The best time to visit southern Xinjiang is from March to November. Here is a detailed analysis:
The climate in southern Xinjiang is relatively mild, and the tourist season is long, making it a good time to explore southern Xinjiang from March to October.
From March to May is the flower season in southern Xinjiang, with various flowers such as rapeseed flowers, apricot blossoms, cherry blossoms, and magnolias blooming in a riot of colors, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
In particular, the apricot blossoms at the Kuqa王府 attract a large number of tourists every spring.
From June to September, southern Xinjiang enters summer. Although the weather is relatively hot, it is still a good season for tourism. At this time, everything is lush and green, and places like the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountain and the Dalongchi and Xiaolongchi Lakes are great destinations for escaping the summer heat.
At the same time, it is also the season when fruits ripen, allowing you to taste various fresh fruits.
From October to November, southern Xinjiang enters autumn with a blue sky, sunny weather, and pleasant temperatures. At this time, most fruits and vegetables have matured, making it a good opportunity to taste local delicacies. Moreover, the leaves of the poplar forest turn golden, creating a spectacular scene of poplar trees that stretch as far as the eye can see, making it the golden season for tourism.
In addition, although December to February of the following year is the off-season for tourism in southern Xinjiang, the snow scenery at this time is also very spectacular. You can admire the old Xinjiang houses covered with snow, which has a unique charm.
However, due to the cold weather, there are relatively fewer tourists, and the travel experience may not be as good as in other seasons.
In summary, southern Xinjiang has different scenery and characteristics throughout the four seasons, but the best time to visit is concentrated between March and November.