Traveling to Xinjiang in September is excellent. Below are detailed explanations and recommendations:?
Pleasant Weather?
In September, Xinjiang has excellent weather. The sun shines brightly during the day, making it suitable for outdoor activities, while the nights are cool and pleasant.?
The diurnal temperature variation is large. You can dress lightly and comfortably during the day, but you need to add a jacket at night to prevent catching a cold.?
With less precipitation, you can fully explore the beautiful natural scenery and enjoy the fun of outdoor activities.?
Stunning Natural Scenery?
Kanas: In early September, the leaves begin to turn yellow, presenting Kanas with a colorful landscape. From mid- to late September, the forest turns golden yellow, marking the best period to admire the autumn scenery in northern Xinjiang.?
Colorful Beach: Famous for its colorful hills, the autumn forest is clad in colorful attire. The red, orange, and yellow hues stain the riverbank’s Danxia landform, creating a breathtaking scene.?
Hemu: Experience Hemu in the morning. The wooden houses and birch forest are breathtakingly beautiful. You can stay in Hemu Village to experience tranquility and beauty.?
Koktokay: Renowned as the ‘World Geological and Mineral Museum’, it is most beautiful from late September to early October. The yellow-green birch forest and the knife-cut, axe-smashed valley form an interesting contrast.?
Sayram Lake: Known as ‘The Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, in September, the grass around Sayram Lake turns yellow, but the beauty created by the collision of sea blue and golden yellow is still enchanting.?
Rich Cultural Experience?
Xinjiang has a rich Uyghur culture. You can experience traditional music and dance and feel the warm hospitality of the Uyghurs.?
September is also the time when Kazakh herdsmen move their livestock. You can taste the delicious fat beef and mutton and experience the nomadic culture of the Kazakhs.?
Recommended Itinerary?
Below is a classic recommended itinerary for northern Xinjiang in September:?
DAY1: Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Colorful Beach – Burqin?
DAY2: Burqin – Kanas?
DAY3: Kanas – Hemu?
DAY4: Hemu – Ghost City – Wuerhe?
DAY5: Wuerhe – Sayram Lake – Yining?
DAY6: Yining – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Bayanbulak?
DAY7: Bayanbulak – Duku Highway – Urumqi?
In summary, traveling to Xinjiang in September not only enjoys pleasant weather and stunning natural scenery, but also offers a rich cultural experience. Plan your trip to Xinjiang now!?