October is the prime time for tourism in Kashgar, with pleasant weather and charming scenery. In particular, attractions such as the Populus Euphratica Forest, Kashgar Old City, and White Sand Lake are must-visit destinations for tourists.
Populus Euphratica Forest: In October, the Populus Euphratica forests in southern Xinjiang enter their best viewing period. As the oldest and largest Populus Euphratica forest in the world, the Luntai Populus Euphratica Forest resembles a golden ocean during the golden autumn season, making it a paradise for photographers. These thousand-year-old and immortal Populus Euphratica trees stand tall in the wind and sand, witnessing the passage of time, as if they are the most generous gift of nature.
Kashgar Old City: Kashgar Old City is a millennium-old city full of historical charm, where taking a stroll feels like traveling through time. The city gates of the old city are solemn and mysterious, while the streets and alleys are narrow and deep, as if every brick and stone are whispering about the past prosperity. Here, visitors can enjoy traditional dances of the Uyghur, Kazakh, Tajik, and other ethnic groups, feeling the rich ethnic cultural atmosphere. At the same time, the cuisine of the old city is also a major highlight, with golden and crispy naan bread, fragrant roasted mutton, etc., leaving a lasting impression on people.
White Sand Lake: White Sand Lake is a pearl on the Pamir Plateau, with its water as green as jade, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding desert. It is a perfect combination of desert and lake. Visitors can enjoy the continuous desert and the azure lake by the lakeside, while also looking up at the magnificent scenery of the Kunlun Mountains.
In addition, Kashgar in October also boasts attractions such as the盘龙古道 (Panlong Ancient Road), the Yarkand Khan Palace in Shache, and the Wensu Grand Canyon that are worth visiting. The 盘龙古道 (Panlong Ancient Road) attracts numerous tourists with its 639 turns and magnificent natural scenery, challenging and entertaining them.
The Yarkand Khan Palace in Shache takes visitors back to the Shache Kingdom 3000 years ago in an instant, allowing them to feel the weight of history.
The Wensu Grand Canyon is a living museum of geological evolution, where the wonders of nature are fully displayed.
In general, Kashgar’s tourism in October is rich and colorful, with both natural scenery and cultural landscapes that make people linger on with no thought of leaving.