Recommended travel routes in Xinjiang in April are as follows:
Silver-haired Tourist Train Off-peak Tour of Xinjiang
15-day Tour of Xinjiang on a Direct Train from Changsha to Southern and Northern Xinjiang
Special Feature: Off-season special price, designed specifically for middle-aged and elderly friends, safe, comfortable, and convenient.
Itinerary Highlights: Covering the five thematic chapters of Eastern Xinjiang’s Mysterious Realm, Desert Poems, Pastoral Songs in Snowy Regions, Feast in the Flower Valley, and Oasis Memories, connecting the stunning scenery north and south of the Tianshan Mountains at a slow pace over 15 days
Departure Time: Around April 15th, departing from Changsha
Practical Travel Routes
Route 1: Urumqi and Surrounding Areas Tour
Day 1: Urumqi
Day 2: Urumqi – Northern Xinjiang Gobi Scenery – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Shuanghe
Day 3: Shuanghe – Circumnavigating Sayram Lake – Guozi Gorge – Nalati
…(Subsequent itinerary can be arranged according to actual circumstances)
Route 2: Northern Xinjiang Apricot Blossom Tour
Day 1: Yining airport/train station pickup
Day 2: Yining – Tuergen Apricot Blossom Valley – Nalati
Day 3: Nalati – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Yining
…(You can choose to extend to a 5-day or 8-day tour, including more attractions such as Sayram Lake, etc.)
Route 3: Southern Xinjiang Apricot Blossom Tour
Day 1: All parts of the country – Kashgar (airport pickup)
Day 2: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – White Sand Lake – Tahman Wetland – Snow Willow Tree Cave – Tajikistan County
Day 3: Tajikistan County – Wahkan Corridor Starting Point -盘龙古道 (Dragon Spiral Road) – Bandir Lake – Tasha Ancient Road – Xingfu No.5 Bridge – Apricot Blossom Afternoon Tea – Tal Town/Kukexiluke Town
…(You can choose a 6-day or 8-day tour to deeply experience the beauty of apricot blossoms in southern Xinjiang)
Precautions
The temperature in Xinjiang in April is moderate, but the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. Please bring appropriate clothing.
Xinjiang has a vast territory and the distances between attractions are relatively far. Please arrange the itinerary reasonably to ensure a pleasant journey.
Pay attention to protecting the local environment and travel civilly.
The above itinerary is for reference only, and the specific schedule can be adjusted according to personal interests and time. Before traveling, it is recommended to consult more Xinjiang travel guides and understand the local weather, transportation, accommodation, and other conditions to ensure a smooth journey.