Traveling to Xinjiang in October, both Northern and Southern Xinjiang have excellent tourist destinations.?
In Northern Xinjiang, Kanas, Hemu, and Koktokay are great places to enjoy autumn scenery. Kanas was rated as the most beautiful autumn scenery by Chinese National Geography, with golden mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes intertwining to form a breathtakingly beautiful painting.?
Hemu Village is known as the ‘First Village of China’. Its rivers, villages, forests, mountains, and birch trees are all dyed golden in autumn, resembling a fairyland painting.?
The autumn scenery of Koktokay is equally enchanting and is a must-see attraction for tourists.?
In addition, Baihaba Village is also a mysterious little village. The Tuva people’s national costumes, religious beliefs, and customs all spark curiosity.?
In Southern Xinjiang, the Populus euphratica forest and Kashgar Old City are must-visit destinations. From mid-October to early November, the Populus euphratica forest in Southern Xinjiang turns completely golden, entering its most beautiful viewing period.?
Among them, Tarim Populus euphratica Forest Park is the largest primitive Populus euphratica forest in Xinjiang. Every mid-to-late October, the scenery here is mesmerizingly beautiful.?
Furthermore, Kashgar Old City is also a major highlight of Southern Xinjiang. It is a living ancient city with a history of thousands of years. Whether it’s the architecture, alleys, gates, or handicrafts, they all display a long history and culture.?
In addition to the aforementioned attractions, Southern Xinjiang also has places worth visiting such as Lop Nur Village, Wensu Grand Canyon, Bachu Red Sea Bay Scenic Area, Hotan Night Market, the Muji Crater on the Pamir Plateau, and the Dragon’s Spine Ancient Road.?
These places each have their own unique characteristics, with both magnificent natural scenery and rich cultural landscapes, which are sure to fill tourists’ trips to Southern Xinjiang with surprises and gains.?
In summary, traveling to Xinjiang in October, whether choosing Kanas, Hemu, and Koktokay in Northern Xinjiang, or places like the Populus euphratica forest and Kashgar Old City in Southern Xinjiang, you can appreciate the unique autumn scenery and profound cultural heritage of Xinjiang.?