The April travel guide for northern Xinjiang mainly includes weather, recommended attractions, fashion advice, and essential items.
Weather conditions:
The weather in northern Xinjiang in April ranges from 0°C to 20°C, with a large temperature difference between morning and evening.
It is recommended to bring light down jackets, sweaters, thermal underwear, and other warm clothing, as well as long-sleeved shirts, T-shirts, and other lightweight clothing to add or remove as needed based on temperature changes.
Recommended attractions:
Yili Turgen Apricot Valley: April is the season when apricot flowers bloom, and Turgen Apricot Valley is an excellent place to view apricot flowers, with the flowering period around April 9th.
Sayram Lake: In early April, Sayram Lake still has blue ice, with scenery beyond imagination.
Nalati Grassland: In late March, the grass starts to turn green, and wild lilies bloom all over the mountains, creating a very beautiful scene.
Kanas Scenic Area: It is especially charming in spring, with clear lake water surrounded by mountains and blooming wildflowers.
Colorful Beach: It is famous for its unique Danxia landform, with colorful rock layers and river erosion forming a unique landscape.
Fashion advice:
Meilade color scheme, white dresses, and black dresses are all suitable for taking photos, and these colors are also practical in situations with large temperature differences between morning and evening.
Comfortable sports shoes or hiking shoes are indispensable for easy walking in scenic areas.
Essential items:
High SPF sunscreen (SPF50 or higher), sunglasses, sun hats, sun-protective clothing, and other sunscreen items are necessary because of Xinjiang’s dry climate and intense ultraviolet rays.
Moisturizing skincare products such as face cream, face masks, and lip balm to prevent skin dryness and peeling.
Common medications such as cold medicine, fever reducers, stomach medicine, motion sickness medication, and insect repellent should be brought in case of physical discomfort.
In addition, you can choose to visit other famous attractions such as the Kumtag Desert, Tianchi Lake in Mount Tianshan, and the Ghost City based on personal interests and schedules, to experience an in-depth tour of the natural scenery and folk culture of northern Xinjiang.