Traveling to southern Xinjiang in October is an excellent choice. At this time, the autumn scenery in southern Xinjiang is breathtaking, and there are many scenic spots worth visiting.?
Firstly, you can visit the Lop Nur Village, which integrates deserts, the Tarim River, Populus euphratica forests, lakes, entertainment, and folk customs into one, making it highly enjoyable and entertaining. Here, you can also taste the red willow grilled fish cooked by the Lop people, which will definitely delight your eyes and stimulate your appetite.?
Secondly, Wensu Grand Canyon is also a must-see scenic spot. It is known as the ‘King of Canyons’ and a living museum of geological evolution. The geological wonders are not to be missed.?
Furthermore, there are many other scenic spots worth visiting in southern Xinjiang, such as the Populus euphratica Forest Park in Luntai, which is the oldest and largest Populus euphratica forest in the world.?
; Kashgar Old Town, a living ancient city with a thousand years of history.?
; Baisha Lake, the brightest pearl on the Pamir Plateau, with clear lake water and breathtaking scenery.?
; as well as the Panlong Ancient Road, a magical highway with 639 bends over 75 kilometers, providing an excellent driving experience.?
For transportation, you can choose trains, airplanes, cars, or carpooling/chartered cars. Southern Xinjiang is vast, and the distances between scenic spots are long, so chartered cars are a common and convenient mode of transportation.?
Meanwhile, due to the large temperature difference between day and night in southern Xinjiang, and the relatively high altitude of some scenic spots, it is important to keep warm and bring necessary sunscreen and medications.?
In general, traveling to southern Xinjiang in October will allow you to not only enjoy stunning autumn scenery but also experience rich folk culture and geological wonders. Making adequate preparations before traveling will make your journey smoother and more enjoyable.?