Xinjiang is even more beautiful in March. Spring brings different colors and rich beauty here. When various flowers bloom here one after another, we know that this place must be beautiful. So, today we will learn about the apricot blossom viewing guide in Xinjiang! Apricot Blossoms in Pamir
"Ask where the restaurant is, the shepherd boy points to Xinghua Village." The poet's few numbers have caused disputes over the ownership of "Xinghua Village" in many places today. But the most deserving of the name is the apricot blossom in the Pamirs. The Pamir Plateau is famous for its cold, desolate and desolate scenery. However, spring in Xinjiang starts here.
At the end of March every year, those centuries-old apricot trees that have been silent for a long time are full of pink apricot flowers, and the nearly 300 kilometers long Taxkulgan River Valley turns into a spectacular corridor of apricot flowers.
To go to Xinghuagou, you must take an off-road vehicle, because the road conditions here are very poor, and it is more difficult than the washboard road on Mount Everest.
Going south from Kashgar, the first stop into the plateau is the Baisha Lake in Bulunkou. Here, you can witness the coexistence of the desert and the Blue Lake. Continuing forward, we reach the plateau's holy lake - Lake Kalakul. The ice on the shore of the lake is crystal clear in the sun, and the lake reflects the famous "Father of Icebergs" Muztagh Peak in the distance.
In the evening, enjoy the sunset over Muztage Peak from the Taheman Wetland Observation Deck. To go to Xinghua Village, you have to stay one night in Ta County, and eat yak hotpot by the way. After entering Xinghua Village, you will no longer be able to eat big fish and meat.
Best flowering period
The flowering period of apricot flowers in the Pamir Plateau is generally from late March to early April. There will be some differences in flower blooming time at different altitudes and in different villages. It is recommended that Flexibly adjust your itinerary according to the blooming situation; the flowering period of apricot flowers is short and generally lasts for about a week. However, the climate in the Pamir Plateau is relatively stable and there are few major temperature changes! If time permits, it is recommended to go to Kashgar from the end of March. Enter the Pamir Plateau according to the flower conditions.
Transportation Guide
Currently you can only fly to Kashgar and rent an off-road vehicle in Kashgar. Note that it must be an off-road vehicle! Because the road conditions in Xinghua Village are very poor, worse than a washboard road. The worse option is to go up to Ta County and then go deep into Xinghua Village. It’s not recommended to take a local’s pickup truck as it’s not comfortable and you can’t move around freely. Turgen Apricot Blossom
On the Tianshan Mountains on both sides of the Ili River Valley, there are many wild fruit tree species with ancient origins. In April, the weather gets warmer, and wild apricot flowers are the first to feel the temperature changes, and they can’t wait to bloom on their branches, kicking off the apricot flower viewing.
The Xinghua Valley in Turgen Township, Xinyuan County is the most shocking in the Ili River Valley. The apricot flowers climb up the hillside and go deep into the valley like a surging tide. The fresh green of the grassland combined with the pink of apricot blossoms, embellished with herdsmen’s yurts and leisurely cattle and sheep, perfectly presents the charm of spring.
The Turgen Apricot Blossom is a primitive wild apricot forest left over from the Middle Ages, covering an area of ??more than 30,000 acres. It is the largest and most concentrated wild apricot forest distribution area in Xinjiang. Therefore, in April every year, the flowers bloom beautifully all over the mountains and fields, attracting a large number of photography enthusiasts.
The best flowering period
Every apricot blossom season, the local tourism bureau will hold an apricot blossom festival. Judging from previous years, the peak blooming time of apricot blossoms is concentrated in April. Around the 10th. However, due to different temperatures every year, the flowering period will also move slightly, and it may be advanced to the end of March or early April at the earliest.
However, the flowering period of apricot flowers is very short. It only takes about 7 days from opening to flowering. Therefore, you need a certain amount of luck to enjoy the most beautiful flowering period. Of course, there are also many photography enthusiasts every year, starting from early April. Just head to Xinjiang and wait for the flowering season to arrive.
Transportation Guide
Turgen Apricot Blossom is located in Turgen Township, Xinyuan County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, 2km north along National Highway 218, 205 kilometers away from Yining City, Xinyuan It is 32 kilometers away from the county and 2 kilometers away from Turgen Township.
There are generally three ways to go to Xinghuagou
1. Sign up for a local tour group gathering in Urumqi or Yining and take a long-distance bus;
2. If you want to If you are more flexible, you can rent a car or drive yourself;
3. If you want to have good food and accommodation, and be able to go to the most exquisite scenic spots, it is recommended to sign up for a local tour group.
If you are going to see apricot blossoms here in Xinjiang, then keep this information in mind! I wish you all a happy trip!