Wild tulips are in full bloom in Manas County

In recent days, millions of wild tulips have burst into bloom in the southern mountainous area of Manas County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The golden waves of flowers, set against the majestic snow-capped mountains in the distance and the vast grasslands nearby, have attracted numerous visitors who come to experience this romantic spring spectacle beneath the blue sky and white clouds.

Photo shows millions of wild tulips burst into bloom in the southern mountainous area of Manas County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, tourists wander in the sea of flowers.

Driving south along the Maqing Highway feels like entering a magnificent oil painting. Wild tulips covering the hills and fields resemble a vast golden carpet, stretching from the mountainsides all the way to the horizon. The blue sky, white snow, green grass, and golden blossoms create a richly colored and well-layered landscape, outlining a distinctive spring panorama.

Photo shows millions of wild tulips burst into bloom in the southern mountainous area of Manas County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Zhou Hongyan, a tourist from Shihezi, said, “It looks like a golden ocean—truly beautiful. Today, I will post the beautiful photos I took on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, so that people across the country can appreciate the stunning sea of flowers in Xinjiang.”

Photo shows millions of wild tulips burst into bloom in the southern mountainous area of Manas County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, tourists wander in the sea of flowers.

Photo shows millions of wild tulips burst into bloom in the southern mountainous area of Manas County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Xinjiang tulips mostly grow on gravelly sandy land and sunny slopes of rocky low mountains at elevations of 1,000 to 1,300 meters. They bloom in early April each year, with a flowering period of about 15 to 20 days. In recent years, Manas County has continuously implemented ecological protection measures such as grazing bans and rotational grazing, leading to significant restoration of grassland vegetation. As a result, the distribution range of wild tulips has gradually expanded, making them a distinctive local natural landscape.

(The Media Convergence Center of Manas County, Reporter: Walisjan, Correspondents: Yang Zhenyu and Katihe)