Tianshan Victory Tunnel
A mega-project spanning the Tianshan — skipping the long detour and letting you feel the scale of this engineering feat first-hand.
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About Addicted 2 Xinjiang
Exclusive small-group 4WD tours with flexible itineraries and comfortable drives. Linger longer at the places you love — and when it's safe, seize unexpected hidden gems on the spot.
Our experienced drivers adapt each day to the weather, scenery and road conditions, always finding the best photo spots — every photo on this site was scouted and shot by us.
Every route is exclusive to us, distilled from ten years of guiding experience — a 4WD journey entirely different from a coach tour.
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Addicted 2 Xinjiang · Local Travel Service
Addicted 2 Xinjiang is run by its founder Tomato, a Hong Kong girl who has lived in Xinjiang for over 10 years — discovering the real Xinjiang through local eyes. With over 40,000 followers and a 100% recommendation rate, we capture Xinjiang's four seasons through real lenses, turning years of real journeys into seasonal themes featuring many exclusive routes: Yili flower seas and Southern Xinjiang apricot blossoms in spring, a Northern Xinjiang deep tour in summer, golden autumn and poplar forests in autumn, and a winter snow journey — each season has its own way to play.
Private 4WD Tours4WD + driver throughout
No Shared GroupsPrivate small group only
Hidden Photo SpotsPhoto help along the way
Memory FilmsOne memory film per guest
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01
SPRING · MAR – MAY
Spring | N. & S. Xinjiang Routes
Spring offers two completely independent tours:
1. Southern Pamir apricot blossom journey (March only)
2. Yili flower sea in Northern & Eastern Xinjiang (Apr – May)
Choose by your departure season — each route has its own bloom period.
【Southern Xinjiang · Exclusive Route Design】
One journey linking the grand canyon, the Pamir Plateau and hidden apricot villages — visiting the Tianshan Victory Tunnel, Red Stone Forest, Tomur Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, White Sand Lake, Muji Volcano Crater, Muztagh Ata, Ta'er Township Happiness Bridge No.5, Apricot Village and other little-known secrets.
Tour 1
Southern Xinjiang Apricot Blossoms · 12 Days
Exclusive hidden-spot small group · 4WD · min. 2–4 guests
Red Stone Forest
A hidden canyon of jagged, wind-eroded red rock with very few visitors — ideal for exploring and photographing striking red-rock scenery.
Hell Fire
A rare water-and-fire wonder of the Gobi: natural gas seeps from a spring and burns continuously — water cannot put the flames out. A 1,500-year-old secret of the earth.
Tomur Grand Canyon
Reached only by 4WD, with colourful danxia and Yardang cliffs stretching on — every step reveals a new vista in this magnificent canyon.
Kashgar Old City & Gaotai Residences
A thousand-year-old Silk Road city where layered dwellings still cling to the loess cliff of Kashgar; winding lanes full of everyday life and rich Uyghur culture.
White Sand Lake
A dreamlike Pamir lake where white dunes ring blue water; a hidden viewpoint on the north shore reveals scenery that shifts with the light.
Muji Volcano Crater (horse riding | Eighteen Arhat snow peaks)
Ride across volcanic terrain with high-altitude snow peaks behind — a striking and unique composition.
Karakul Lake
A crystal-clear highland lake facing Muztagh Ata, its snow peaks mirrored on the water — the vastness of the Pamir.
Ta'er Township / Happiness Bridge No.5 / Apricot Village
A simple Pamir mountain township with the everyday life of the Tajik people — river valley, apricot blossoms, bridges and snow peaks woven into a beautiful scene. Soak up the relaxed village mood and capture spring romance.
2 GuestsRMB 19,800
3 GuestsRMB 18,500
4 GuestsRMB 16,800
Price (RMB/person) · Lunch & dinner not included for 2-guest trips; otherwise includes 4WD + driver, all accommodation, selected local meals (3 guests and above), hidden photo spots and one memory film per guest. Flights, off-itinerary extras and shopping are excluded.
Northern + Eastern Xinjiang
Yili flowers · Sayram Lake · Turpan in Eastern Xinjiang
Tour 2
Early-Summer Yili Flower Sea + Eastern Xinjiang · 10 Days
4WD · no shared groups · flexible photo stops
Wind Zone → Turpan
Shoot the wind-turbine highway up close, pick mulberries and apricots in Grape Valley, visit raisin drying rooms, and drive into the hidden Flaming Mountains by 4WD.
