The best time for travel routes in Xinjiang varies depending on attractions and experiences, but generally speaking, May to October is the main tourist season in Xinjiang. Below are recommended travel routes in Xinjiang based on different months:?
From May to June:?
Recommended route: Yili Loop. At this time, the grasslands in the Yili area are green and lush, with wildflowers blooming in competition. The ice and snow on Sayram Lake begin to melt, making it an excellent opportunity to admire natural scenery.?
Highlights: Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Karakun Grassland, etc.?
From June to August:?
Recommended route: Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop or Kanas-Yili Loop. This is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang with pleasant weather, suitable for visiting most attractions. The grasslands of northern Xinjiang are lush and filled with vast flower fields, such as the lavender in the Yili area that enters its peak bloom in mid-June.?
Highlights: Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Duku Highway (best from June to September)?
From September to October:?
Recommended route: Kanas Loop or Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop. Autumn in Xinjiang has pleasant weather and the air is filled with the fragrance of fruit, making it a harvest season. The autumn scenery of Kanas is widely regarded as the most beautiful in China, and the Populus euphratica forests in southern Xinjiang are also dyed in the colors of autumn.?
Highlights: The spectacular autumn scenery of Kanas, and Populus euphratica forests in southern Xinjiang (such as Luntai Populus euphratica Forest and Zepu Populus euphratica Forest)?
Other months:?
From November to March of the following year: Although most areas are relatively cold, places like Kanas and Hemu in northern Xinjiang offer beautiful snowscapes and glaciers, making it a great time for skiing and experiencing ice and snow activities.?
From March to April: The apricot blossoms in Pamir, southern Xinjiang, and Yili begin to bloom, making it the best period to view apricot blossoms.?
In summary, the best time for travel routes in Xinjiang varies depending on the attractions and seasons. Tourists can choose suitable routes and travel times based on their interests and schedules.?