Beyond Provence: 6 Lavender Tourism Global Destinations
Can't make it to Provence, France, to see the lavender this summer? Don't worry! There are 6 other stunning lavender tourist destinations around the world waiting for you, each offering unique experiences and breathtaking scenery.
1. Sequim, Washington, USA - July
- Location: Known as America's Provence, Sequim is lavender heaven.
- Getting There: A ferry ride from Seattle followed by a short drive.
2. Furano, Hokkaido, Japan - July
- Location: The rolling hills of Furano are where the magic happens.
- Getting There: Fly into New Chitose Airport and take the scenic train ride to Furano.
3. Cotswolds, England - June to August
- Location: The Cotswolds' hills turn purple with lavender fields.
- Getting There: A couple of hours' drive from London.
4. Snowshill, England - June to August
- Location: Another UK gem, with Snowshill Lavender Farm taking the lead.
- Getting There: Less than 2 hours from London by car.
5. Tasmania, Australia - December to January
- Location: Bridestowe Lavender Estate, the largest lavender farm in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Getting There: A short drive from Launceston.
6) Ili, Xinjiang, China – June to July
- Location: Huocheng, International Tourism Valley. Yili in Xinjiang, along with Provence in France and Hokkaido in Japan, is renowned as one of the world's three major lavender-producing areas, surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery.
- Transportation: Fly to Urumqi and take a train to Huocheng.
Bookmark this post and plan your summer lavender trip. See you in the lavender fields!