Recommended attractions for traveling to Xinjiang from April to May include Sayram Lake, Naladi Grassland, Kalajun, Bayinbuluke, Xiata Ancient Road, Tekes Eight Trigrams City, Guozigou Bridge, Kazanqi Folk Village, and Yili Apricot Blossom Valley. Here are detailed introductions to these attractions:?
Sayram Lake: Known as "The Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean", it boasts beautiful lakeside scenery and is one of the best attractions to visit in Xinjiang from April to May. The lake has thawed, and you can see swans swimming in it. Walking around the lake is like wandering in a "mirror of the sky".?
Naladi Grassland: It boasts various natural landscapes such as grasslands, valleys, and forests, with high vegetation coverage. It is a great place to experience grassland culture and relax. In May, the distant mountains of Naladi are still covered with thin snow, creating a unique scenery.?
Kalajun: Flowers bloom in spring and summer, creating a mesmerizing landscape. Famous for its magnificent mountains and grasslands, it is an ideal choice for hikers and adventure enthusiasts.?
Bayinbuluke: With vast wetlands and abundant wildlife, it is a paradise for photographers.?
Xiata Ancient Road: Suitable for tourists who love history and exploration, it allows you to experience the charm of the ancient Silk Road. The blue sky, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, glaciers, etc., form a breathtaking picture.?
Tekes Eight Trigrams City: Famous for its unique street layout, it is a mysterious small town.?
Guozigou Bridge: With a total length of about 700 meters, it is a milestone in Xinjiang’s highway construction history. It boasts stunning scenery and is known as "The First Scenery of Yili".?
Kazanqi Folk Village: You can learn about local folk culture and lifestyle, and experience different ethnic customs.?
Yili Apricot Blossom Valley: Apricot blossoms fill the valley, and petals fall like rain in the spring breeze. It is one of the best places to take photos in Xinjiang’s spring.?
In addition, places like Qiongkushitai, Qiaxi, Kurdining are also great destinations for travel in Xinjiang from April to May. Qiongkushitai is a treasure-like Kazak village without excessive development, where you can see forests, lakes, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and other beautiful scenery.?
Qiaxi is known as "The Jiangnan (south of the Yangtze River) outside the Great Wall is in Yili, and the most beautiful place in Yili is Qiaxi". In April, there may still be snow, but in May, it becomes the earliest green grassland in Xinjiang.?
Kurdining is also one of the green treasures of Xinjiang, where you can choose to ride horses or hike to appreciate the scenery here.?
When planning your itinerary, you can choose attractions based on your interests and time, arrange your schedule reasonably, and enjoy the beauty and charm of Xinjiang’s spring.?