Angelig Clary Sage Fields
安格里格香紫苏花海
Ten thousand mu of clary sage fields in Angelig Town, Wenquan County; in midsummer the purple flowers set off the snow-capped mountains, making it an off-the-beaten-path photo spot.
Wenquan County is one of the main growing areas of clary sage. Around Angelig Town, the fields bloom from mid-June to early August, with purple flower beds set against the Alatau and Biezhen Tao Mountains behind them. The scenery rivals the lavender fields of Ili, with far fewer visitors. The county often holds a clary sage cultural tourism festival in July. Most fields are planted by local farmers, so take photos from the field paths and do not trample or pick the flowers. Field locations rotate from year to year, so ask locals where to go. The map coordinates point to the town center.
Opening hours
Open all day during flowering season
Nearby sights
- Ertoksail Valley & Tianquan Hot Spring
- Xinjiang Salamander Culture & Science Park
- Shengquan (Bogedaer) Hot Spring, Wenquan
- Arixiate Hot Spring & Stone Figures
- Hartureg National Forest Park
- Adunqiaolu Bronze Age Site
- Bortala River Scenic Area
- Guaishiyu Rock Park