Going to Yili, Xinjiang to see apricot blossoms in early March is likely to be a wasted trip...

Every March, there's a lot of hype about the apricot blossoms in Yili, Xinjiang. Many people blindly guess the blooming season online, saying that the flowers bloom early. But when you go there according to the time they say, you find that there are few flowers. This random estimation of the flowering period turns the flower viewing trip into a disappointment. - ⭕3 major apricot blossom viewing spots 1️⃣ Nalati Apricot Valley 📍Location: Turgen Township, Xinyuan County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture 🌸Best viewing time: Early April This is the place with the most concentrated wild apricot forests in Northwest China, with the entire hillside covered with wild apricot trees. When the wild apricot blossoms are in bloom, standing high and looking far away👀, white, pink, and light purple intertwine, as if you are in a fairy tale world. 2️⃣ Turgen Apricot Valley 📍Location: Turgen Township, Xinyuan County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture 🌸Best viewing time: Mid-April The primeval wild apricot forest🌲, dating back to the 14th century AD, covers more than 30,000 mu and has been featured on the cover of *China National Geographic* many times. The entire apricot forest is scattered and well-proportioned, with cattle and sheep scattered like pearls among the flowers and on the grassy slopes, creating stunning natural scenery. 3️⃣ Daxi Valley Apricot Valley 📍Location: Daxi Valley Township, Huocheng County 🌸Best viewing time: Late April 400 km away from Turgen, at the foot of the snow-capped mountains and by the wild valley streams🌊, wild apricot blossoms, wild cherry blossoms, wild plum blossoms, wild wintersweet blossoms, wild hawthorn blossoms, and wild apple blossoms bloom in turn, with a flowering period of up to one month✌️. - ⭕Some tips 🌡️It is still quite cold in Yili in April, with an average temperature of around 5℃~15℃. It is cooler in the morning and evening, so be sure to bring a thick coat. 📷The best shooting time is in the morning and evening, and using a telephoto lens will produce better photos. 🌸The apricot blossom season is fleeting, so be sure to do your research before your trip and keep an eye on the blooming situation.