Traveling in Xinjiang in April and May is great fun. During this season, Xinjiang has a pleasant climate, fewer tourists, beautiful scenery, and relatively low travel costs. Here are some specific travel highlights:?
Natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang:?
Yili Region: In early April, the apricot flowers in Tuergen, Yili, are stunningly beautiful, with a short but spectacular blooming period. Against the backdrop of green grasslands and valleys, sunrise and sunset are even more dreamlike.?
At the same time, the ice and snow on Sayram Lake begin to melt, creating a delightful contrast with the surrounding snow-capped mountains, which is an excellent time to appreciate natural scenery.?
Karakun and Nalati Grasslands: With flowers blooming in spring and summer, the grassland scenery is enchanting, making it an ideal choice for hikers and adventure enthusiasts.?
Cultural customs of Southern Xinjiang:?
April to May is also an excellent travel season in Southern Xinjiang, where you can not only admire the magnificent scenery of deserts and Gobi, but also feel the unique Western Regions atmosphere of Southern Xinjiang. At this time, the apricot flowers bloom on the Pamir Plateau, creating a sea of flowers in the valleys, which is perfect for taking photos.?
Kashgar and other places are also worth visiting to experience the unique cultural customs and earthen architecture clusters of Xinjiang.?
Other recommended attractions:?
Qiongkushitai: A treasure-like Kazak village where you can see natural landscapes such as forests, lakes, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains.?
Qiaxi: Known as ‘The Jiangnan (southern region with picturesque scenery) Beyond the Great Wall is in Yili, and the most beautiful place in Yili is Qiaxi’. You can camp and self-drive to enjoy the pure natural scenery of farms and grasslands.?
Kuerdening: A scenic spot belonging to May, where you can ride a horse or hike to the Qimengde Viewing Platform to enjoy the beauty of snow-capped mountains and grasslands.?
In summary, traveling to Xinjiang in April and May, whether to appreciate natural scenery or experience cultural customs, can bring you a wealth of wonderful memories.?