[2025 Huocheng Hotels] Travel Guide for Huocheng Yujianxiangye B&B (Huanghuang Village Branch) (Updated Jul)

3-Day Travel Guide for Huocheng Lavender Fields in Yili, Xinjiang (Day 1) 📍 Destination: Huocheng Lavender Fields 📅 Best Time: Mid-June to mid-July (peak bloom season, the purple sea of flowers is most spectacular) 🚗 Day 1 Itinerary: In-Depth Tour of Huocheng Lavender Fields 🌄 Morning: Visit Princess Worry-Free Lavender Farm - Address: Sigong Village, Luchaogou Town, Huocheng County, Yili, Xinjiang - Ticket: ¥35/person (free during certain periods) - Highlights: ✅ Photo opportunities: The lavender fields are terraced on hillsides, offering strong visual layers, perfect for panoramic shots ✅ Lavender Museum: Learn about lavender cultivation and essential oil production ✅ Observation Deck: Climb to enjoy a breathtaking view of the purple flower sea and the Tianshan Mountains 🍽 Lunch Recommendations: - Try Xinjiang specialties at nearby farmhouse restaurants, such as pilaf and baked buns 🌇 Afternoon: Huanghuang Village Lavender River (a hidden gem) - Address: Back mountain of Sigong Village, Luchaogou Town, Huocheng County - Features: ✅ Lavender River: Lavender planted along a stream forms a dreamy purple "river" ✅ Free photo spots (some areas charge ¥10/person) 🌅 Evening: Sunset photography in the lavender fields - Best Time: Around 21:00 (sunset is late in Xinjiang) - Outfit Tips: White or light-colored long dresses paired with a straw hat for better photos 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations: Lavender-themed homestays - Huanghuang Manor (surrounded by flower fields, with a rooftop view of the Tianshan Mountains) - Meet·Xiangye Homestay (stargazing on the terrace, lulled to sleep by the scent of lavender) 📌 Travel Tips: 1. Sun and mosquito protection: Xinjiang has strong UV rays—bring sunscreen and a sunhat. The lavender fields have many mosquitoes, so insect repellent is recommended. 2. Transportation: - Self-drive: About 1.5 hours from Yining. - Private/chartered car: Suitable for non-drivers, around ¥200/day. 3. Off-peak visits: Mornings or evenings are less crowded, with softer light for better photos. 💜 Lavender Flower Language: Awaiting love—may your journey be filled with romance and beauty! (The next 2 days can include visits to Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland. Let us know if you'd like the full 3-day itinerary~)

Here is the transportation, dining, and accommodation information for Jieyou Lavender Manor: Transportation - External transport: You can first fly to Urumqi Diwopu Airport, then transfer to a flight or take a train to Yining. From Yining Airport, it takes about 40 minutes by taxi to Huocheng. Alternatively, take a train from Urumqi Station directly to Yining Station, then transfer to a bus to Huocheng. For self-driving, start from Urumqi via Lianhuo Expressway → Qingyi Expressway, about 600 km, taking around 7 hours. - Internal transport: Yining City has a direct tourist shuttle to the lavender manor. You can also opt for a chartered car, with shared rides for 2-3 people costing about ¥200/day. The manor has a parking lot charging ¥20/day. Dining - Local specialties: Try lavender baked buns, made with lamb and crushed lavender; Ili handmade cheese, rich and creamy in flavor; as well as lavender honey, grilled lamb skewers, hand-pulled rice, and yogurt zongzi (sticky rice dumplings). - Dining options: The manor has an on-site restaurant offering various dishes. Nearby farm stays and guesthouses serve authentic rural and Xinjiang specialties, such as Huocheng Stone Mill Homestay, which prepares farm-style dishes using vegetables from their own garden. Accommodation - Lavender-themed guesthouses: "Meet the Fragrant Wilds" Homestay, located next to the lavender manor, features star-gazing rooms and lavender essential oil baths, starting at ¥680/night; "Purple Dream" Homestay, near Princess Jieyou Lavender Manor, offers a European countryside style, starting at ¥400/night. - Nearby hotels: For example, Yining Tianyuan International Hotel is a 30-minute drive from the manor, starting at ¥500/night. Other options include Huocheng Mansion June Homestay and Huocheng Purple Leisure Homestay, both close to Princess Jieyou Lavender Farm.

