For April travel in Xinjiang, it is recommended to visit the Turpan Basin, Yili River Valley, Pamir Plateau, and other places to admire apricot blossoms. Meanwhile, scenic spots such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kalajun are also worth visiting.?
In April, Xinjiang is in the midst of spring and is an excellent time to explore its natural beauty. At this time, the ice and snow in northern Xinjiang have just melted, and the apricot blossoms bloom with the most stubborn posture in the valleys at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, blooming passionately and unrestrainedly. The apricot blossoms in southern Xinjiang bloom even earlier, colliding with the yellow hues of the Pamir Plateau to create the most splendid spring scenery. Specifically, the following scenic spots are great places to visit in Xinjiang in April:?
Turpan Basin: Known as the ‘First Spring of Xinjiang’, when the apricot blossoms bloom, the entire basin seems to be covered by a pink sea of flowers, creating a spectacular sight.?
Yili River Valley: Yili is one of the regions with the most concentrated apricot blossoms in Xinjiang. The apricot blossoms on both sides of the valley bloom competitively, contrasting beautifully with the distant snowy mountains and nearby grasslands to form a picturesque scene.?
Pamir Plateau: The apricot blossoms here collide with the yellow hues of southern Xinjiang to create the most splendid spring scenery, giving people a sense of the wildness and freedom of the frontier spring.?
In addition, the following scenic spots are also worth visiting in April:?
Sayram Lake: Known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic’, in April, there is still blue ice around the lake. The clear blue water, surrounded by snowy mountains and grasslands, forms a beautiful landscape painting.?
Nalati Grassland: The grass starts to turn green in late March, and by April, wild lilies break through the ice on the grassland, filling the mountains and fields with the breath of spring.?
Kalajun: With flowers blooming in spring and summer, the scenery here is particularly enchanting. Renowned for its magnificent mountains and grasslands, it is an ideal choice for hikers and adventure lovers.?
In April, Xinjiang offers a sense of spring and the charm of nature, whether you are there to admire flowers or visit other scenic spots. Pick a sunny day and set out happily!?
