The best time to visit Xinjiang can be divided into the following periods according to the seasons and attraction characteristics:?
1. Spring (May to June)?
Characteristics: Late spring to early summer, with moderate temperatures and everything coming to life, making it a good time to view spring flowers and grasslands.?
Recommended attractions: Lavender fields in Yili and wildflowers blooming at the foot of Mount Tianshan.?
, as well as the Pamir Plateau, the desert in Korla, and the thousand-year-old Hu Yang trees, etc.?
2. Summer (July to August)?
Characteristics: Higher temperatures, but abundant fruits such as Hami melons and grapes, as well as a vibrant nightlife and numerous ethnic festivals.?
Recommended attractions: The whole of Xinjiang is suitable for tourism, especially the Yili Grassland Flower Sea, Huocheng Lavender, Kalajun Grassland, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, etc.?
Precautions: The grass is already yellow and withered in August, so it is not suitable to visit the Yili Grassland.?
3. Autumn (September to October)?
Characteristics: Sunny weather, moderate temperatures, still sweet fruits, and colorful autumn scenery make it a paradise for photographers.?
Recommended attractions: Kanas, Hemu Village, and other places in Northern Xinjiang, where the golden birch forests, emerald lakes, and distant snow-capped mountains form a beautiful landscape.?
. The Hu Yang forests in Luntai and Zepu in Southern Xinjiang are also highlights in autumn.?
4. Winter (November to March of the next year)?
Characteristics: Suitable for viewing snowscapes and glaciers, and experiencing different flavors of Xinjiang.?
Recommended attractions: Kanas and Hemu snowscapes in Northern Xinjiang, the Muztagh Ata Glacier and the Old Town of Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang, etc.?
Summary: The best time to visit Xinjiang varies by season and attraction, but generally, from May to October is the main tourist season in Xinjiang, with June to July and September to October being the peak times. Tourists can choose the appropriate period to visit based on their interests and schedule. At the same time, they should avoid the peak tourist seasons to have a better travel experience.?