Where can I see lavender in Xinjiang? When is the best time to go to Xinjiang to see lavender fields?

Lavender fields have always been described as romantic by people. Many couples in love are fascinated by lavender fields. So where can you see lavender in Xinjiang? When is the best time to go to Xinjiang to see lavender fields? Let's take a look together.

Where can I see lavender in Xinjiang?

Xinjiang's lavender is mainly distributed in the 65th, 67th, and 68th Regiments of the Fourth Agricultural Division of Huocheng, Yili, and Sangong Township. The Yili River Valley is located between the Tianshan Mountains, surrounded by mountains on three sides, and has a semi-arid climate. It is similar in latitude to Provence, France, and has similar climate and soil conditions. Therefore, it is known as the "Provence of China" and has become one of the four major lavender producing areas in the world, along with the Caucasus region of Russia and Hokkaido, Japan.

When is the best time to visit Xinjiang to see the lavender fields?

The flowering period of Yili lavender is from June to July. The best viewing time is from mid-June to early July. There will be a lavender festival at that time. There are flowers to see and various lavender products to sell. The lavender garden has peppermint, Roman chamomile, and the newly introduced white lavender. Standing on the observation deck, you can see a large area of lavender in the purple sea and sky, which is very pleasing to the eye.

What are the photography techniques for lavender?

1. Shoot large scenes from a distance

Use a focal length of around 24mm or wider, and the main subject of the photo is a large field of flowers, or you can take portraits; make full use of the characteristics of lavender elements, which are small, large in quantity, and repetitive; and use the ridges of the flower fields as the guide line of the photo perspective to shoot a landscape photo with perfect composition

2. Close-up

Use a focal length of around 50mm or above. Because lavender bouquets are small and clustered together, when shooting individual pieces in a flower field and using a larger aperture, you need to keep the foreground clean, don't open a too large aperture for blur, and focus on the lavender in the foreground. Avoid focusing in the middle or background, otherwise the lavender will form a large area of purple in the foreground, affecting the picture and the subject. The same problem should be paid attention to when shooting portraits in a flower field, especially when the lavender is in the foreground and blocks the portrait.