Bayingolin Climate

The five counties (cities) in south, namely Korla, Yuli, Luntai, Qiemo and Ruoqiang, belong to the warm temperate arid areas in eastern Tarim Basin. The advantages of the agricultural climate there are is abundant sunshine and heat. Winters and summers experience large temperature difference between day and night, with dry air and 175 to 200 days of free frost.

The 4 counties in north, namely Yanqi, Hejing, Heshuo, Bohu and the two rivers -- Wulasitai River and Qingshui River, belong to the middle temperate zone of the basin. These areas enjoy ample sunshine and moderate temperature.

The Best Time to Go

Because of the large temperature differences between day and night in winters and summers, the best time to visit Bayingolin is spring (March -- May) and autumn (October -- November) when you could enjoy the beauty of the nature with abundant grass growing and everything recovering from the winter as well the golden color of harvest.