Tourism in Yili in April mainly focuses on natural scenery and cultural landscapes, especially the blooming of various flowers.?
In terms of natural scenery, April marks the most beautiful season in the Yili River Valley, with ice and snow melting and grasslands turning green. Sayram Lake, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, gradually thaws in April, possibly presenting a fantastical scene of ‘half ice, half water’, while wildflowers also start to bloom along the lakeside?
. The meadows of Karajun Grasslands start to turn green, dotted with wild lilies and other early spring wildflowers, allowing visitors to experience the primitive ecology on foot or horseback?
. In mid-to-late April, the ‘ice-breaking flowers’ emerge from the snow on the Nalati Grasslands, contrasting beautifully with the snow-capped mountains, with fewer people and a pristine landscape?
In terms of flower appreciation, April is the season when flowers bloom in Yili, especially apricot blossoms. Tuergen Apricot Blossom Valley (now renamed Nalati Apricot Valley) is the world’s largest primitive wild apricot forest, with apricot blossoms blooming from early to mid-April, covering the mountains with pink and white flowers like a fairy tale world?
. Additionally, Fushou Mountain in Daxigou, Huocheng County, is also a great place for flower appreciation, with apricot blossoms and wild plum blossoms blooming simultaneously, creating a magnificent scene?
. Besides apricot blossoms, the ‘ice-breaking flowers’ on the Nalati Grasslands are also a highlight in April, emerging from the snow, pure and flawless, contrasting beautifully with the snow-capped mountains?
In terms of cultural landscapes, April is also the season for the Kazak people’s spring migration, with herds of cattle, sheep, camels, and traditional yurts visible along the way, offering an authentic experience of nomadic culture?
. Meanwhile, Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area in Yining City is also a good choice, where visitors can stroll through the blue-and-white town, feel the tranquility and softness adorned with apricot blossoms, and savor the authentic folk customs and cuisine of Yili?
In general, Yili offers a diverse range of tourist activities in April, with both natural scenery and cultural landscapes that captivate visitors. It is recommended that tourists plan their itinerary in advance and keep an eye on the weather conditions to better appreciate the beauty and charm of Yili?