Xinjiang Qingming Festival tourism is an excellent opportunity to enjoy flowers, take a spring outing, and experience folk culture. Here are some recommendations:?
Flower Viewing Tour:?
During the Qingming Festival in Xinjiang, apricot blossoms bloom in many places, forming a magnificent sea of apricot blossoms. For example, the ‘Lucky Apricot Journey’ in the Yili River Valley allows tourists to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sayram Lake, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, intertwined with apricot blossoms all over the mountain. The Nalati Apricot Blossom Valley in Xinyuan County is also a good place to appreciate apricot blossoms, and the Apricot Blossom Festival will be held here, where tourists can participate in activities such as apricot blossom sky dancing, concerts, and camping experiences.?
Tuergen Apricot Blossom Valley and Daxigou are also good places to enjoy apricot blossoms, with predicted flowering periods from April 1st to April 10th and April 10th to April 20th, respectively. Tourists can choose the best viewing time according to the flowering period.?
Quality Routes:?
Various regions in Xinjiang have launched multiple quality tourism routes during the Qingming holiday, such as ‘It’s Nice to Meet You, Apricot’ – Turpan Flower Viewing Tour and ‘Apricot Blossoms as Beautiful as Clouds and Mist’ – Yili Spring Viewing Tour. These routes integrate high-quality resources such as scenic areas, villages, homestays, and cuisine, providing tourists with a rich travel experience.?
Specific itinerary arrangements can include departing from Yining and passing by attractions such as Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, and Liuxing Street; or choosing to explore natural scenery such as Zhaosu Jade Lake, Xiata Ancient Road, and Karajun Grassland.?
Cultural Activities:?
During the Qingming holiday, various regions in Xinjiang will also hold a series of cultural and tourism activities, such as the Yili Apricot Blossom Cultural Tourism Promotion Event, the Cultural Tourism Consumption Season Launch Ceremony, and the Begonia Cultural Tourism Event. These activities will showcase Xinjiang’s rich folk culture and tourism resources, adding more fun for tourists.?
Travel Tips:?
Due to the vast territory of Xinjiang and the long distances between attractions, it is recommended that tourists plan their itinerary in advance and arrange their time reasonably.?
During the Qingming Festival, ice and snow may not have completely melted in some areas of Xinjiang, and tourists should bring appropriate warm clothing.?
At the same time, the ultraviolet rays in Xinjiang are strong, and tourists should take sunscreen measures to avoid sunburn.?
In short, Qingming Festival tourism in Xinjiang is an unforgettable travel experience, whether it is for enjoying flowers, taking a spring outing, or experiencing folk culture, tourists can gain a lot.?