Xinjiang is a great place to admire apricot blossoms, with various regions having their unique appreciation periods. Here are some recommended flower appreciation locations and times:?
Turpan Toksun:?
Flowering Period: From late March to mid-April, it is the place in Xinjiang that welcomes spring the earliest.?
Characteristics: A vast apricot forest spanning tens of thousands of mu (hectares), immersing oneself in it is breathtakingly beautiful.?
Tickets: Free?
Pamirs Plateau in Southern Xinjiang:?
Flowering Period: Late March to early April?
Recommended Locations: Datong Town, Tal Town, and Kukxiluk Town. The apricot blossoms in these places, together with snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and ancient villages, weave a romantic poem of southern Xinjiang.?
Characteristics: Century-old wild apricot trees and Tajik customs make it feel like entering a ‘pink alien planet’.?
Tickets: Free?
Precautions: To enter Tal Town, you need to obtain a border defense permit for Taxkorgan County.?
Yili Valley:?
Tuergen Apricot Blossom Valley:?
Flowering Period: Early to mid-April?
Characteristics: The primitive wild apricot forest left over from the Middle Ages covers an area of over 30,000 mu (about 48 square kilometers), with a dreamy interweaving of pink and white.?
Tickets: 30 yuan per person?
Daxigou Apricot Blossoms:?
Flowering Period: Mid-to-late April?
Characteristics: Besides apricot blossoms, there are also wild rosehips, wild crabapple flowers, and apple blossoms, with a flowering period lasting for more than a month.?
Tickets: According to search results, there are different claims, one saying is 30 yuan per person?
, one saying is 40 yuan per person?
In addition, there are also greenhouse apricot blossoms in Gaochang District. Although they are artificially planted, they still provide tourists with a great place to enjoy flowers in early spring (such as mid-February).?
When planning your itinerary, please note that in March and April, the snow and ice on Mount Tianshan in Xinjiang have not yet melted, and the nighttime temperatures are low. It is recommended to wear a waterproof jacket and thermal underwear.?
. Meanwhile, tourists who have the means can bring drones, cameras, and other equipment to capture the beautiful moments of apricot blossoms in full bloom.?