The best months to travel to southern Xinjiang are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November).
In spring, southern Xinjiang enters the flowering season, with various flowers such as rapeseed flowers, apricot flowers, cherry blossoms, and magnolias blooming in competition, creating a colorful and breathtaking scene. Especially the apricot flowers at the Kuqa王府 (王府 needs specific translation based on context, here assumed as a royal palace or mansion), which attract a large number of tourists every spring.
. Visiting southern Xinjiang at this time allows you to stroll in the spring fields and enjoy flowers, feeling the vitality and energy of spring.
In autumn, the sky in southern Xinjiang is azure, the sunshine is bright, and the temperature is pleasant. Most fruits and vegetables have matured, making it a good time to taste local delicacies. In addition, the poplar forests in autumn are also very spectacular. The poplar forests, which have taken on the colors of autumn, such as the Wheelchair Poplar Forest and Zepu Poplar Forest, are paradises for photographers.
Although summer (June to August) is hot, it is also a season of beautiful scenery in southern Xinjiang. Places like the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains and the Large and Small Dragon Lakes are great destinations for escaping the summer heat.
. In winter (December to February), although southern Xinjiang is cold, the snowy scenery is very spectacular. You can appreciate the Xinjiang old folk houses covered with snow, which has a unique charm.
. However, compared to spring and autumn, the travel experience in summer and winter may be affected by weather and temperature.
In summary, if you wish to appreciate the most beautiful natural scenery of southern Xinjiang and experience the local cultural atmosphere, it is recommended to visit in spring or autumn.