There are multiple recommended attractions and activities for traveling around Xinjiang in March. Here are some specific suggestions:?
Flower Appreciation and Spring Outings:?
From late March to mid-April, apricot blossoms in Xinjiang begin to bloom. The Turpan Basin is the first place to welcome spring with blooming flowers, known as the ‘First Spring of Xinjiang’. Together with the apricot blossoms in the Yili River Valley and Pamir Plateau, they constitute a beautiful spring picture scroll.?
There are also many flower appreciation locations near Yining City in Yili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, such as the Yili River and Liuxing Street, where you can not only appreciate flowers but also experience local culture and cuisine.?
Natural Scenery Tours:?
Saimu Lake begins to thaw in March, and the wildflowers along the lakeside also slowly bloom, creating a breathtaking scenery.?
The best season for flower appreciation at Nalati Grassland is from March to May. After the initial snow melts, wild lilies bloom against the ice, creating a picturesque landscape.?
Dushanzi Grand Canyon is located on the north side of Mount Tianshan, where the melting snow from Mount Tianshan flows through, creating a spectacular natural scene.?
Experience of Folk Customs:?
Kazangqi Folk Custom Area is a residential area for local residents, where tourists can experience the most authentic Uyghur customs.?
Kashgar Old Town is also a great place to experience Uyghur ethnic customs, with a rich ethnic flavor that makes people reluctant to leave.?
Special Tourism Routes:?
You can choose to follow the New Oriental Express tourist train, departing from Urumqi and passing through places such as Kuqa, Kashgar, and Taxkorgan, visiting attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Lop Nur Village, Kashgar Old Town, and many other highlights, to experience the vastness and beauty of Xinjiang.?
If you are interested in the snowy scenery of Altay, you can also plan a dedicated snow scenery tour route, such as Urumqi-Ulungur Lake-Burqin-Kanas, etc.?
Before traveling, it is recommended that tourists pay attention to local weather forecasts and road condition information to reasonably arrange their itinerary. Meanwhile, Xinjiang has strong ultraviolet rays, so tourists should take sunscreen measures, such as wearing sunglasses and hats.?
. In addition, if you plan to engage in outdoor activities such as hiking, horse riding, etc., please pay attention to safety and avoid accidents.?