The April Xinjiang travel guide mainly includes preparations before travel, scenic spot recommendations, and travel suggestions.?
I. Preparations Before Travel?
Documents: Be sure to carry your ID card. If you plan to visit border areas such as Tashkurgan County, you need to apply for a border pass in advance.?
Clothing: In April, Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night. Warm clothing such as thick down jackets, sweaters, and thermal pants are essential. At the same time, bring a lightweight jacket for daytime wear. Choose comfortable and non-slip shoes for easy walking in scenic areas.?
Skin care and sun protection: Xinjiang has a dry climate and strong ultraviolet rays. You need to prepare high-SPF sunscreen, moisturizing masks, lip balm, sun hats, sun-protective clothing, and other sunscreen and moisturizing products.?
Medications: Prepare common medications such as cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, anti-motion sickness medicine, fever reducers, etc., in case of discomfort.?
Other items: High-capacity portable chargers, cameras (there are many beautiful sceneries in Xinjiang, so you can take as many photos as you like), travel backpacks, etc.?
II. Scenic Spot Recommendations?
Sayram Lake: The highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang, it has the reputation of being the "last tear of the Atlantic Ocean".?
Yili and Yili River Valley: The grasslands that turn green the earliest in April, such as Qiaxi Grassland and Kurdining Forest Grassland, allow you to feel the beauty of snow-capped mountains up close. Small yellow flowers begin to appear, and sitting on the grassland enjoying afternoon tea has a unique charm.?
Turpan: The climate is pleasant, neither too cold nor too hot. Besides the Flaming Mountain, there are also attractions worth visiting such as ancient villages with a history of thousands of years, ruins of ancient countries, mummies dating back thousands of years, exotic towers, etc.?
Kanas and Hemu Regions: Although ice and snow begin to melt, friends who like snowscapes can still feel the aftertaste of winter.?
Kashi Old Town: You can experience the rich Uyghur ethnic customs.?
III. Travel Suggestions?
Avoid peak travel times: In April, you can avoid the peak tourist flow, enjoy a peaceful travel experience, and also enjoy super high cost-effectiveness during the off-season. Whether it’s transportation, accommodation, or scenic spot tickets, there are significant discounts.?
Flower viewing and spring outing: In April, flowers bloom into a sea in Xinjiang, making it a great time to view flowers and enjoy spring outings.?
Pay attention to safety: If you plan to engage in outdoor activities such as hiking, horse riding, etc., you should pay attention to safety and avoid accidents. At the same time, Xinjiang has strong ultraviolet rays, so be sure to do a good job of sun protection.?
In summary, April in Xinjiang is full of the vigor of spring, and everything comes back to life. It is an excellent time to explore nature. I hope this guide can help you plan a pleasant trip to Xinjiang.?