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April, the most beautiful month of the year, is almost here! In April, tickets to scenic spots around the world are generally discounted to off-season prices, and airfare and hotel prices are significantly cheaper than peak season. It also coincides with the first statutory holiday of 2018. How can you justify the holiday by staying home? Let's take a look at some of the best places to visit in April!
The annual Songkran Carnival! Songkran has always been one of Thailand's most grand festivals, and Chiang Mai is the city with the strongest Songkran atmosphere. This is partly because Chiang Mai has well preserved many of Thailand's traditional rituals, and partly because the water fights along the ancient moat in Chiang Mai are so lively and grand that Bangkok can't match them!
So if you're visiting Thailand in April, don't miss Chiang Mai. Get together with a few friends, rent a pickup truck, and equip yourself with a complete set of tools, including buckets and water guns. You're guaranteed to win this battle!
Stunning mountains and beautiful waters are a must-see! This is China's first national forest park, home to captivating myths and legends, and renowned for its "Three Thousand Peaks, Eight Hundred Waters." Here, you'll truly envy the immortals, not the mandarin ducks!
In April, Zhangjiajie is filled with beautiful flowers, fresh grass, and colorful fallen petals. It is a neither too cold nor too hot season, and hiking is very comfortable. On rainy days, the sky is shrouded in clouds and mist, and the wind is blowing, making it feel like being in a fairyland. On sunny days, the view is broad, with peaks standing in rows. The wonders of nature bring a huge visual impact!
Over 6 million tulips are in full bloom, taking you on a colorful journey! Come spring, Europe is awash in Dutch tulips. The enchanting beauty of the Dutch countryside is a world of vibrant colors, a dream for the world! Tulip buds, resembling red wine glasses, vie for beauty, each blossoming in their own unique style beneath the ancient windmills. From afar, the fields resemble rainbows, spreading across the sky and earth, creating a vibrant fairytale world.
A grueling journey of self-cultivation! "Tengri" means "Eternal Heaven" in Mongolian, representing the eternal supreme deity of the Mongolian people. This vast desert is dotted with over 400 lakes of varying sizes, interwoven with the desert and the lakes, exuding an unparalleled wild beauty. Desert hiking and camping might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for busy people, but it's a truly memorable one!
Walking through the heart of the desert, across the most beautiful of the Great Lakes region, a journey of over 50 kilometers, nearly 100,000 footsteps, each a journey of spiritual practice. The night sky, the Milky Way, accompanies the sound of camel bells and the wind. Quiet mornings greet a magnificent sunrise. This is a journey for the brave!
A beautiful woman from the faraway land, a secluded valley, the most beautiful April on earth! April in the Ili River Valley of the Tianshan Mountains. Fresh spring waters, the first signs of spring forests, and on the verdant grasslands of the Ili River Valley, the largest pristine wild apricot forest left over from the Middle Ages, blossoms tree by tree, covering the hillsides, thousands of trees, their branches and roots intertwined, stretching endlessly. Cattle, sheep, and horses graze leisurely beneath the trees, and in the distance, snow-capped mountains stretch out in unison, creating a breathtaking spectacle on this blue planet!
Northwest by northwest, the divine homeland on the border of four countries! In late winter and early spring, the snow gradually melts, the frozen Hemu River and Kanas Lake rub their sleepy eyes and awaken, and the cattle, sheep and horses become cheerful. The long winter is coming to an end, and the vibrant spring is about to arrive!
Importantly, before May 1st, off-season tickets to Kanas's three scenic areas—Kanas, Hemu, and Baihaba—are just 90 yuan, all-inclusive, and the shuttle bus takes you directly to the scenic areas, eliminating the need for transfers. During peak season, transfers are required, and the combined cost of tickets and transfers can reach nearly 1,000 yuan. April is a great time to visit Kanas!
