Lavender blossoms draw crowds to northwest China's...
China News
June 26, 2024
Lavender fields in full bloom are captivating tourists in the Ili River Valley of northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Spanning over 5,000 hectares, Ili ranks as the world's third-largest lavender production base, following Provence in France and Hokkaido in Japan. Unlike its counterparts, Xinjiang's lavender blooms twice during the summer: once in late June and again in late September, providing ample opportunities for visitors to savor the picturesque landscapes.