Recommended travel routes in Xinjiang in April are as follows:
In April, there are multiple exciting routes to choose from for tourism in Xinjiang, among which the ‘Apricot Luck – Southern and Northern Xinjiang Yili Apricot Valley + Pamir Plateau 15-day Tour’ is a particularly popular silver hair special train route, suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends to travel off-peak. This route connects the stunning scenery of both the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains with a slow pace of 15 days, including five major themed chapters: Eastern Xinjiang’s Mystery, Desert Poems, Pastoral Songs in Snowy Regions, Flower Valley Feast, and Oasis Memories, allowing tourists to deeply experience the natural beauty and cultural customs of Xinjiang.
In addition, there is also a ‘Silver Hair Special Train – Northeast Grand Circle 16-day Tour’ route. Although the main destination is not Xinjiang, it also provides options for travel to Xinjiang and is equally suitable for middle-aged and elderly people.
For self-guided tourists, they can also choose the following classic routes:
Northern Xinjiang Route: Starting from Urumqi, passing through Wulungur Lake, Colorful Beach, Burqin, Hemu Village, Kanas, Jiadengyu, Urho, Sayram Lake, Nalati, etc., and finally returning to Urumqi. This is a very classic Northern Xinjiang tour route, covering many famous scenic spots in Xinjiang.
Yili Apricot Blossom Tour: With Yili Apricot Blossom Valley as the core, a 5-day or 8-day tour can be arranged. Tourists can enjoy the magnificent apricot blossoms at Tulgun Apricot Blossom Valley, as well as visit the Nalati Aerial Grassland, Sayram Lake, and other beautiful scenery.
In-depth Southern Xinjiang Tour: Starting from Urumqi, passing through Dabancheng Wind Power Station, Hailiyan Lake, Korla, Lop Nor Village, Kuqa王府 (王府 is a term for a prince’s residence, here it refers to a historical site), Wensu Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, etc., and finally returning to Kashgar. This route allows tourists to deeply understand the historical culture and natural scenery of Southern Xinjiang.
Each of the above routes has its own characteristics, and tourists can choose the travel route that suits them based on their interests and time. April in Xinjiang is a beautiful season with flowers blooming in spring, which is a great time for tourism. Why not take this opportunity to visit Xinjiang and feel the charm of this magical land.