Recently, the opening ceremony of the apricot Blossom Festival in Turpan, Xinjiang was held in the main venue of Toksun County. According to the statistics of the Cultural and Tourism Bureau of Toksun County, Nanhu Village in Xiazhen, Kaskel village in Guolbuyi Township and Keerjian Town received 103,100 tourists from all over the country on the day of the event, and the tourism income reached 30.93 million yuan.
On the opening day, the scene was full of people and the atmosphere was lively. In the apricot garden in Tokesun County to see, a blossoming or pink or white apricot flowers in the branches, dizzying, tourists from all over the country walk in the apricot forest, flowers in twos and threes to take photos, laughter.
In March, spring is still cold in most parts of northern Xinjiang, but in Tokesun County, Turpan City, spring is already in full swing due to the unique natural geographical and climatic factors. Before March 18, apricot blossoms have been quietly blooming here, which is literally the "first stop" of spring in Xinjiang.
With the theme of "The First Spring flower in Xinjiang Opens in Turpan", 2023 Turpan Apricot Flower Festival will feature a series of wonderful activities, such as featured song and dance performances, delicious food, "Mei Yang Yang" Turpan Sheep beauty contest, etc. The event will last until April 10.