From March to April every year, the most beautiful place for apricot blossoms in China is Xinjiang. The vast land of Xinjiang is dotted with pink apricot blossoms, creating a dreamlike landscape. From Toksun in Turpan to Turgen in Yili and Daxigou in Huocheng, the spring breeze blows, and the apricot blossoms in the valleys fly like snow, presenting a charming "apricot blossom rain". The magnificent landscape attracts many flower lovers to witness the infinite charm of this sea of flowers with their own eyes.
The thousands of mu of wild apricot trees in Turgen have become a synonym for spring in Xinjiang. Every shot you take will be a beautiful picture full of atmosphere!
Best time to enjoy apricot blossoms in Xinjiang
Late March to mid-April: This is the golden period when apricot blossoms are in full bloom. The flowering period is only a dozen days, so if you miss it, you will have to wait until next year!
Recommended places to enjoy apricot blossoms in Xinjiang
1. Xinghuagou, Daxigou, Huocheng
The river in the "Daxigou Xinghuagou Scenic Area" is winding, and the banks are lined with mountains. Various wild fruits grow on the mountains, mostly wild sour plums, wild apples, wild walnuts, apricots, and hawthorns. There are hundreds of thousands of wild fruit trees. In spring, the fruit flowers in the ditch are in full bloom, and the fragrance is pleasant. The first flowers to bloom in Daxigou are apricot flowers. After the apricot flowers in Turgen have fallen, the apricot flowers in Daxigou will bloom.
- Address: Daxigou Township, Huocheng County
- Ticket price: 40 yuan/person (RMB)
- Best time to view flowers: late April
2. Turgen Apricot Valley, Yili
Turgen Xinghuagou, with its 30,000 mu of original wild apricot forest, is a natural wonder left over from the 14th Century. It has no human construction and has allowed the beauty of Xinghuagou to grow freely according to its own wishes.
When the flowers bloom, pink apricot blossoms spread all over the hillside, painting a picture of spring, which is called Xinjiang's "Sea of Apricot Blossoms" by CCTV.
- Address: Turgen Township, Xinyuan County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
- Ticket price: 30 yuan/person (RMB)
- Best time to view flowers: early to mid-April
3. Toksun Xinghua Village
The apricot blossoms in Toksun, Turpan, are the first to welcome spring, marking the starting point of spring in Xinjiang. As the spring breeze blows, the pink sea of flowers blooms, creating a stunning visual effect.
- Address: Nanhu Village, Xia Town, Toksun County, Turpan City
- Best time to view flowers: late March to early April
4. Xinghua Village on the Pamir Plateau
Spring in Xinjiang begins in the Pamir Plateau. Every spring, the rivers flowing through the heart of the plateau are lined with a sea of flowers. Centennial apricot trees cover the sky and bloom along the Yarkand River and the Taxkorgan River, making it a paradise on earth! The only white Tajik people in my country live here, and with the unique ethnic customs, walking here is like falling into a fairy tale world.
- Best flowering period: from late March to April every year
- Datong Township——In Datong Village, hidden deep in the mountains and deep in the Taxkorgan River Valley, every household in the village has apricot trees planted in its yard. The trees are over a hundred years old, with huge crowns and vigorous postures, enjoying the spring breeze.
- Tal Township——The most beautiful apricot blossom tunnel The 100-meter-long road is covered by apricot blossoms that block out the sun, forming a pink corridor that arouses the hearts of girls; in early spring when the weather is still cold, you can also encounter the wonders of apricot blossoms and snow coexisting, which is like a dream.
- Kukosiluk Township——The village is more primitive, and the apricot blossoms wither later. In Kukosiluk Township, which is at a higher altitude, the flowering period is later than in other villages. The primitive earth houses and fields are covered with apricot blossoms, and the spring breeze blows and the apricot blossoms fall all over the ground.
Climate during the flower viewing season in Xinjiang
- March: The daytime temperature is about -10℃ to 10℃. It is recommended to wear a sweater and a jacket, and a light down jacket can be prepared at night.
- April: The daytime temperature is 0℃ to 20℃, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. Jackets and fleece jackets are recommended.
- May: Daytime temperature is 15℃ to 27℃. The climate is warming up but unstable. It is recommended to wear summer clothes during the day and wear a coat at night to protect yourself from the sun.
Xinjiang apricot blossom season, the short but gorgeous spring scenery is not to be missed! Come and experience the spring wonders brought by nature and set off during the flowering period
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