The best time to travel to Xinjiang varies by season and attraction, and specific itinerary arrangements also need to be adjusted according to time.?
The best times for tourism in Xinjiang can be subdivided into the following stages:?
From March to April: At this time, the apricot blossoms on the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang are in full bloom, making it the best season to view apricot blossoms. One can fly directly to Kashgar to explore the apricot blossom beauty of the Pamir Plateau, while also visiting attractions such as Baisha Lake, Mount Muztagh Ata, and Karakul Lake.?
In May: Both Northern and Southern Xinjiang are suitable for travel, with Ili and Kanas in Northern Xinjiang being excellent choices. At this time, the grasslands of Ili begin to turn green, wildflowers bloom, and the landscapes of Kanas also exhibit charming scenery.?
From June to August: This is the most beautiful season in Xinjiang, with the Duku Highway open, making both Northern and Southern Xinjiang worth visiting. One can first arrive in Urumqi and then embark on a trip along the Ili Loop or the Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop, enjoying scenic spots such as the Nalati Grasslands, Karakjun Grasslands, and Kanas.?
From September to October: At this time, the autumn scenery of Kanas in Northern Xinjiang is picturesque, and the Populus euphratica forests in Southern Xinjiang also enter the best viewing period. One can choose an itinerary focusing on the autumn scenery of Kanas and Hemo, or the Populus euphratica forests in Southern Xinjiang, to experience the magnificent beauty of autumn.?
From November to February of the next year: Northern Xinjiang enters the ice and snow season, where one can go skiing and enjoy snowscapes. Southern Xinjiang, on the other hand, still has cultural landscapes such as Kashgar Old Town and the Pamir Plateau worth visiting.?
In terms of itinerary arrangement, one can choose suitable routes and attractions based on personal time and interests. For example, if traveling in summer, one can opt for the Ili Loop or the Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop; if in autumn, one can focus on the autumn scenery of Kanas and Hemo in Northern Xinjiang or the Populus euphratica forests in Southern Xinjiang; in winter, one can experience the fun of ice and snow in Northern Xinjiang. In short, Xinjiang boasts beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons, and the best time and itinerary arrangements need to be flexibly adjusted according to one’s actual situation.?