Fruit Valley

Introduction to Fruit Valley (果子沟)

The Fruit Valley (Guozigou) is a famous gorge located in Xinjiang's Yining and has the valley streches 28 kilometers. This valley weaves along the rough direction of the Urumqi Yining Highway. The north point starts from Sayram Lake, while its south point is in Yili Valley. It is also the natural storehouse of plant species with a wide range of fruits and herbs growing wild in this area.

Through the change of seasons the Fruit Valley scenery changes. During Spring and summer the valley is in full bloom and the apricot trees spread throughout the valley make a maginificent sight. When winter is upon the valley the fields are completey white with snow.

Location

40km Northeast of Huocheng county

Main Sights

Fruit Valley

Travel Information

Admission: free

Opening Hours: All Day

Transportation 

The valley is crossed by a elevated expressway bridge, so passengers going to or from Sayram Lake won't miss it.

Travel Tips 

1.Best time to visit: June to October.

Tour including Visiting Fruit Valley (Xinjiang)

Northern Xinjiang 12 Days Tour (Mysterious Kanas Lake)