Huocheng Lavender Garden
China's most romantic purple ocean, the 'Provence of the East'. Huocheng is one of the world's eight major lavender producing areas. Every summer, the surrounding area is filled with dancing purple flower seas, and the air is thick with the rich fragrance of lavender. Every visitor to Huocheng is captivated by the romantic purple flower sea, but the lavender bloom period lasts only about half a month. To witness this extremely romantic fairyland, you must choose the right time to visit.
Zhaosu Rapeseed Flowers
The hometown of rapeseed in China. The rapeseed flowers in Xinjiang generally bloom around the end of June. The vast sea of golden rapeseed flowers, interspersed with clusters of undulating basil, sways with the wind, exuding a rich fragrance and full of enticing charm.
Yili Apricot Blossom Valley
The most beautiful April in the world. Yili Apricot Blossom Valley is located on the southern slope of the Awulale Mountains in the Yili River Valley. The climate here is humid and full of moisture. Every April, the apricot blossoms here cover the entire valley, with a blooming period of about a week. The layers of flower seas make it seem like entering a fairyland.
A real-life fairy tale world, a lake purer and more beautiful than Lake Baikal. Kanas Lake has been rated as one of the 'Five Most Beautiful Lakes in China' by 'Chinese National Geography' and is often described by many as a 'pearl fallen from the sky.' It is the only Arctic Ocean water system in China, with a shimmering lake surface and water color that changes with the seasons.
Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
The Yaochi fairyland, a pearl of Tianshan, has fallen to the human world. It is one of the must-visit attractions for many people coming to Xinjiang. Historically known as 'Yaochi,' it is a crescent-shaped lake with crystal-clear water like jade. The best time to view Tianchi is at dusk when the color of the lake changes with the light, from emerald green nearby to blue in the distance, creating a mesmerizing beauty.
A more stunning landscape than the Colorado Canyon. The Tianshan Grand Canyon, eroded by billions of years of wind and rain, and washed by mountain torrents. The mountains are reddish-brown, with abrupt and towering cliffs, rugged and steep, making people marvel. If you think the Grand Canyon in the United States is already shocking, it's because you haven't seen the Kuqa Grand Canyon. Standing at the bottom of the valley and looking up at the mountains, you feel as if the peaks and cliffs are about to press down at any moment, and a sense of awe for nature arises spontaneously.
Taklamakan Desert
The second largest desert in the world. It is located in the heart of the Eurasian continent, the farthest place from the ocean. Around the desert, along the banks of the Yarkand River, Tarim River, Hotan River, and Cherchen River, dense poplar forests and willow shrubs grow, forming 'green islands in the sea of sand,' which are very beautiful.
Hemu Ancient Village
A more beautiful and tranquil village than the small towns of Jiangnan, the most primitive ancient village in China. Hemu Village is the concentrated residential area of the Tuva people, built by the deep forest, maintaining the most primitive ecological environment, as beautiful as a paradise. The scenery here is beautiful all year round, especially in autumn when the mountains are covered with red forests and the layers of trees are dyed. Every time the sun sets, wisps of smoke rise, enveloping the village in mist, resembling a fairyland.
Baihaba Village
The first village in the northwest, known as the 'Little Switzerland' of Xinjiang. Baihaba Village is a small Tuvan village with a strong Tuvan cultural atmosphere. It is called the first village and the first sentry post in the northwest, located on the border between China and Kazakhstan. Every autumn, a large area of reddish-brown poplar leaves and the snow-capped peaks behind the village create a beautiful and harmonious fairy-tale world.
Nalati Grassland
Gallop on the most beautiful grassland in June, one of the four major grasslands in the world. Nalati Grassland is one of the four major grasslands in the world. The grass here is lush, and the surroundings are mountains, valleys, and forests, making every angle extremely beautiful. From June to September each year, the alpine meadows are at their most lush, and large numbers of livestock move in. During this time, locals hold various gatherings, such as horse racing and wrestling. You can also come here to experience it.
Sayram Lake
The last tear of the Atlantic. Sayram Lake is a cold water lake, and its most beautiful season is from late May to June each year. The azure lake water, blooming golden lotus flowers, Potentilla anserina, and lush alpine meadows form a beautiful oil painting. Every year from late July to early August, local Mongolian and Kazakh herders hold the Nadam Fair here. If you visit during this time, you can participate in this annual grand event.
