The Xinjiang travel guide for April mainly includes activities such as flower appreciation, natural landscape tours, and experiencing cultural customs. Here are some specific recommendations:?
Flower appreciation:?
Yili Tuergen Apricot Blossom Valley: It is the largest gathering place of wild apricot blossoms in China. Apricot blossoms bloom successively in early April, with a flowering period of only about ten days. The scenery is stunningly beautiful.?
With green grasslands and valleys as the background, sunlight hits the hillsides at sunrise and sunset, creating a dreamy atmosphere with light and shadow, pink and green intertwined.?
Huocheng Daxigou: The apricot blossoms here bloom the latest, around mid-to-late April. Meanwhile, the variety of flowers is rich. Besides apricot blossoms, various wild fruit trees will bloom in spring, making it quite special.?
Pamir Apricot Blossoms: The apricot grove in Tashikuergan is a must-see attraction on a southern Xinjiang route. Apricot blossoms scatter all over the mountains, creating a breathtaking view.?
Tour natural landscapes:?
Sayram Lake: In early April, Sayram Lake still has blue ice, breathtakingly beautiful; at the same time, wildflowers by the lake gradually bloom, adding charm to the lake scenery.?
You can enjoy the beautiful scenery by the lake or choose to take a lake tour to appreciate the scenery from different angles.?
Nalati Grassland: From March to May is the best flower season in Nalati Grassland, surrounded by beautiful wildflowers, as if walking into an oil painting world.?
Jongkushitai: This is a treasure-like Kazak village without excessive development. You can see natural landscapes such as forests, lakes, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains. Both the front and rear mountains have their unique charm.?
Kuerdening: It is an early green grassland where you can ride horses and hike. It takes about an hour to reach the Qimengde Viewing Platform. The scenery is beautiful and suitable for taking photos with fewer people around.?
Experience cultural customs:?
Kashi Old Town: It boasts unique earthen architecture clusters and a strong Uyghur cultural atmosphere. The daily opening ceremony of the old town is a must-see song and dance performance.?
You can enjoy a special afternoon tea at a century-old tea house to deeply experience the local cultural customs.?
In addition, here are some practical travel tips:?
The weather in Xinjiang in April may still have some chill, especially with a large temperature difference between morning and night. It is recommended to bring appropriate warm clothing.?
The ultraviolet rays in Xinjiang are strong. Please take sunscreen measures when traveling, such as wearing sunglasses and hats.?
If you plan to engage in outdoor activities such as hiking and horse riding, please pay attention to safety to avoid accidents.?
In summary, Xinjiang in April is an excellent choice for flower appreciation, natural landscape tours, and experiencing cultural customs. I hope this guide can provide useful references for your trip to Xinjiang.?