Purple Paradise, Fragrant Khorgas: Exploring the Romantic Journey to China's "Lavender Capital" I. Following the Fragrance to Encounter a Purple Ocean Khorgas County, located in the Yili River Valley of Xinjiang, is known as one of the world's three major lavender producing areas, along with Provence in France and Hokkaido in Japan. Every June, 80,000 mu of lavender bloom in competition, and the rolling purple sea of flowers reflects the distant snow-capped mountains and blue sky, like a flowing oil painting. When the breeze blows, the rich floral fragrance fills the sky, as if you are in a "purple paradise." If you miss the first flowering season, the second sea of flowers from September to October can continue the romance. --- II. Must-Visit Attractions and Experiences 1. Sigong Village, Luchao Gou Town, Princess Jieyou Lavender Farm - This is the core production area of Khorgas lavender. 12,000 mu of flower fields extend to the sky like waves. Tourists can stroll through the flowers and take beautiful photos of the sunrise and sunset. - Poverty alleviation stories are integrated into the flower fields: The farm drives villagers to become rich through land transfer and employment. Ayite Boson, a poor household, has an annual income of more than 50,000 yuan after working here, witnessing the transformation of the "purple economy." 2. Manxin Wangyou Valley Scenic Area - The newly opened ecological and cultural scenic area covers an area of 18,000 mu. With lavender as the core, it integrates landscapes such as mountains, fruits, and residences. It attracts literary and art workers to collect styles. Celebrities such as Jiang Kun and Ding Liuyuan have also lingered here. 3. Huiyuan Ancient City: Immersive Cultural Experience - Participate in the "Huiyuan Ancient City Opening Ceremony," travel back to the Qing Dynasty, and listen to the historical stories of the Yili General guarding the border; watch the large-scale stage play "General Yili," and 5D technology reproduces the heroic epic. 4. Tuke Desert Bonfire Carnival Night - Enjoy the flowers during the day, and at night, you can light a bonfire in the desert, barbecue, dance, and feel the ultimate romance of "desert and starry sky." III. Featured Experience Recommendations - Fragrant Healing Tour: Pick lavender by hand, participate in essential oil production, experience ancient distillation techniques, and take away a bottle of exclusive "Khorgas fragrance." - Internet-famous Homestay Check-in: Stay at the "Xiangye Homestay" in Huanghuang Village, where you can see the sea of flowers when you open the window, fall asleep with the fragrance of flowers at night, and feel the healing power of the "purple dream" under the starry sky. - Cultural Style Collection and Photography: Lavender flower fields are in the same frame as traditional Uyghur architecture and snow-capped meadows, which is a paradise of inspiration for photographers and literary and art lovers. IV. Travel Tips - Best Time: Mid-June to early July for the first season, September to October for the second season. - Transportation Guide: It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Yining Airport to Khorgas, and the scenery along the way is picturesque. - Must-Buy Specialties: Lavender essential oil, sachets, pillows and other deep-processed products, which are both practical and commemorative. Conclusion Khorgas's lavender is not only synonymous with romance, but also a fusion epic of "purple wealth" and frontier culture. Here, every wisp of floral fragrance tells of waiting and hope, and every sea of flowers witnesses the vigorous vitality of rural revitalization. This summer, make an appointment with Khorgas, let purple heal your soul, and let stories enrich your journey.

The journey is comfortable, not for the sake of traffic. The feeling of idly passing another day is too good. Occasionally slacking off, occasionally bravely wasting time, this is my journey. The entire Huanghuang Village is a sea of flowers. The Worry-Free Princess doesn't need to doubt that it's ranked first. The lavender picture on the hillside is from their place (it's fenced off and charged during the day) but not at night. It's super beautiful to take pictures by the roadside (be careful not to step on the farmer's flowers). Half of the B&Bs in Huanghuang Village are under construction (there's a bit of dust in the village), but I estimate it will be very beautiful in 2 years. Coffee tested, Huanghuang coffee is really good, moderately priced. I had a cup of Dity (after all, I'm in Guangdong, where I almost grind beans and brew coffee every day). Regarding transportation: The most comfortable way to play in Xinjiang is still to drive yourself. It's close from Yining to Huanghuang Village, just 1 hour (of course, carpooling/public transportation is also available). Personally, I think the prices of the restaurants in the village are not too high or too low, moderate. It's enough to slack off in this small village for 3 days and 2 nights.