Shanshan · Kumtag Desert
Ride camels across the dunes; optional buggy or desert-4WD dune bashing. On clear days, mirages appear.
Bole · Sayram Lake
Bole and Sayram Lake lie in the same area — drive around the 'Last Tear of the Atlantic', with jewel-blue water in early summer and picnic spots by the shore.
Huocheng · Lavender
Find the early lavender fields, snap the Guozigou Bridge and gaze at the Tianshan range.
Tohrasu Grassland
This 'city-edge grassland' bursts with wildflowers; the poppy meadows (Tianshan red flowers) are in full bloom.
Aketasi Meadow
Sub-alpine meadow where Siberian rocket flowers spread like a carpet across the Wusun Mountains.
Yining · Six-Star Street
Wander Six-Star Street and the Hanren Street market; taste Ily River fish with pickles, samsa and Xinjiang milk tea.
2 GuestsRMB 15,800
3 GuestsRMB 14,300
4 GuestsRMB 12,800
Price (RMB/person) · Includes 4WD + driver, all accommodation, selected local meals, hidden photo spots and one memory film per guest. Flights and personal expenses excluded.
Spring Highlights
📌 Spring Tips
- The two routes bloom at different times: Southern Xinjiang apricots around Mar–Apr, Yili flowers around May. Confirm bloom status before departure.
- The Pamir Plateau has large day-night temperature swings — bring warm layers and sunblock; a border permit is needed for Taxkorgan.
- Road control or weather may reorder sights, but never cut experiences.
02
SUMMER · JUN – AUG
Summer | Northern Yili
【Summer Northern Yili · 10-Day Exclusive Deep Tour】
Drive the S101 national defence highway past crystal-clear Sayram Lake, dreamy lavender fields, the legendary Yizhao road — homeland of the heavenly horses — and the Duku Highway. Watch cattle and sheep grazing at ease, the turquoise colour-changing lake and slopes of golden rapeseed; head deep into hidden pastoral areas for outdoor cooking and horse riding, then on to the Seven-Colour Grand Canyon. Summer is also Xinjiang's fruit season — savour all kinds of sweet, juicy fresh fruit. Snow peaks, meadows and flower seas in a single trip, with a flexible 4WD small group that stops whenever a surprise view appears — no rushing, just a leisurely, sunlit northern summer.
Northern Xinjiang Summer Deep Tour · 10 Days
Exclusive private tour for 8 · 4WD
S101 National Defence Road
Once a wartime reserve road, now praised as the Tianshan Geographical Gallery — running along the northern foot of the Tianshan with layer upon layer of landforms and constant surprises.
Sayram Lake Circuit & Lakeside Picnic
The 'last tear of the Atlantic' — sapphire-clear water where you can stop anytime for lakeside grasslands and snow peaks; a picnic by the shore is pure bliss.
Huocheng Lavender Fields
In summer an endless sea of purple spreads out with a faint herbal fragrance in the air — the signature romantic scene of a Yili summer.
Yili's Hidden Grasslands
A private meadow that few tourists reach — drive deep into vast greenery with distant snow peaks as your backdrop and feel the wild mood of the Yili mountains.
Six-Star Street
A district full of exotic charm — browse local designer shops and admire the appeal of Atlas silk and Xinjiang musical instruments.
Yizhao Road
Open for only a little over two months a year; in a short distance it passes through all four seasons, winding among high mountains with scenery that changes in an instant.
Sky Grassland
At dusk, horses step into the river as the setting sun spills across the water — horses and sunset glow interwoven, a scene full of the grasslands' wild poetry.
Colour-Changing Lake (Hidden Gem)
The water shifts colour with the light — a Tiffany blue tinged with pink, ringed by distant mountains: a little-known, hidden lake.
Ten Thousand Mu of Rapeseed
In summer vast fields of golden blossom unfurl without end against blue sky and cloud-capped mountains — an unbroken sweep of vibrant colour.
Tangbula (Duku Road, First Section)
Vast alpine grassland with an outdoor hotpot cookout and optional horse riding; look up at night and the sky is full of stars and the Milky Way.
