Ancient Road is famous for its over 600 hairpin turns and is hailed as "Having taken all detours today, life will be smooth from now on"
. The Mushtagh Peak is known as the "Father of Glaciers" and is one of the most fascinating scenes on the Pamir Plateau
. The Taklamakan Desert is the largest desert in China, resembling a sea of gold, which is incredibly awe-inspiring
During the trip, tourists are advised to pay attention to weather changes and carry necessary rain gear and sunscreen products. At the same time, due to the remoteness of some attractions in southern Xinjiang, it is recommended to plan the itinerary in advance to ensure a smooth trip
