Complete Guide to Ili Apricot Blossom Valley in Xinjiang丨Photo Spots Included

💥Ladies! A place in Xinjiang more dreamy than anime—Xinjiang Ili Tuergen Apricot Blossom Valley is about to bloom! In April, the wild apricot blossoms explode, with snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and pink flower seas all in one frame. Every shot is wallpaper-worthy! (Screaming.JPG) Why You Must Go? ✔️ The world's most primitive wild apricot forest, a romantic relic from the Middle Ages! ✔️ The blooming period is only 20 days (early to mid-April), miss it and wait for a year! ✔️ The same aerial shots as in 'Aerial China', with clouds and mist at sunrise, absolutely stunning~ 🚗Hardcore Transportation Guide ▪️ For the Free Spirits: Rent a car in Yining with a local driver-guide who will accompany you and take photos [Consult the link below!] ▪️ For the Budget-Conscious: Join a small group tour in Yining, super flexible and cost-effective! The car is usually filled with peers! [Consult the link below!] ⚠️ Many mountain roads + weak signal, not recommended to rent a car and drive yourself! 🎫Tickets are 40 yuan, shuttle bus 20 yuan (a must! Walking will exhaust you) 📸 Ultimate Photo Guide 1️⃣ Sunrise Watchers: Rush to the mountain top viewing platform before 7 AM! Backlit photos of the flower sea + morning mist, full of atmosphere 2️⃣ Outfit Tips: Brightly colored clothes + straw hat/triangle scarf; denim/leather jacket + jeans + boots + cowboy hat (available locally for about ten yuan each); colorful Hanfu, Lolita, and JK outfits also look great in photos~ 3️⃣ Best Photo Spots 🔸 S-shaped bend on the hillside (background of snow-capped mountains + grasslands + apricot blossoms) 🔸 In front of the herdsmen's wooden house (full of cultural vibes) 🔸 Drone enthusiasts must fly! Aerial view of the flower sea carpet. 🏡 Accommodation Tips ⚠️ Few accommodations in the scenic area! Highly recommend staying in Xinyuan County (better conditions) or Kalatobe Township (unique homestays) 💡Group tours (chartered or small group) usually include accommodation [Consult the link below!] 🍖 Food Radar ▪️ Must-eat: Pilaf with apricot blossom honey! Xinyuan County's 'Gulandanmu' ice cream is the best ▪️ Avoid: Grilled lamb skewers in the scenic area are expensive and average. If you want grilled lamb skewers, ask the driver to recommend a restaurant or find a place yourself and have the driver take you there [It's best to ask the driver for recommendations, they are locals and know where the good and affordable places are. Don't worry about the driver taking you to expensive and bad places for a commission, Xinjiang people are honest!] 💥 Unlock Unique Experiences ✅ Horseback riding through the flower sea (120 yuan/hour, you can bargain with local herdsmen) ✅ Night photography of the Milky Way: Starry sky + apricot blossoms at the mountain top at 2 AM! ✅ Encountering herdsmen moving: In April, it's common to see flocks of sheep passing through the flower sea ✨ Real Experience Notes 'Freezing at 5 AM, but seeing the golden light of sunrise on the flower sea—worth it all! Herdsmen children will give you wild apricot blossom wreaths, super cute😭' 📌 Notes ▫️ Huge temperature difference! Wear a light down jacket + sunscreen ▫️ Bring cash! Signal loss in the mountains is common ▫️ Protect the environment! Don't pick flowers or trample (herdsmen will be heartbroken)