In 1964, three varieties of French provence lavender were introduced into the Ili Valley. After more than 4 years of changes and the passage of time, the lavender has taken root and settled in the Great Wall. At present, the planting area of lavender in Yili has reached more than 2, mu, accounting for more than 95% of the national output. Together with Provence in France, Hokkaido in Japan and Caucasus in Russia, it has become the four major lavender producing areas in the world.

Every June, lavender blooms, and the purple-blue sea of flowers rises and falls with the wind, just like an extended dream on the earth. Fiona Fang, for miles, is shrouded in the fragrance of lavender. Its taste is faint and faint, but it is very penetrating, as if it can penetrate into blood and soul.

Lavender originated in Mediterranean coast, Europe and Oceania islands, such as Provence, a small town in southern France, and was widely planted in Britain and Yugoslavia. The northern foot of Tianshan Mountain in Xinjiang is located in the same latitude as Provence in France, and the climate and soil conditions are similar. It is a lavender planting base and the hometown of lavender in China. Lavender in Xinjiang has been listed as one of the eight famous varieties in the world. Likes to be dry. The flowers are spike-shaped, with slender stems. The flowers are covered with star-shaped fine hairs, with small purple-blue flowers on the tips, and the narrow leaves are grayish green. When they grow up, they can reach 9cm high, and usually bloom in June. Whenever the wind blows, a whole lavender field rises and falls like deep purple waves, which is very beautiful. Viewing places: Lavender is mainly distributed in the 65th, 7th, 71st, 73rd, 67th, 68th regiments of the Fourth Agricultural Division in Yili Valley, Xinjiang, and Sangong Township, Huocheng County. Among them, 65 Tuanchang and Mimiya Township are named "Hometown of Lavender in China" by the state, and tens of thousands of acres of lavender fields merge into a purple ocean. Viewing time: the first half of June. Lavender has a short flowering period. In recent years, most large lavender fields have been harvested before June 2th.

If you only have 4-6 days in Xinjiang, you can refer to the following routes: Urumqi-Sailimu Lake-Guozigou-Horgos Port-Lavender Base-Xinyuan-Nalati-Bayinbuluke-Urumqi Description: 1. The scenic spots on this route are all distributed on the way back and forth to see lavender, so it won't waste too much time. 2. Lavender is mainly distributed on the road from Horgos Port to Yining, and it is not very concentrated. 3. Sailimu Lake needs to be docked, but it is best to live in Guozigou not far away. In contrast, the accommodation conditions of the latter are superior to the former, and it is more convenient to shoot the sunrise in Guozigou in the morning. 4. Nalati needs to stop and stay in the former xinyuan county, which is not far apart, but xinyuan county, as a non-scenic spot, is definitely much cheaper to eat and live than Nalati, which will save a lot of money.

Traffic conditions:

If conditions permit, after arriving in Urumqi, you'd better charter a car to travel in all directions or join a local tour group.

1. Make sure your travel route and time, and make sure the driver of the chartered car. Suggestion: Traveling in Xinjiang can be a van or a jeep. You can book more cars through the Internet, and check the condition of the cars after you arrive in Xinjiang. If it is different from the agreement, for example, the tires are badly worn, the spare tire is not available, the handle in the car falls off as soon as it is pulled, and the window glass cannot operate normally, you should change to a driver. Don't be embarrassed. Tourist buses in Xinjiang are generally about ten years old, but it is ok as long as they are properly maintained. As long as the drivers are realistic, they will be cheated, not just the car. 2. Choose a good way to charter a car. There are two ways to charter a car, one is all-inclusive, that is, except for the driver's food and accommodation, the rest are paid for by the charter, and the other is net-inclusive, that is, the fuel, toll and driver's food and accommodation are borne by the charter. Suggestion: Take the net package method, so as to prevent drivers from going where you want to go in order to save fuel, but to prevent drivers from leading the way in disorder, so do your homework and be familiar with the road conditions and the distribution of scenic spots. 3. Be sure to book a contract before you leave. Whether it is formal or handwritten, you should sign a contract, write down the time and route in detail, and pay attention to your own interests, especially don't forget the remarks. Suggestion: Make it clear in the remarks that the charterer has the right to adjust the itinerary due to changes in weather and traffic conditions. With the contract, you have a basis, and you can also complain when there is a dispute. 4. Other precautions. Be sure to follow your own wishes in the itinerary, don't be soft-hearted and listen to the driver, otherwise you may become a follower of the driver visiting relatives and friends; If the driver proposes to take the co-pilot (food and accommodation are his own), he should carefully consider it. If he agrees, he should specify the expenses to be borne in the contract. It is suggested that the accommodation of the co-pilot must be settled according to the bed, otherwise it will be borne by the chartered passenger in the end.

If conditions do not permit, you can also take a long-distance night sleeper from Urumqi to Yining in Nianzigou, Urumqi.

