The Xinjiang travel guide for early October mainly includes attraction recommendations, weather preparation, and itinerary planning.
Attraction recommendations:
Kanas: Rated as the most beautiful autumn scenery by Chinese National Geography, the mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes in early October intertwine into a golden yellow scroll, making it the preferred destination for enjoying autumn.
Hemu Village: Known as the ‘First Village of China’, the river, village, forest, and mountains are all dyed golden yellow, beautiful like a fairyland painting.
Populus euphratica Forest in Southern Xinjiang: From mid-October to early November, it will be fully golden, entering its most beautiful viewing period. Among them, the Populus euphratica forest in the Lop Nur Village integrates desert, the Tarim River, lakes, and folk customs, making it very enjoyable and entertaining.
Other recommended attractions include the Colorful Beach, Wuerhe Populus euphratica Forest, Wulungu Lake, Keketohai, etc. These attractions each have their own unique characteristics, such as the distinct scenery of the Colorful Beach, the golden glow of the Wuerhe Populus euphratica Forest, and the magnificent nature of Wulonggu Lake.
Weather preparation:
The climate in Xinjiang in early October is pleasant, but there is a large temperature difference between day and night. For example, the average temperature in Kanas and Hemu ranges from 13-23°C, while the temperature in Altay may be between 1°C and 12°C. Therefore, it is recommended to bring warm clothing, such as jackets, coats, blazers, thin sweaters, cotton-padded clothes, or winter coats.
Additionally, the climate in Xinjiang is dry in autumn, so it is necessary to bring high-moisturizing skincare products and pay attention to sunscreen protection, as the ultraviolet rays are still very strong.
Itinerary planning:
You can consider departing from Urumqi, passing by Wulungu Lake and the Colorful Beach, and heading to Kanas and Hemu to enjoy the autumn scenery. Afterwards, you can proceed to the Populus euphratica forest scenic areas in southern Xinjiang, such as the Lop Nur Village, to experience the perfect combination of desert, Populus euphratica forest, and folk customs.
In terms of accommodation, reservations in places such as Kanas and Hemu need to be made in advance, especially during holidays.
When planning the itinerary, it is also necessary to make reasonable arrangements according to personal interests and time to ensure a full experience of the beautiful scenery and customs of Xinjiang.