Xinjiang has unique tourist destinations every month, depending on the scenery and activities preferred by tourists. Here are the best recommended tourist destinations in Xinjiang by month:?
March: Experience the desert scenery by visiting deserts and Flaming Mountain, and feel the grandeur of nature.?
At this time, apricot blossoms in Xinjiang also begin to show their beauty. The Turpan Basin is the first to bloom and welcome spring, known as the ‘First Spring of Xinjiang’, together with apricot blossoms in Ili Valley and Pamir Plateau, forming a vibrant picture of spring.?
April is the season to see flowers, with apricot blossoms blooming successively in Tulgen Apricot Grove in Ili, wild apricot blossoms in Ili Valley, and apricot blossoms in Turpan, creating a breathtaking scene.?
In addition, the trollius on both sides of Sayram Lake and the Tianshan red flowers on Karajun Grassland also exude the vitality of spring.?
May: Southern Xinjiang welcomes spring with blooming flowers, and regions such as Kashgar, Korla, Kuqa, and Hotan offer rich ethnic customs and enchanting scenery.?
It is also a good time to visit northern Xinjiang, as the scent of spring has just begun to permeate.?
June: Lavender blooms in Huocheng, Ili, while Nalati is lush and green, bringing the scent of summer.?
This is the best tourist season in Ili, with flowers blooming on the grasslands and lush green everywhere.?
July: Experience the magical change of having four seasons in one mountain; Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, and Tangbula are all good choices.?
August: The ten thousand mu of rapeseed fields in Zhaosu are in full bloom, encapsulating the romance of summer.?
September: The autumn scenery in Kanas, Hemu, Baihaba, Baishahu, and Koktokay is exceptionally beautiful, providing a fantastic opportunity for photographers.?
October: In southern Xinjiang, the golden autumn of October sees the Populus euphratica forest dressed in its brightest attire, breathtakingly beautiful.?
It is also a good time to experience Zhang Yimou’s cinematic aesthetics, with the golden hue of the thousand-year-old Populus euphratica forest feeling like being in a movie scene.?
From November to February of the next year: Xinjiang enters winter, with main activities such as Kanas Ice and Snow Folk Customs Tour, Tianshan Tianchi Ice and Snow Folk Customs Tour, and Kashgar Folk Customs Tour.?
It is also a paradise for outdoor sports such as skiing, ice skating, and desert hiking at this time.?
In summary, Xinjiang has unique tourist charms every month, and tourists can choose the best tourist destinations according to their interests and time.?