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Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden
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Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden

伊犁解忧公主薰衣草园

Xinjiang, Ili4.5·43.5739°N, 86.1621°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
2 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0

About Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden

A lavender farm on the Ili river plain of Xinjiang, where neat purple rows bloom from late spring into summer. Visitors wander between the fragrant fields, watch essential-oil distillation, and shop for local lavender products.

Highlights

• A lavender farm near Huocheng: a sea of purple blooms in June-July. • Distillery, essential-oil products and photo spots.

Suggested Route

Garden walk among lavender rows, visit the distillery museum and shop; allow 1-2 h (best June-July).

Food & Lodging

Huocheng town dining; county hotels or Yili city.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, a shop and photo props.
Travel Tips

Hire a guide or audio tour for deeper understanding of the historical context.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30 (peak season), 09:00-16:30 (off-season)

Getting There

No metro; in Huocheng County (~60 km from Yining, on G218); nearest airport: Yining Airport (~50 km).

Reservation

Ticket ~CNY 35 (best Jun-early Jul); on-site/online, no mandatory booking.

Ticket Price

Free admission

Address

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture Huocheng County Qingshuihe Town, beside National Highway G218

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
伊犁解忧公主薰衣草园

新疆维吾尔自治区伊犁哈萨克自治州霍城县清水河镇218国道旁

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture Huocheng County Qingshuihe Town, beside National Highway G218

43.5739, 86.1621

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