Accommodation:

Yining Post and Telecommunications Hotel

Description: It is a two-star foreign-related hotel located in the bustling section of downtown Yining, an important town on the ancient Silk Road. The hotel has 248 guest rooms with 42 beds, including 96 standard rooms, 12 suites and 6 large and small meeting rooms. The rooms are luxuriously decorated and well equipped, with 24-hour hot water supply. Each room is equipped with direct dial telephone and satellite TV. ? Address: No.162 Jiefang West Road, Yining? Contact: 999-8223844? 8223466 price: standard room? 12 yuan/room (peak season? 16 yuan/Room)

Name: Tangbula Hotel Description: It is the only pass between Dongwu County of Yili Prefecture and Yining City, with a main building with six floors, 6 rooms and 16 beds. There are deluxe double suites, standard rooms, triple rooms and quadruple rooms. ? Rooms are equipped with color closed-circuit television, telephone and toilet. Guests can also enjoy three meals for free according to different room rates. There is a parking lot in the hotel. Address: No.116, Lane 7, Shengli Street, Yining City (next door to cotton and linen company) Tel: 999-862374 Price: standard room? 8 yuan/room (12 yuan/room in peak season)

Introduction of lavender

Alias:? Lavender? Latin scientific name:? (Lavender)? Lavandula? Officinalis? Division name:? Labiatae labiatae? Plant species:? Shrub? Extraction site:? Flowers? Extraction method:? Distillation? Traits:? Yellow or yellow-green, very fresh fragrance, will bring some bitterness? Volatility: Medium to fast? Attribute:? Neutral? Dominate the planet: Mercury? Main place of origin:? Lavender produced in Provence, France, Norfolk, England, Tasmania, and 3-meter-high mountains in Europe has the best quality. Taste? Flower fragrance, light and clear, slightly woody. Outside? View? Many varieties of this lovely plant are wild in the Mediterranean region. ? L.Officinalis is said to have the strongest smell. Its small purple-blue flower stalks are covered with fine star-shaped hairs, and its narrow leaves are grayish green. Lavender is widely planted in Britain, France and Yugoslavia. Chemical structure? The application history and related myths of alcohols-borneol, geraniol, lavender alcohol, coriander oil alcohol ester-geraniol, lavender ester, coriander ester oxide-cineole sesquiterpene-clove oil smoke terpene smoke-limonene and terpenoid? One of the most widely used essential oils in aromatherapy, and it has been used in medical treatment since the age of no examination. For centuries, people have put lavender sachets in cabinets to repel insects. In fact, it is the most famous for its insecticidal properties. The Romans praised its antibacterial ability and used it to bathe and clean wounds. Lavare, the Latin root of lavender, means "wash". It was once thought that it could treat mild epilepsy. Lavender perfume was very popular in the era of Elizabeth and Stuart, and it was also the favorite perfume of the queen of Charles I. For a long time, lavender in Britain was mainly grown in Mitchum, Surrey, but now it has been planted in Norfolk. Its perfect effect on the skin was unexpectedly discovered by the French chemist Gattefosse at the beginning of this century, which added unusual special flavor to some Moroccan dishes and French dishes. Work? Effective? It has analgesic, anti-convulsive, anti-depression, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, antibacterial, anti-spasmodic, anti-viral, bactericidal, flatulence-relieving, cholagogic, scar-promoting, excitement-promoting, and cell activity-promoting effects. Relieve congestion and swelling, deodorize, detoxify, induce diuresis, dredge menstruation, kill mold, lower blood pressure, benefit nerves, restore health, calm down, benefit spleen, promote sweating and treat trauma. Psychotherapeutic effect? Because it can calm the mood, it has a positive effect on the abnormal psychological state. It can purify and soothe the mind, reduce the feeling of anger and exhaustion, and make people face life calmly. Because it can balance the central nervous system, it is very helpful for panic and depression. Physical effect? It has a sedative effect on the heart, which can reduce hypertension, soothe palpitations and improve insomnia for a long time. Its analgesic properties can effectively improve muscle spasm, and it is also beneficial to sprain, muscle overuse and rheumatalgia, and can improve the curative effect when mixed with Marjoram. Helps the respiratory system, and can treat bronchitis, asthma, mucosal inflammation, cold, laryngitis and throat infection. Reduce tuberculosis and prevent infection. It is also very helpful for menstrual problems, such as too little flow, dysmenorrhea and leucorrhea. It can relieve pain and accelerate delivery when giving birth, and it can eliminate postpartum discomfort by massaging the lower back. It is said that it can clear spleen and liver (spleen is the source of temper). It can also promote the secretion of the stomach, so it can be used in nausea, vomiting, colic and flatulence to stimulate bile secretion to help digest fat. It is a famous insecticide, which can drive away moths and insects. It is said that it can also disinfect dog bites and purify the air. Skin effect? It can promote cell regeneration and balance sebum secretion, so it is valuable for all skin conditions. The efficacy of treating burns and sunburn is well known. It can also improve facial blisters, eczema and psoriasis, treat abscesses, sores and paralysis, and inhibit the growth of mold to minimize swelling, scars and gangrene. It is a good hair conditioner, which is helpful for baldness. Essential oil suitable for blending with it? Bergamot, chamomile, sage, geranium, jasmine, lemon, orange, nutmeg, orange, patchouli, pine, thyme and rosemary. Precautions? Some people with low blood pressure will be sluggish after using lavender essential oil. It is also a menstrual medicine, so avoid using it in the early pregnancy.