Duku Highway Hundred-Mile Gallery (Later Section)
A classic stretch of the Duku — past sky waterfalls and alpine meltwater lakes, climbing ridge after ridge as the landscape changes dramatically.
Seven-Colour Grand Canyon (Private Hidden Spot)
A private canyon reached by only a few, where layered rock shows rich colour — desolate yet dazzling, perfect for exploring and photographing at an unhurried pace.
2 GuestsRMB 16,800
3 GuestsRMB 14,800
4 GuestsRMB 13,300
Price (RMB/person) · Meals not included for 2-guest trips; otherwise includes 4WD + driver, all accommodation, selected local meals, hidden photo spots and one memory film per guest. Flights and personal expenses excluded.
Summer Highlights
📌 Summer Tips
- Summer is peak season with multiple departures (mid-June to early Aug) — book early.
- Stay in a yurt on Tangbula grassland for an authentic nomad night; amenities follow the best local standard.
- The Duku Road may close in bad weather; we adjust the order without cutting experiences.
03
AUTUMN · SEP – NOV
Autumn | N. & S. Xinjiang Routes
Autumn offers two completely independent tours:
1. The golden Northern Xinjiang autumn (Sep – Oct)
2. The Southern Xinjiang poplar secret journey (Oct)
Choose by your destination and time.
【Northern Altay · Golden Autumn, 11 Days】
On the desert highway you meet crystal-clear lakes and Yardang wonders, then drive into mountain sanctuaries as lovely as a painting, roaming the stunning villages deep in Altay. Along the mountain roads the birches glow warm gold, and you can enjoy steaming outdoor barbecue and fresh mutton soup, before visiting fiery red ridges and the vast wind-farm plains. The forests are washed in tender gold — every glance is an autumn oil painting. With a flexible 4WD small group you can stop whenever a surprise view appears, with no frantic rushing — just a leisurely drift through Altay's dreamlike, healing autumn mountains.
Tour 1
Golden Autumn North Tour · 11 Days
Private 4WD small group · pure private tour · flexible photo stops
S21 Desert Highway
A highway cutting across the Gurbantunggut Desert, flanked by an endless sea of sand — in golden autumn the desert tones turn vast and austere, full of raw northwestern character.
Ulungur Lake (Off the Beaten Path)
A large inland lake with wide-open water and broad shore flats; in golden autumn it lies calm and serene, lake light meeting the distant sky.
Sea Devil City (Exclusive Hidden Gem)
A Yardang landform cluster beside the lake, clay mounds standing at the water's edge and strangely sculpted by wind erosion — at dusk the desert-and-lake fantasy feels even stronger.
Ahe Road
Altay's privately kept driving secret, threading through mountain forests; in golden autumn the birches turn gold everywhere and autumn surrounds you at every turn.
Tiejia Road
A wild mountain road in Altay, lined with unbroken birch, winding through a sea of forest laden with thick autumn colour.
Baihaba Village
An old border hamlet, its log cabins scattered and ringed by birch woods; in autumn the whole village is wrapped in tender gold.
Birch Forest
Stands of native white birch; when autumn comes the leaves turn entirely gold and sunlight falls through the branches — a field of romantic autumn light.
S101 National Defence Road
A former wartime reserve road, known as the Tianshan Geographical Gallery — colours and landforms shift the whole way, taking in the Tianshan's varied scenery.
Eastern Xinjiang (Dabancheng)
An ancient Western-Region post station where we enjoy an outdoor cookout — barbecue and sweet clear-simmered mutton soup, the true taste of Xinjiang food.
Back of the Flaming Mountains (Hidden Spot)
A hidden spot reached only by 4WD — crimson rock strata rolling on and on, a rugged red landscape where you feel the blazing power of the earth.
Hundred-Mile Wind Zone (Wind Farm)
An endless Gobi shoot with countless giant turbines standing and spinning — a spectacular wind farm, a unique modern scene out on the wilderness.
2 GuestsRMB 19,800
3 GuestsRMB 18,500
4 GuestsRMB 16,800
Price (RMB/person) · 4 guests share twin rooms; single-room supplement for 3 guests. Includes 4WD + driver, all accommodation, selected local meals, hidden photo spots and one memory film per guest. Flights and personal expenses excluded (meal plan for 2-guest trips: please confirm with us).
