Recommended tourist destinations in Xinjiang in September include Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Koktokay, Colorful Beach, Turpan, Bosten Lake, Altay, and Changji Region.?
Kanas: In early September, the leaves begin to turn yellow, and Kanas presents a colorful spectacle. In mid-to-late September, the forest turns golden, which is the best time to view the autumn colors in Northern Xinjiang. You can take a boat on the lake to admire the stunning combination of golden leaves and emerald-like lake water.?
Hemu: Known as the ‘God’s Back Garden’, September is also the best time to visit. Especially the sunrise and morning mist in the morning, like a fairy tale scene, making people reluctant to leave.?
Sayram Lake: It has different beauty throughout the four seasons. In September, the shore of Sayram Lake is covered with a golden carpet, contrasting beautifully with the blue lake water, while the distant snow-capped mountains create a serene and peaceful atmosphere.?
Koktokay: The most beautiful time in Koktokay is from late September to early October. Autumn in Koktokay has no blue sea, only a golden forest of trees. The valley, chopped and hacked by nature, and the roaring Irtysh River add infinite scenery.?
Colorful Beach: It is famous for its colorful hills. In autumn, the woods put on colorful clothes, with red, orange, and yellow colors staining the Danxia landform along the riverbank, contrasting beautifully with the flow of the Irtysh River, making it a great place to chase the autumn sunset.?
In addition, the vineyards in Turpan are fruitful, making it the best time to taste delicious grapes; Bosten Lake showcases the beautiful scenery of clear autumn skies and crisp air, with ten thousand acres of reeds gradually turning yellow and migratory birds flying around; the scenic spots such as Kanas, Hemu, and Baihaba in Altay Region are all breathtaking sights that cannot be missed; the oasis and Gobi in Changji Region form a sharp contrast, and the mix of Danxia landform and Yardang landform is astonishing.?
These places each have their own unique characteristics, collectively forming a colorful tourism picture of Xinjiang in September. Whether it’s enjoying natural scenery or experiencing local culture, they can all captivate people and make them reluctant to leave.?