During National Day, you can choose to visit northern Xinjiang to experience the unique flavor of the first snow, or head to southern Xinjiang to experience the crisp autumn. Below is a detailed Xinjiang travel guide for National Day:?
I. Northern Xinjiang Travel Recommendations?
Attraction Features: After the first snow in northern Xinjiang, the snow layer is not thick, and the sunshine is bright, presenting a different flavor of northern Xinjiang after autumn. Without the hustle and bustle of crowds, return to nature.?
Recommended Itinerary:?
Day 1: Arrival in Urumqi?
Day 2: Urumqi – Colorful Beach – Burqin, enjoying magnificent natural scenery.?
Day 3: Burqin – Kanas – Overlooking Kanas from Fish Viewing Terrace – Staying in Kanas Village, deeply experiencing the beauty of Kanas.?
Day 4: Get up early and head to Kanas Three Bays to see the morning fog, stroll through Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, and then set out for Hemu Scenic Area.?
Day 5: Hemu Viewing Morning Fog – World Ghost City – Karamay, experiencing the fairy tale atmosphere of Hemu and the unique landforms of World Ghost City.?
Day 6: Karamay – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Urumqi, ending the journey to northern Xinjiang.?
II. Southern Xinjiang Travel Recommendations?
Attraction Features: Southern Xinjiang cools down but is not cold during National Day, with a pleasant climate. You can stroll through the streets and alleys of Kashgar to feel exotic flavors, or head to the Pamir Plateau to encounter snowy mountains and serene lakes. You can also venture into the desert to meet Populus Euphratica, the representative of southern Xinjiang’s late autumn.?
Recommended Itinerary:?
Day 1: Various places – Kashgar, starting the journey to southern Xinjiang.?
Day 2: Kashgar – Baishahu Lake – Karakul Lake (Muztagh Ata) – Tajikistan County, enjoying the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains and snowy landscapes.?
Day 3: Tajikistan County – Golden Grassland Wetland (Stone City) – (Tree Hole Highway) – Kashgar, deeply experiencing the natural scenery and cultural landscape of Tajikistan County.?
Afterwards, you can head to Hotan, the Taklamakan Desert Highway, Alar, Wensu Grand Canyon, Kuqa, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park, Luntai, Lop Nur Village, and other places to feel the profoundness and vastness of southern Xinjiang.?
III. Travel Tips?
Weather and Clothing: The weather in Xinjiang is changeable during National Day. You need to prepare sunscreen and cold-resistant clothing. The temperature in the mountains is already very low, and the temperature difference between morning and night is large. It is recommended to bring fleece-lined jackets or down jackets for warmth.?
Transportation: Xinjiang has a vast territory with long distances between attractions. It is recommended to choose a chartered car or self-drive tour to save time and energy.?
Dietary Considerations: Xinjiang fried rice noodles are quite spicy. If trying for the first time, it is recommended to choose mild spiciness. Meanwhile, if you will be playing for more than four days, remember to bring common medications in case of need.?
Skin Care and Sunscreen: The climate is dry in autumn, so you need to bring skincare products with high moisturizing effects, and don’t forget sunscreen as UV rays are still very strong.?
I hope this Xinjiang travel guide for National Day can provide useful references for your trip and wish you a pleasant journey!?