【Southern Xinjiang Poplar · 14-Day Exclusive Hidden-Scenery Route】
Pass through the Tianshan Victory Tunnel, cross the vast desert to meet the soft golden water poplars, wander the old-town lanes amid rich Uyghur culture, and explore the strange 'fire of hell' and canyon landforms. Then on to the Pamir Plateau, where crater lakes, clear alpine waters and majestic snow peaks appear one after another — right in the season when the poplars turn gold. Every scene brings a surprise, and with a flexible 4WD small group you can stop whenever something beautiful appears, with no frantic rushing — just a leisurely drift through the rugged, brilliant autumn of Southern Xinjiang.
Tour 2
Southern Poplar & Secret Scenery · 14 Days
Private 4WD small group · pure private tour · flexible photo stops
Dabancheng
An old post station among the Gobi, where you can enjoy an open-air barbecue, picnic by the river and taste the local flavours of the desert.
Tianshan Victory Tunnel
A newly opened ultra-long tunnel cutting through the towering Tianshan range — drive straight through and a brand-new scenic route into Southern Xinjiang opens up.
Taklamakan Desert (Water Poplar)
A stretch of water in the middle of the desert where poplars grow at the water's edge; in golden autumn the trees mirror on the lake — a stunning place to see poplar forest.
Rustan Old Street
A lively old street in Kuqa's old town; wander the lanes and feel the rich Uyghur life that survives from the ancient kingdom of Kucha.
Kizil Devil City
Yardang landforms carved by wind erosion — mound after mound stretching across the open Gobi, bleak and rugged, fully expressing the vastness of the desert.
Hell Fire
A unique geological wonder where gas seeps from the strata and burns naturally — fire and water side by side, a rare sight in Southern Xinjiang.
Red Stone Forest
Distinctive red rock formations, fields of stone standing in the wilderness; under sunlight the red rock is intensely coloured and visually striking.
Tomur Grand Canyon (Wensu Grand Canyon)
A magnificent red-rock canyon sculpted over tens of millions of years by water and weathering, its red-brown walls layered in tiers — the geological beauty of the Tianshan at its best.
Wild Seven-Colour Danxia
A hidden spot few tourists reach, its rock strata washed in rich colour; in sunlight the patches of colour seem to roll — an extraordinarily dreamlike scene.
Kashgar Old City & Gaotai Residences
A thousand-year-old Western-Region city of winding lanes, with old residential quarters built up the earthen slope — wander freely and see the most authentic local life.
White Sand Lake
A crystal-clear lake ringed by sand mountains, where you can pose with yaks by the shore — pale blue water against white sand, the classic Pamir picture.
Muji Crater
A unique volcanic relic on the Pamir Plateau, its crater rim forming ring upon ring with distant snow peaks behind — remote and romantic.
Taheman Tree Tunnel (Natural Poplar Tunnel)
A naturally formed poplar tunnel whose branches weave into an arch overhead; in autumn the golden leaves make it feel like stepping into a corridor of gold.
Panlong Ancient Road
The Pamir's famous twisting mountain road, spiralling along the mountainside — drive it and take in the endless open highland scenery.
Bandir Blue Lake
A sapphire pool on the plateau, ringed by mountains, crystal clear and translucent, showing layer upon layer of blue in the sunlight.
Karakul Lake
Lying quietly at the foot of Muztagh Ata, its expanse of water mirroring the majestic snow peak — a highland meeting of lake and mountain that moves the heart.
2 GuestsRMB 24,800
3 GuestsRMB 22,800
4 GuestsRMB 19,800
Price (RMB/person) · Includes 4WD + driver, all accommodation, selected local meals, hidden photo spots and one memory film per guest. Flights and personal expenses excluded.
Autumn Highlights
📌 Autumn Tips
- Sep – Oct is the hardest time to book accommodation; Tuvan log cabins in the Altai are especially popular — plan well ahead.
- Large day-night temperature swings; viewpoints near 0°C at dawn — down jacket, hat and gloves are essential.
- Ahe Road, G219 and Baihaba may be affected by weather or control; we adjust routes without cutting experiences.
