The travel time in Xinjiang is mainly concentrated from May to October. Specifically:?
May to June: Late spring and early summer, with moderate temperatures, is a good time to appreciate spring flowers and grasslands. Lavender in Yili and wildflowers at the foot of Tianshan Mountain are in full bloom, creating pleasant scenery. At this time, the ice and snow on Sayram Lake begin to melt, and the lake water reflects the snow-capped mountains, making it an excellent opportunity to enjoy natural scenery. In addition, the number of tourists in spring in Xinjiang is relatively small, allowing you to avoid the crowds during peak times.?
July to August: The temperature rises in various parts of Xinjiang, and the fruits ripen, making it a good time to taste delicious food. At the same time, it is also the peak season for visiting scenic spots in northern Xinjiang such as Kanas and Hemu, with breathtaking scenery, but there are relatively more tourists. At this time, you can still see flowers covering the mountains and lush grasslands, making it a good place to escape the summer heat.?
September to October: Autumn is the golden season for tourism in Xinjiang. At this time, the weather in Xinjiang is sunny, the temperature is moderate, the fruits are still sweet, and the autumn colors are colorful, making it a paradise for photographers. In northern Xinjiang, places like Kanas and Hemu Village, with golden birch forests, green lakes, and distant snow-capped mountains, constitute beautiful pictures. In addition, the number of tourists in autumn decreases relatively, providing a better travel experience.?
In addition, although the peach and apricot blossoms bloom in southern Xinjiang from March to April, and the grasslands start to recover, wild apricot blossoms can be seen in places like Turpan and Shanshan; from December to February of the next year, the temperature drops to minus 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, and many places close their mountains and roads, and scenic spots are closed. However, this is the off-season for tourism, with low prices, discounted tickets for some scenic spots, and some can even be viewed free of charge. Moreover, the Kanas snow scenery in winter is very beautiful. Therefore, these two time periods can also be selected according to personal preferences.?
In general, Xinjiang has scenery in all four seasons, but the best travel time is concentrated from May to October.?