The best time to visit Yili Ghost Town in Xinjiang is during spring and autumn, from March to May and from September to November.
In spring (March to May), the spring breeze in Yili Ghost Town, Xinjiang, is gentle, everything comes back to life, the mountains are covered with flowers, and the grassland is full of vitality, which is very suitable for sightseeing and photography.
In autumn (September to November), the sky is high and the clouds are light, and the weather is cool and crisp. It is a season of harvest and coolness. Visiting at this time can avoid the scorching heat and enjoy a more comfortable visiting experience. Meanwhile, the sunset glow also adds a unique charm to the Yardang landform of魔鬼城 (Ghost Town).
In summer (June to August), although the Yili Grassland is full of blooming flowers, the temperature is relatively high, so sunscreen and heatstroke prevention are needed; in winter (December to February of the next year), the landscape is covered with snow, and although the wind force is relatively small, there is much fog and the temperature is low, so the visiting experience may not be as good as in spring and autumn.
In addition, some people also believe that going to魔鬼城 (Ghost Town) early in the morning can avoid the hot noon, enjoy the cool early morning and magnificent sunset scenery, which is the best time for taking photos.
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