04
WINTER · NOV – FEB
Winter | Northern Xinjiang
Glide along the desert highway past the frozen Ulungur Lake and its Yardang landforms, then drive deep by 4WD into the silver-white snow country of Kanas and Hemu, where you can toss hot water into ice. Travel on to the foot of Sayram Lake to touch the blue ice and ice flowers, and to Swan Spring for wintering swans and morning rime. Wander the old-town lanes — this is Northern Xinjiang's romantic ice-and-snow season, like stepping into a fairy-tale winter world. With a flexible small 4WD group you can stop whenever a surprise view appears, with no frantic rushing — just a leisurely drift through Northern Xinjiang.
Northern Winter Deep Tour · 10 Days
Private 4WD small group · pure private tour · Dec – Feb
S21 Desert Highway
In winter a thin snow covers the desert and the barren sands put on a silver-white coat; drive through and feel the vast, austere mood of the winter Gobi.
Ulungur Lake (Hidden Spot)
In winter the lake freezes thick and the shore lies silent and still, without summer's crowds — a northern Xinjiang lakeside wrapped in ice and snow.
Sea Devil City
Yardang mounds stand quietly beside the frozen lake as cold wind sweeps the landforms; at dusk the shifting light makes winter here feel even more bleak and dreamlike.
Kanas Three Bays
Moon Bay, Wolong Bay and Immortal Bay — in winter the bends are embraced by white snow while jade-green water remains in the curves; snow and water interwoven, the classic Kanas scene.
Hemu
The famous snow village of winter, its whole settlement buried under thick powder snow — toss hot water into ice and ride a horse-drawn sled through the scenery.
Sayram Lake
In winter it turns to ice and snow — blue ice, ice flowers and ice-push ridges appear one after another; drive around the lake for the full spectacle of a frozen lake.
Swan Spring
Wait for sunrise to watch Siberian swans gliding on the water; together with the rime-covered trees they form a beautiful winter tableau.
Six-Star Street Folk Quarter
A quarter steeped in Yili's human warmth — stroll the lanes, feel local life and experience a different side of northern Xinjiang's street culture.
2 GuestsRMB 15,800
3 GuestsRMB 13,300
4 GuestsRMB 11,800
Price (RMB/person) · Includes snow-tyre 4WD + driver, all accommodation, selected local meals, hidden photo spots and one memory film per guest. Flights and personal expenses excluded.
Winter Highlights
Winter in Northern Xinjiang? Far from boring ❄️
If summer Yili is the ceiling of Xinjiang's beauty — how could Northern Xinjiang in winter be anything less?
Walk Sayram's blue ice · ice flowers · frozen bubbles
Rime frost at dawn · Siberian swans on Swan Lake
Skiing · snowmobiles · snow drifting
Horse riding in pristine forest · horse-drawn sleds
Toss boiling water into ice · snowmen · snowball fights
Spot wild foxes · 'snow mushrooms' · ice-fishing festivals
Buzkashi games · glacier trekking · outdoor picnics
Log cabins with picture windows · fireside snow views · hot springs
There is far too much to list — come discover it with us this winter; every snowfield holds a surprise ☃️
📌 Winter Tips
- Winter temperatures reach -20°C to -30°C in Northern Xinjiang — layers plus a down jacket and waterproof snow boots are essential.
- Snow tyres and 4WD are used throughout; icy roads demand care, and hot-water-to-ice depends on the day's temperature.
- Swan Spring is best at winter dawn; mountain cabins prioritise warmth — bring hand warmers and a thermos.
Compare
Season Comparison
| 🌸 Spring | 🌿 Summer | 🍂 Autumn | ❄️ Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months | Mar apricot · Apr–May flowers | Jun – Aug | Sep–Oct autumn · Oct poplar | Nov – Feb |
| Scenery | Flowers, apricot, Pamir | Scenic roads, lavender | Golden birch, poplar | Snow town, blue ice, swans |
| Highlights | Pamir apricot village, Yili flowers | Duku Road, Sayram Lake, Tangbula | Kanas, Baihaba, water poplar | Hemu snow town, Sayram blue ice |
| Duration | 10 / 12 days | 10 days | 11 / 14 days | 10 days |
| Best For | Photography, flowers | Driving, outdoor, family | Photography, slow travel | Winter photo, slow travel |
| Packing | Cool mornings, light down | T-shirts + sunblock, cool nights | Big day-night gap, thick coat | From -20°C, dress warm |
| Peak | ★★☆ | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★☆ |
FAQ
FAQ
Is there a minimum group size?
