In October, there are several recommended routes for traveling to Xinjiang. Here are some selected routes:?
Classic Northern Xinjiang Autumn Viewing Route:?
D1: Arrive in Urumqi, airport/station pick-up, check-in in Urumqi.?
D2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake ‘Fairy Lake’, S21 Internet-famous Desert Highway – Burqin.?
D3: Burqin – Autumn in Kanas (Mystery of the Color-Changing Lake), Visit the Three Bays – Jiadenyu.?
D4: Jiadenyu – Hemu (Autumn Fairy Tale Wooden Hut, Original Village, Starry Sky) – Stay in Hemu Scenic Area.?
D5: Hemu Morning Mist – Climb Hadeng Viewing Platform, Colorful Beach Sunset – Burqin.?
D6: Burqin – Wind-Eroded Devil’s City ‘Internet-famous Little Train’ – Autumn Scenery of the Most Beautiful Populus euphratica Forest.?
D7: After waking up naturally, arrange airport transfer and end the pleasant trip.?
In addition, there are short northern Xinjiang routes to choose from:?
DAY1: Urumqi – Koktokay – Fuyun/Koktokay.?
DAY2: Fuyun/Koktokay – Hemu.?
DAY3: Hemu – Kanas – Jiadenyu.?
DAY4: Jiadenyu – Colorful Beach – Devil’s City – Urho.?
DAY5: Urho – Urumqi.?
If you have more time, you can also choose the following northern Xinjiang route that includes more scenic spots:?
D1: Urumqi – Free Activities.?
D2: Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Colorful Beach – Stay in Burqin.?
D3: Depart from Burqin – Kanas – Fish Viewing Platform – Stay in Kanas Scenic Area.?
D4: Kanas – Stroll through the Three Bays – Hemu Fairy Tale Wooden Hut – Stay in Hemu Scenic Area.?
D5: Hemu – Morning Mist at Hemu Viewing Platform – Urho Devil’s City – Karamay.?
D6: Karamay – Touring Sayram Lake – Lavender Garden – Yining.?
D7: Yining – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Internet-famous Bridge – Nalati.?
D8: Nalati Town – Middle Section of the Duku Highway – Crossing the Tianshan Mountains – Urumqi.?
D9: Wake up naturally and then return home.?
The southern Xinjiang route is also a good choice, such as:?
Kashgar + Pamir Plateau small loop route, where you can experience the unique customs of southern Xinjiang and the beautiful scenery of the plateau.?
In October, the weather in Xinjiang is mainly sunny, with temperatures gradually decreasing and a large temperature difference between morning and evening. Tourists are advised to prepare thick clothes, and down jackets are a must for those who are afraid of the cold.?
. Choose a route that suits you and enjoy the beauty of autumn in Xinjiang!?