There are many great destinations for traveling in Xinjiang in September. Here are some recommended attractions, each with unique scenery and experiences:?
Kanas?
The Kanas region in September is like an opened autumn fairy tale book, with golden birch forests and green lake waters reflecting each other. The quaint village and the afterglow of sunset together outline a picturesque landscape like an oil painting. This is the best viewing period in Kanas, with colorful leaves decorating this primitive forest like a poem or painting.?
Hemu?
Hemu is one of Xinjiang’s hidden treasures and is more commercialized, but the scenery and experiences are definitely worth exploring. Stay in Hemu Village, where you can ride a horse to Beautiful Peak during the day and go to the observation deck to take sunset photos in the evening, experiencing the tranquility and beauty of nature.?
Baihaba?
Baihaba retains its primitive charm and is even more primitive and natural compared to Hemu. The autumn scenery here is equally enchanting and is a paradise for photographers.?
Wucai Beach?
Wucai Beach is famous for its colorful hills, where the Irtysh River flows gently. In autumn, the forests put on colorful clothing, with red, orange, and yellow hues staining the riverbank’s danxia landform, forming a beautiful picture scroll. At sunset in the evening, the scenery is even more breathtaking.?
Sayram Lake?
Sayram Lake is known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, and is even more enchanting in autumn. The lakeshore is covered with a golden carpet, cows and sheep wander leisurely, the lake water is clear and charming, and in the distance snow-capped mountains stand, creating a serene and peaceful scene.?
Koktokay?
Koktokay is renowned at home and abroad as the ‘World Museum of Geological Minerals’. Its steep valleys and the surging Irtysh River form magnificent natural landscapes. The best viewing period is from late September to early October, when the birch forests gradually turn yellow and green.?
Turpan?
Turpan is known as the ‘Flame Prefecture’, and in September it still retains the heat of midsummer, but the coolness in the morning and evening is refreshing. Grapes are the sweetest at this time, making it the best season to taste delicious grapes.?
Bosten Lake?
Bosten Lake connects to the northern end of the Taklamakan Desert, and starts to showcase the beautiful scenery of autumn’s crisp weather in September. Tens of thousands of acres of reeds gradually turn yellow, and migratory birds arrive, adding infinite vitality to this lake.?
In addition, places such as Baisha Lake in the Altay region, Jiangbulake and Wucai Bay in the Changji region, Kurdning and the Nalati Grasslands in the Yili region are all great destinations for traveling in Xinjiang in September. You can choose according to your interests and schedule.?
I hope these recommendations can help you plan an unforgettable trip to Xinjiang!?