All tours are private small groups — 2 guests are enough to depart, with a 4WD vehicle throughout and no strangers sharing your group. The more guests, the lower the cost per person and the more flexible the tour.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes. The itinerary can be flexibly adjusted to your time, energy and preferences. In case of road control or weather, we will adapt the route order without cutting any experiences.
How do I book a tour?
Message us directly via our Facebook page (fb.me/Addicted2Xinjiang) or Instagram (@xinjiang_tomato) to inquire about departure dates, route details and bookings.
What is there to see in Xinjiang each season?
Spring brings Yili flower seas and Southern Xinjiang apricot blossoms; summer offers the Duku Road and lavender; autumn shows Kanas golden birch and poplar forests; winter reveals Hemu's snow town and Sayram's blue ice — every season has its own unique scenery.
What is included in the tour?
Includes a 4WD vehicle with driver, all accommodation, selected local home-style meals, hidden photo spots with photo assistance, one memory film per guest, and help with border permits and other formalities.
Are the photos on this site yours?
Yes. All photos in the albums were taken by us during real journeys; some come from our public albums.
Which season do you recommend for a first visit?
It depends on the scenery you love. For a first visit we recommend summer — the landscape is rich and layered, and all the seasonal fruit is ripe.
What is the weather like in summer (Jun–Aug)? How should I dress?
Summer is the best season to visit. In the Northern Xinjiang mountains bring a light down jacket — day–night swings can reach 20°C. The air is dry, so clothes washed at night are dry by morning. The hottest place is Turpan — first of China's 'Four Great Furnaces' — where in July the ground can reach 80°C with a felt temperature around 40°C.
How cold does it get in winter? Is it worth visiting?
Winter roughly runs November to March. Mountains can reach -30°C and Ürümqi about -20°C at its coldest. Winter is beautiful too — snow play and hot springs are great, and off-season flights are very cheap.
What kind of scenery can I see in Xinjiang?
Forests, flower seas, lakes, grasslands, poplar forests, deserts, glaciers, canyons, ancient cities, Yardang landforms and snow scenes — everything imaginable except the sea, and in recent years even pink auroras.
Is the poplar forest worth visiting?
Absolutely. 90% of the world's poplar trees grow in China, 90% of those in Xinjiang, and 90% of those in Southern Xinjiang. Poplars 'live a thousand years, stand a thousand after death, and remain a thousand more after falling' — dreamlike gold in autumn.
Is the tour suitable for elderly travellers?
Yes. Our tours suit all ages with no physical demands — the car drives right up to the sights. Expect longer driving times; special hiking and horse-riding days aside.
Are children welcome?
We recommend ages five or six and up. Xinjiang is dry with big day–night temperature swings, so extra attention to hydration and warmth is needed.
Will I get altitude sickness?
Don't worry. You ascend gradually by car so your body adapts; so far no traveller has experienced altitude sickness in Northern Xinjiang.
Is it suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, with flexibility. It works best if you accept alliums, eggs, dairy and 'table-side vegetarian' (picking from shared dishes). Vegetables are plentiful in summer; winter menus lean meat-heavy.
Is it only beef and lamb? What about pork?
There is also chicken, horse and mule meat. Pork (called 'big meat' locally) is only served in Han-Chinese restaurants. Please don't mention pork inside halal restaurants — respect local customs.
Why is everything sold by the kilogram?
All markets in Xinjiang price goods by the kilogram. Locals are generous — buy too little and vendors may rather not sell.
Is Xinjiang safe?
Very safe. The locals are kind-hearted with no theft or robbery — many find it more reassuring than coastal cities or abroad.
Are toilets available during the tour?
Yes. Service areas, petrol stations and restaurants along the highway all have restrooms. In the wide-open landscape, 'going wild' is fine too — a long skirt or a big umbrella helps.
Ready to start your Xinjiang journey?
Every season has its own unique scenery — feel free to ask us about tour details and current bloom conditions.