The best months to visit Xinjiang vary depending on the season and landscape, but generally speaking, from May to October is a more recommended travel period.?
Xinjiang is divided into Southern Xinjiang and Northern Xinjiang by the Tianshan Mountains, and the best travel times for the two regions are slightly different:?
Southern Xinjiang: Mainly experience cultural customs such as ancient cities, deserts, Gobi, and poplar forests. Such scenery is basically not affected by the season, so you can visit Southern Xinjiang at any time of the year. But if I have to recommend the best time, it would be mid-to-late October each year, when the poplar forests in Southern Xinjiang turn golden, resembling a golden fairy tale world, making it an excellent period for appreciating autumn colors.?
Northern Xinjiang: Mainly appreciate natural landscapes such as mountains, valleys, forests, grasslands, and lakes. The best travel time for Northern Xinjiang depends on the scenery you want to see:?
From March to April: It is the most beautiful apricot blossom season in Yili, Xinjiang. At this time, the best viewing spots are the Tulgen Apricot Blossom Valley and the Kurdining Wild Fruit Forest in Yili.?
From May to August: It is the most suitable season for Northern Xinjiang. At this time, the flower fields and grasslands of Altay and Yili are beautiful. You can visit scenic spots such as Kanas, Hemu, Baihaba, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke Grassland, and Duku Highway all at once.?
Among them, June is one of the most beautiful seasons in Xinjiang. At this time, Northern Xinjiang is like a dream, and the Duku Highway is also open, making it an excellent choice for traveling off-peak.?
From mid-to-late September to early October: It is the most beautiful autumn scenery season along Altay. At this time, Kanas is colorful, and Hemu Village resembles a hidden paradise, making it a photographer’s paradise.?
In addition, if you want to avoid the peak travel season and enjoy a peaceful travel experience with better value for money, traveling in April, the off-season, is also an excellent choice that combines comfort, cost-effectiveness, and uniqueness.?
From December to March of the following year, it is Xinjiang’s ice and snow season, when you can experience the beauty of thousands of miles of frozen land and snowflakes drifting far and wide, engaging in ice and snow activities such as skiing.?
In summary, the best months to visit Xinjiang vary depending on personal preferences and landscapes, but from May to October is a more recommended travel period. You can choose the specific travel month based on the scenery you want to see and the activities you want to experience.?