Traveling to Ili in April is an excellent choice. It is spring at this time, with apricot blossoms blooming and grasslands green, presenting a breathtakingly beautiful scenery.?
In April, the apricot blossoms in Ili are the absolute highlight. The apricot blossoms in Tuergen Apricot Blossom Valley (now renamed Nalati Apricot Blossom Valley) bloom from early to mid-April, depending on the weather. This primitive wild apricot forest covering more than 30,000 mu turns the entire hill pink. Walking among them is like being immersed in a sea of pink, making people intoxicated.?
. Besides the Tuergen Apricot Blossom Valley, Ili has other great places to enjoy apricot blossoms, such as Zhonghua Fushou Mountain, where the blooming period is slightly later than that of Tuergen Apricot Blossom Valley, but it is equally worth seeing.?
In addition, the Nalati Grasslands in April are also a must-see attraction. At this time, the white crocuses bloom through the snow on the grasslands, forming a beautiful picture with the floating white clouds, majestic snow-capped mountains, running horses, and sheep and cattle scattered all over. Here, you can fully enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature, and feel the enthusiasm and vitality of the Kazakhs.?
Besides apricot blossoms and grasslands, Ili has many other attractions worth visiting. For example, Sayram Lake, known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean", has clear and transparent water, with various wildflowers growing along the lakeshore, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene. There are also the Karajun Grasslands, Xiata Region, and the primitive forest of Qiaxi, all of which are great places worth exploring.?
In general, traveling to Ili in April allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of apricot blossoms, feel the vastness and grandeur of the grasslands, and experience the unique Uyghur culture and local customs of Ili. It is a perfect trip that combines natural beauty with humanistic experience.?