If you travel to Xinjiang in mid-October, it is recommended to visit Kanas and Hemu in northern Xinjiang, as well as poplar forests and Lop Nur Village in southern Xinjiang.?
In northern Xinjiang, Kanas is known as ‘God’s Backyard’. It was rated as the most beautiful autumn scenery by Chinese National Geography in early October, with golden mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes intertwined to form a picturesque scene.?
Hemu Village is the largest of the three remaining Tuvan villages in the world. Autumn in Hemu Village is like a painter’s palette overturned by God, breathtakingly beautiful. The village surrounded by colorful forests, morning mist, and starry skies also captivate visitors.?
In southern Xinjiang, the best viewing period for poplar forests is from mid-October to early November.?
Tarim Poplar Forest Park is the oldest, largest, best-preserved, and most primitive poplar forest reserve in the world. When you climb to the top of the tower, you can see the entire poplar forest along the Tarim River, sparkling with golden light, which is extremely beautiful.?
Moreover, Lop Nur Village is also worth visiting. It integrates deserts, the Tarim River, poplar forests, lakes, entertainment, and folk customs into one, making it very spectacular and entertaining.?
In addition to these, southern Xinjiang also has unique attractions such as the Taklamakan Desert, Wensu Tomur Grand Canyon, and Kashgar Old Town.?
The Taklamakan Desert is China’s largest desert, with a rich historical and cultural background, as well as unique sand erosion landforms. Wensu Tomur Grand Canyon is known as the ‘King of Canyons’ and a ‘living textbook of geological history’. Kashgar Old Town is a living ancient city with a history of thousands of years. From architecture down to every alleyway, every door, or even every handicraft, they all display a long history and culture.?
Before traveling, it is recommended to understand the local weather conditions in advance and bring suitable clothing and sunscreen products. Meanwhile, Xinjiang has a large diurnal temperature variation, so a thick coat is needed to cope with the cold nights. In addition, Xinjiang’s cuisine is also a major highlight, such as roasted whole sheep, hand-grabbed rice, mutton skewers, etc., all of which are delicious and not to be missed.?