Lavender in China

The planting area of lavender in Xinjiang is at its peak in midsummer, and purple and English flowers are everywhere in Yili Valley, Xinjiang, with pleasant fragrance. Visitors here at this time can not only enjoy the grassland scenery, but also see the rare lavender harvest in China. ? Ili Valley has the reputation of "the hometown of lavender in China", and now it is the time of lavender harvest. Walking into the flower field, the flowers are rich. ? In 25, the planting area of lavender in Yili Valley continued to expand, reaching 21, mu, accounting for more than 9% of the country. The essential oil extracted from lavender flowers is mainly used in the production of cosmetics and washing products in China. In recent years, with the warming of tourism in the Ili Valley, various tourism products based on lavender have been developed, such as lavender flowers, refined oil and dried flowers. ? Lavender originated in France, and it is one of the top ten spices in the world. China introduced and planted it in the Ili River Valley in the 196s. The unique geographical conditions and rich experience in production and processing made the 65th Tuanchang a national natural spice planting base. Besides the largest planting area of lavender in China, the peppermint, seaweed, perilla frutescens and spearmint produced by the 65th Tuanchang also occupied a large share in the national spice market, which can be called a veritable hometown of spices. At present, lavender essential oil is in great demand in cosmetics and medicine markets at home and abroad, and the value of lavender essential oil will be maximized if it reaches customers in the shortest time. 65 regimental farm and Xinjiang Civil Aviation reached an agreement through negotiation: Xinjiang Civil Aviation will provide air transportation service for lavender essential oil produced by 65 regimental farm for a long time on the premise that safety measures are in place. Since then, the "travel" of lavender essential oil has a convenient air corridor. Provence, France, and Furano, Hokkaido, Japan, are beautiful because they are rich in lavender, which is always the first choice for shooting romantic movies. Lavender is also a symbol of romantic love in many areas. Lavender is native to the Mediterranean region in southern Europe, at the southern foot of the Alps, and is mainly cultivated in France, Italy, Britain, Bulgaria and other countries. In 1964, the state took the lead in arranging trial planting in the 65th Regiment of the Fourth Agricultural Division of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. After several years of planting, it has begun to take shape. At present, there are only large-scale cultivated lavender in Yili area of Xinjiang and the Fourth Agricultural Division of the Corps, and more than 8% of its essential oil has been sold abroad. The Fourth Agricultural Division of the Corps is located in the west of Tianshan Mountain, in the Ili Valley, surrounded by mountains on three sides, at the same latitude as Provence, France, a world-famous lavender producing area, with similar semi-arid climate and soil conditions, which is very suitable for lavender growth. In December, 23, the 65th Regiment of the Fourth Agricultural Division was named "Lavender Town of China" by the Ministry of Agriculture. Planting? Lavender has been secretly fragrant for 4 years. Because of lavender, people in the world know Provence in France and Furano in Japan, but many people don't know that lavender has been secretly fragrant for more than 4 years in the Ili Valley of China. Zhou Jizhong, director of the 65th Group Agricultural Technology Service Center, recalled: "In 1964, there was no natural lavender perfume in China, so we had to rely on imports. In order to change this situation, the Ministry of Light Industry organized researchers to go to Europe to introduce seeds for trial planting in the whole country, and the 65th regiment was selected as the trial planting area in Xinjiang. At that time, only a packet of lavender seeds sent from Shanghai started trial planting without any experience. " Because of the long winter, people froze to death in the second year of planting in the first year, so people, like planting grapes, take the method of burying the soil and sum up their experience while planting. After several years of experiments, in 197, this flower spirit from the Mediterranean finally settled in the Ili Valley. In 1985, the former Ministry of Light Industry officially determined the Ili Valley area as a suitable area for lavender growth. There is another reason why the planting technology of Xinjiang lavender is still kept secret. In the 196s, lavender was not planted in China, and the 65th Regiment was designated as a trial planting area in Xinjiang by the state. It was a great event, and it was taken seriously from top to bottom, and it was always treated as a secret. This tradition has not been eliminated until now. According to Zhou Jizhong, lavender was introduced to China in the 196s, and it was also planted in Xi 'an, Beijing and other places. As a result, only 65 farms were successful in planting, and it gradually formed a certain scale in the 197s and 198s. At that time, its economic and social benefits were considerable. At that time, in order to keep this benefit and achievement for a long time, the group farm implemented a strict confidentiality system for its production technology and business process. If anyone violated it, he would be given financial punishment or dismissed from the staff. First discovery of wild in China