Southern Xinjiang Travel Route Guide, Which Month is the Best Season to Visit Southern Xinjiang’s Tourist Attractions?
Best Time to Visit Kashgar
Kashgar has a relatively dry climate with long summers and short winters. The coldest month is January with an average temperature of -6°C, while the hottest month is July with an average temperature of 27°C. The best time to visit here is September. At this time, not only does it have good weather every day, but it is also the season when fruits and melons ripen. You can visit Kashgar while tasting fresh and sweet fruits and melons. It is truly refreshing!
Best Seasons for Kashgar Tourist Attractions:
Pamir Plateau
Best Seasons for Kashgar Tourist Attractions:
Pamir Plateau
Best Season: From May to September is the best time to visit the Pamir Plateau. The summer air is fresh and cool, making it suitable for escaping the heat. The climate here is changeable, so it is not wise to visit during other seasons.
Best Season for Kashgar Old Town: All seasons are suitable.
Best Season for Gaotai Residential Area: All seasons are suitable.
Best Season for Kashgar Grand Bazaar: All seasons are suitable.
Best Season for Karakul Lake: Suitable from August to September. With a clear autumn sky, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the snowy mountains.
Precautions:
Kashgar is located in the inland area with a large temperature difference between day and night. Perhaps you only need to wear short sleeves under the sun during the day, but the temperature will drop below 0℃ at night. Many tourists set out early in the morning, so a windbreaker that blocks the wind and is breathable is necessary, and you should also bring a fleece jacket.
Suggested Clothing: Windbreaker, windproof pants, quick-dry pants, fleece jacket, fleece pants, long-sleeved T-shirt, mid-rise hiking shoes, cotton socks (one pair per day), underwear, headscarves (two pieces), slippers, gloves.
Seasons in Aksu Region: From September to October. Aksu Region has a warm temperate continental climate and is one of the regions with the highest solar radiation in the country. It is rich in solar and thermal resources and has a large temperature difference between day and night. The annual average temperature ranges from 9.9 to 11.5℃, and the annual precipitation ranges from 42.4 to 94.4 mm. It has a climate characterized by dry and cold winters and dry and hot summers. During the scorching summer, even if you apply sunscreen, the intense sunshine and ultraviolet radiation will give you a tanned complexion when traveling in Aksu. And during winter travel, Aksu’s snowy scenery will amaze you, but the dry and cold weather is not bearable for everyone. The spring in Aksu is the transitional season between winter and summer, and the dry and cold weather will continue until early summer.
Seasons for Tourist Attractions in Aksu Region
Best Season for Kuqa Grand Canyon: September and October are the best times to visit Kuqa. Kuqa County is located in the warm temperate zone with abundant heat and a dry climate with little precipitation. It is hot in summer and dry and cold in winter, with large annual and daily temperature differences, belonging to a warm temperate continental arid climate. Due to the complex landforms within its borders, there are obvious regional climate differences.
Best Season for Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves: All seasons are suitable.
Best Season for Kuqa Grand Mosque: All seasons are suitable.
Best Travel Time in Hotan: September to October is the best time to visit Hotan for sightseeing. Hotan is located in the Taklamakan Desert area and has a warm temperate continental desert climate with drought and little rainfall throughout the year, as well as frequent winds and sandstorms. Hotan is one of the areas in Xinjiang severely affected by wind and sand. Along the highways entering and exiting Hotan, you can see various sand barriers. Hotan has four distinct seasons with a long and windy spring, a hot and dry summer, a large temperature difference in autumn, and a snowless but not cold winter. When traveling to Hotan, sunglasses, sunscreen, and sun hats are essential items, which can protect you from both wind and sand and the scorching sun.
The golden season for tourism in southern Xinjiang is from September to October every year when the fruits are ripe: At this time, southern Xinjiang is enchanting with clear autumn skies and the fragrance of fruits. However, there is a large temperature difference between day and night, so be sure to pack enough clothing. In addition, every March and April is the season when peach blossoms and apricot blossoms bloom in Hotan. If you plan to visit at this time, be prepared for cold weather and sandstorms.
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