I've decided to go to Xinjiang in May, don't wait until June when it's crowded

Many friends are hesitating whether to go to Xinjiang in May or June, mainly concerning the Ili region. If you have time in May, set off earlier. The peak tourist season in Xinjiang during the summer holidays of June and July will see more people as students are also on vacation. So, if you want fewer people, come to Xinjiang in May. 👉Many people worry that the grasslands won't be green in May. The answer is that different areas turn green at different times, and not all places are suitable for visiting. Choose different grasslands for different times. 🔸Late April is suitable for visiting Qiaxi Forest Park and Kuerdening. 🔸Early May is suitable for visiting Kalajun, Nalati, and Qiongkushitai. 🔸Late May is suitable for visiting Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery. 🔸From June to August, all grasslands are good to go. 👉For those who like hiking, rush to these grasslands: Kalajun, Kuerdening, Qiongkushitai, Shata Park. 👉For those who like less crowded places, go here: Qiaxi Forest Park, Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery, Shata Park, Qiongkushitai. The slight regret of going to Ili in May is that the Duku Highway is not yet open. The Duku Highway generally opens in mid-June each year and traffic control is implemented by October. So, for a trip to Ili in May, it is recommended to follow this route: 🍃DAY1 Urumqi 🍃DAY2 Urumqi - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Bole/Jinghe 🍃DAY3 Bole/Jinghe - Sailimu Lake round trip - Guozigou Bridge - Yining 🍃DAY4 Yining - Qiaxi Forest Park/Kuerdening self-drive - Nalati Town 🍃DAY5 Nalati Town - Nalati 'Sky Grassland' - Aikendaban - Tokesun 🍃DAY6 Tokesun - Turpan 'Flaming Mountain' - Kumtag Desert - Urumqi 🍃DAY7 Urumqi 👗Weather and Clothing Most of Xinjiang is sunny, with temperatures around 20 degrees during the day and around 10 degrees at night in May. Be sure to bring a windbreaker, a fleece jacket (there is a big temperature difference between day and night, and the temperature changes greatly in scenic areas, and it may rain or snow). You can also bring a hat➕scarf➕sunglasses. Choose flat, comfortable shoes that are easy to walk in.