Traveling to Xinjiang during the Qingming Festival is an excellent choice. At this time, various regions in Xinjiang will hold colorful cultural and tourism activities, bringing tourists a unique experience. Here are several recommended travel routes and activities:
Yili Valley ‘Apricot’ Lucky Journey:
Route: Departure to Sayram Lake Scenic Area – Yining Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area/Liuxingjie Scenic Area – Xinyuan County Nalati Apricot Valley – Nalati Grassland – Return.
Highlight Activity: From April 5th to 25th, Xinyuan County will hold the Apricot Blossom Festival at the Nalati Apricot Valley, where you can appreciate the apricot blossom sea covering the entire mountain.
Charming Kashgar Three-Day Tour:
Route: Departure to Kashgar Xiangfei Garden Scenic Area – Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake Scenic Area – Karakul Lake – Pamir Tourist Area -盘龙古道- Bandir Blue Lake – Datong Township – Return.
Highlight Activity: A unique self-driving journey across the Tianshan Mountains and through the Gobi Desert spanning thousands of kilometers along the盘龙古道.
Qingming Holiday Special Promotions:
Many scenic spots in Xinjiang offer special promotions during the Qingming holiday, such as discounted ticket prices for shuttle buses at the Sayram Lake scenic area and half-price/free policies for tickets and shuttle buses at the Guishi Valley scenic area, providing tourists with more affordable travel experiences.
In addition, various regions across Xinjiang will simultaneously launch special routes, such as the ‘Apricot’ Encounter with You – Turpan Flower Appreciation Tour and the ‘Apricot Blossom Sea as Beautiful as Clouds and Mist’ – Yili Spring Appreciation Tour, as well as colorful cultural and tourism activities such as artistic performances and cultural events, aiming to meet the diverse needs of tourists.
During the Qingming holiday, various regions in Xinjiang will also hold a series of wonderful cultural and tourism activities, such as the 13th Xinjiang-Yili Apricot Blossom Cultural Tourism Promotion Event and the Cultural Tourism Consumption Season Launch Ceremony, adding more color to tourists’ holiday life.
. At the same time, tourists can also enjoy preferential measures such as discounted tickets for scenic spots, dining, and accommodation discounts, making the trip more economical.
In short, traveling to Xinjiang during the Qingming Festival not only allows you to appreciate the beautiful natural scenery but also experience rich cultural and tourism activities, making it an unforgettable travel experience.