Celebrate the joyous Water Splashing Festival in Xishuangbanna, China's only tropical rainforest! Located south of the Tropic of Cancer, Xishuangbanna experiences only two seasons: a comfortable climate and a hot one. While spring still fills the air across China in April, summer is almost here in Xishuangbanna. As in Southeast Asia, the Water Splashing Festival is one of the most celebrated festivals of the year, with people splashing each other with pure water in the hope of washing away the past year's misfortunes.
In addition to festivals, there are countless places in Banna that can attract attention, such as the Wild Elephant Valley, the Primeval Forest Park, the Dai style, outdoor resorts, special food, high-end specialty hotels, etc., which will definitely make you spend a comfortable and unforgettable holiday!
Nepal is one of the BBC's "50 Must-Visit Destinations of Your Lifetime." Annapurna, a trekking destination in Nepal, is a dream destination for many hikers. Compared to other high-altitude routes, it requires less physical effort, allowing you to fully enjoy the fun of hiking.
Dense forests, rushing rivers, clear lakes, and winding countryside are all part of this expansive landscape. The majestic Annapurna Mountains tower in the north, and even 8,000-meter snow-capped peaks can be seen from a leisurely coffee in the garden! Rhododendrons, snow-capped mountains, forests, Bengal tigers, and Durbar Square are all part of this expansive experience. April is the perfect time to visit Nepal!
Baili rhododendrons bloom in the wind. Because of Guizhou's unique acidic soil and high altitude, it can be said to be the kingdom of rhododendrons!
The Baili Rhododendron Forest, 1-5 kilometers wide and stretching over 50 kilometers, is the largest pristine rhododendron forest on Earth. It is home to over 60 species of rhododendrons, representing all five subgenera of the world's rhododendrons. The thousand-year-old azalea king blooms with a profusion of flowers, bringing spring to life with a single tree!
Peach blossoms in the snowy land are pure and beautiful! You may have visited Tibet many times, visited numerous holy lakes, and made pilgrimages to numerous snow-capped mountains, but if you haven’t been to Nyingchi in March, you’ve missed at least half of spring and half of Tibet.
The wild peach blossoms of Nyingchi live in harmony with humans, a close relationship unaltered by centuries of vicissitudes. Along the Niyang River, in the valleys and countryside, along the roadsides, touches of spring blossom abound, setting against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountains and the simple smiles of the Tibetan people. In stories, the abodes of the gods are nothing short of stunning.
Ten thousand acres of rapeseed flowers on the water. The total area of rapeseed flowers in Xinghua is nearly ten thousand acres. The river has ten thousand bends and many clear waters. There is no field without yellow flowers. Thousands of fields are floating on the water, and the clouds are steaming and the scene is spectacular. The fields of spring colors are neatly arranged, like guards waiting for inspection by a general.
Is April autumn? Head to the Southern Hemisphere to catch the first autumn of 2018! New Zealand's South Island is a paradise for globetrotters, boasting towering mountains, snow-capped peaks, winding hills, and abundant fruit. In late autumn, lush forests, English-style cabins, churches under a dazzling starry sky, waves lapping at the coast, and tranquil lakeside scenery—all set against the backdrop of crimson leaves—are breathtakingly beautiful! In short, if you don't visit New Zealand in April, your global travels are in vain.
Explore ancient sites in Athens and discover your roots in the Aegean Sea—Greece has always been a top destination for travelers worldwide. The ancient ruins of Athens, the romantic atmosphere of the thousands of islands in the Aegean Sea, the pursuit of faith atop Meteora—and most importantly, whether it's budget, climate, or travel experiences, the perfect time to visit Greece has arrived!
Explore the hometown of cherry blossoms in China. The Siming Mountains are deep and beautiful, and the mountain scenery is charming. You can see cherry blossoms, red maples, crabapples, and magnolias at the same time. Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too!
Especially the cherry blossom viewing spot in Shangma Village, which is located on the top of a hill 500 meters high. The hillsides on both sides are planted with cherry blossoms. In addition, the view is wide and the smoke from the village is curling up. It is definitely a great place for photographers!
