It is the perfect time for apricot blossom tourism in Xinjiang, with the best viewing period from mid-to-late March to mid-April each year. The Ili Valley and Tuergen Apricot Blossom Valley in northern Xinjiang are famous destinations for appreciating flowers, featuring primitive wild apricot forests left over from the Middle Ages that cover the mountainsides in a beautiful display of pink and white.?
. The Tar Township and Datong Township in southern Xinjiang also boast stunning apricot blossom landscapes, which contrast beautifully with snow-capped mountains and streams, resembling a haven of peace and tranquility.?