There are many great places to visit in Xinjiang in March, with both ice and snow landscapes and natural beauties like early spring apricot blossoms, as well as the opportunity to experience unique folk culture.?
In Northern Xinjiang, attractions like Kanas, Hemu, and Baihaba are still covered with ice and snow in March, making it a great time for skiing, playing with snow, and horse riding.?
The Altay region is still in the snow season. You can catch the tail end of the snowy scenery and enjoy the fun of playing with and skiing on snow.?
Additionally, you can stay in a Hemu snowscape wooden cabin, observe the stars at night, experience the multi-lane skiing at Jikepulin Ski Resort, or participate in the disco party at Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort, take the sunset cable car, and boil tea around a stove to enjoy a slower pace of travel.?
Southern Xinjiang ushers in the apricot blossom season. From mid-March to early April, apricot blossoms bloom beautifully in places like Kashgar Old Town, Baisha Lake, and Karakul Lake.?
Especially in places like Kukexiluke Township, Ta’er Township Apricot Blossom Village, and Datong Township Apricot Blossom Village on the Pamir Plateau, apricot blossoms bloom all over the mountains. Due to different altitudes, the blooming time varies slightly and can last until early April.?
You can choose to walk along the Apricot Blossom Avenue and Xingfu Bridge No. 5, take photos with apricot blossoms and villages, and also visit Baisha Lake to take photos with yaks.?
Turpan in Eastern Xinjiang is also a great place to visit in March, which is the peak tourist season. You can explore attractions like the Flaming Mountains and Kumtag Desert.?
Additionally, museums, Hongshan Park, and the Grand Bazaar in Urumqi city and its surroundings are also worth visiting. Tianchi Scenic Area and Tianshan Grand Canyon are also attractions that cannot be missed.?
Besides natural landscapes, Xinjiang also offers a rich folk culture experience. In Kashgar Old Town, you can participate in the opening ceremony and visit places like the Id Kah Mosque.?
In the Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, you can visit places like the Ili River, Liuxing Street, and Hanren Street, taste special local cuisines, and learn about the local history and culture.?
In general, there are many great places to visit in Xinjiang in March. Whether you love ice and snow landscapes, early spring apricot blossoms, or want to experience unique folk culture, you can find a satisfactory answer in Xinjiang.?