Here are some recommended attractions for traveling to Xinjiang in autumn:?
Kanas?
Feature: Known as the ‘Eastern Switzerland’, it is especially picturesque in autumn. Golden leaves, azure lakes, and distant snowy mountains together form a stunning painting.?
Visiting experience: It is recommended to visit Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and other attractions in the morning or evening when the light is soft and the scenery is enchanting. Taking a boat tour on Kanas Lake is also an unforgettable experience.?
Hemu Village?
Feature: A well-preserved Tuvan village that is especially peaceful in autumn, like a haven away from the world. The birch leaves turn yellow, contrasting beautifully with the primitive wooden houses, making it feel like a fairy tale world.?
Visiting experience: Visit Hadeng Observation Deck in the morning to overlook the entire Hemu Village and the distant snowy mountains, feeling the grandeur and expansiveness of nature.?
Colorful Beach?
Feature: Famous for its unique landforms and rich colors. Autumn brings a riot of colors, with red, yellow, green, blue, purple, and other hues intertwining to form a magnificent painting.?
Visiting experience: Visit in the evening when the sunset turns the earth golden yellow, contrasting beautifully with the rocks of the Colorful Beach, creating a breathtaking view.?
Keketohai?
Feature: Rich geological landscapes and beautiful autumn scenery. In autumn, Keketohai has colorful tree leaves that contrast beautifully with the clear streams. At the same time, this is also the backdrop for the song "The Shepherd of Keketohai".?
Visiting experience: You can visit attractions such as the Kalaxianger Earthquake Fault Zone, Kekesuli, Yileimu Lake, and the Irtysh Grand Canyon, to feel the magic and beauty of nature.?
Sayram Lake?
Feature: In autumn, the grass by the lake turns yellow, but it is still incredibly beautiful. The dreamy collision of blue and yellow gives a cold beauty.?
Visiting experience: Standing by the lake, you can almost hear the breath of nature and feel the wonderful scenery of sea blue colliding with golden yellow.?
Jiangbulake?
Feature: The earliest place in Xinjiang to enter autumn, the Tian Shan wheat fields have already been harvested in August, but the empty slopes with a sense of line are still very artistic. From the wheat fields to the Kazakh pastures, the view is expansive with herds of cattle and sheep.?
Visiting experience: You can enter the spruce forest to see the speckled forest and snowy mountains, which are perfect for photos. You can also experience the mystery of the strange slope, which appears to be downhill but is actually uphill, and vice versa.?
Tarim Populus euphratica Forest?
Feature: The strong winds of late autumn turn the Populus euphratica forest yellow with hints of red. The Populus euphratica trees by the Tarim River are stubborn and melancholy. A vintage train passes through the golden forest along the tracks, creating a dreamlike scene.?
Visiting experience: The best viewing period is from mid-October to early November, to feel the grandeur and resilience of the Populus euphratica forest.?
These attractions all exhibit their unique charm in autumn, whether it’s natural scenery or cultural ambiance, they are all worth visiting. I hope you can gain many wonderful memories from your autumn trip to Xinjiang!?