Yili’s travel guide for April mainly revolves around natural landscapes such as flower appreciation, lake tours, and grassland exploration.?
Flower Appreciation:?
From early to mid-April is the apricot blossom season in Yili’s Tuergen Apricot Valley (now renamed Nalati Apricot Valley). The mountainsides are covered with pink and white blossoms, resembling a fairy tale world and serving as a paradise for photographers and flower enthusiasts.?
In addition to apricot blossoms, the apricot blossoms and wild plum blossoms of Fushou Mountain in Hoxud Daxigou also bloom at the same time, paired with the canyon landscape for equally spectacular views.?
Lake Tours:?
Sayram Lake is known as ‘The Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’. In April, the ice on the lake gradually melts, potentially creating a fantastic scene of ‘half ice, half water’. With wildflowers blooming along the lakeshore and few tourists, you can enjoy the pure scenery all to yourself.?
Grassland Exploration:?
In mid-to-late April, the ‘ice-breaking flowers’ emerge from the snow on Nalati Grassland, as the grassland gradually turns green and the snow-capped mountains remain unmelted. With fewer people and pristine scenery, it’s a great time to experience the delicacy and gentleness of the grassland.?
Kalajun Grassland is also starting to turn green, adorned with wild lilies and other early spring wildflowers. Whether hiking or horseback riding, you can feel the charm of the primitive ecology.?
Furthermore, you can visit the Yining Swan Fountain Wetland Park, where feeding swans is allowed, enhancing the joy of tourism.?
If you have ample time, you can also follow the recommended itinerary, such as departing from Urumqi and visiting Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Gongnais Grassland, Zhaosu Grassland, etc., in sequence, before returning to Urumqi to conclude your delightful journey.?
In summary, whether it’s flower appreciation, lake tours, or grassland exploration, Yili in April allows tourists to fully experience the beauty and tranquility of nature.?