The best destinations for traveling to Xinjiang vary by month. Here are the recommended tourist locations for each month:?
January-February: Winter in Xinjiang is less crowded but beautiful. It is recommended to visit Hemu Snow Village, Kanas Snow Village, as well as Kashgar Old Town and Muztagh Glacier in Southern Xinjiang. You can also go to Baihaba Village, Wulungu Lake, and Yili Swan Pond to experience the tranquility and beauty of winter.?
March: Spring begins, and you can enjoy the desert scenery such as deserts and Flaming Mountain. This is also a good time for apricot blossom viewing. Apricot blossoms are in full bloom in places like the Pamir Plateau, Yili Tulgen Apricot Blossom, and Daxigou Apricot Blossom, creating a breathtaking scene.?
April: It is still the season for flower viewing. The golden lotus along both banks of Sayram Lake, the Tianshan red flowers of Karajun Grassland, as well as Pamir Apricot Blossom Village, Kumtag Desert, Guozigou Bridge, and other places are all great destinations for flower appreciation. At the same time, you can also explore the desert and feel the magnificence of nature.?
May: Southern Xinjiang gradually enters summer, while Northern Xinjiang begins to enter spring. You can deeply experience the unique ethnic customs of Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang, the magnificent Pamir Plateau, and enjoy the scenery at the foot of Kunlun Mountains in Hotan. In addition, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, Nalati Grassland, Qiaxi Grassland, and other places are also worth visiting.?
June: One of the best seasons for tourism in Xinjiang, suitable for both Northern and Southern Xinjiang. At this time, Yili Grassland Flower Sea, Huocheng Lavender, Karajun Grassland, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and other places all exhibit charming scenery. The Duku Highway is also open and is a good choice for self-driving tours.?
July: Experience the magical changes of four seasons within a single mountain. Nalati Grassland, Qiongkushitai, Tangbula Grassland, Xiata Grassland, as well as the Duku Highway, Gongnais, Yizhao Highway, and other places are all great tourist destinations.?
August: Ten thousand acres of rapeseed fields are in bloom, and the rapeseed flower sea in Zhaosu is a romantic choice for summer. At the same time, Nalati Grassland, Qiongkushitai, Tangbula Grassland, and Tianchi Lake in Tianshan are also worth visiting.?
September: Autumn in Xinjiang, the autumn scenery of Kanas is unparalleled in China. In addition, Hemu Village, Koktokay, Baihaba Village, Baisha Lake, Ulho Populus euphratica Forest, Colorful Beach, and other places are also great destinations for enjoying autumn.?
October: The birch forests of Kanas in Northern Xinjiang and the largest area of Populus euphratica forests in Southern Xinjiang are at their most beautiful. At this time, you can also visit places like Tianchi Lake in Tianshan, Colorful Beach, Kashgar Old Town, and others.?
November-December: The ski season, suitable for enjoying the winter scenery in Northern Xinjiang. Places like Altay are paradises for ski enthusiasts.?
In summary, Xinjiang boasts beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons, with each month offering its unique tourist charm.?