The best time to visit Xinjiang is from May to October each year, especially from September to October. Here is a detailed analysis:?
Summer (July to August): Although the temperatures are higher, it is also the season with the most abundant fruits of the year, such as Hami melons and grapes. At this time, you can experience the?
Autumn (September to October): It is the golden season for tourism in Xinjiang. The weather is sunny, the temperature is pleasant, the fruits are still sweet, and the autumn colors are splendid, making it a paradise for photographers. Places like Kanas and Hemu Village in northern Xinjiang, with golden birch forests, green lakes, and distant snow-capped mountains, constitute a beautiful picture scroll.?
In addition, from March to April, the peach blossoms and apricot blossoms in southern Xinjiang bloom, and the grasslands also begin to recover. Wild apricot blossoms can be seen in places like Turpan and Shanshan. Although winter (from November to February of the next year) has temperatures as low as minus twenty to thirty degrees Celsius, with many mountains and roads closed and scenic spots shut down, it is the off-peak season for tourism, with low prices and discounted tickets for some scenic spots. The snowy scenery of Kanas is also very beautiful.?
In general, Xinjiang has scenic views in all four seasons, but the best travel time is concentrated from May to October. Tourists can choose a suitable season to visit according to their schedules and preferences.?