Visiting Xinjiang during the National Day holiday is an excellent choice. At this time, Xinjiang’s autumn colors are intense, and many scenic spots are breathtakingly beautiful. Here are specific recommendations and precautions:
Best travel time
During the National Day holiday (i.e., early October), the autumn scenery in Xinjiang reaches its peak, especially the autumn views of Kanas and Hemu, which are breathtakingly beautiful.
Must-visit attractions
Kanas: The lake’s color changes with the seasons, from lake blue to emerald green, captivating everyone’s gaze. The morning fog of Kanas, the grandeur of Guanyutai, and the tranquility of Kanas Old Village are all scenic spots not to be missed.
Hemu Village: Original wooden houses, birch trees, and curling smoke create beautiful paintings. Here, you can feel tranquility and harmony.
Nalati Grassland: As one of the most beautiful grasslands in Ili, hiking in the deep valley allows you to enjoy the colorful autumn forests.
Sayram Lake: Known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, the lake water is clear and the scenery is comparable to the Maldives.
Means of transportation
Airplane: Urumqi has direct airport access, and Altay is also suitable as a destination. You can choose to rent a car or drive yourself (but please note safety when driving, as driving on the grassland has certain risks).
Pre-trip preparations
Documents: ID card, student ID (if applicable), driver’s license (if driving), etc.
Clothing: Due to the large temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang, it is recommended to bring warm clothing such as thick sweaters, down jackets, and raincoats.
Sunscreen equipment: Xinjiang has intense ultraviolet rays. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, sun umbrellas, and other sunscreen items.
Medicine: Bring common medications such as cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, and motion sickness medicine according to your personal needs.
Precautions
Epidemic prevention policies: Xinjiang’s epidemic prevention policies may change at any time. It is recommended to understand and comply with the latest epidemic prevention requirements in advance.
Weather conditions: The temperature in Xinjiang in October ranges from 5-14°C, mainly sunny and cloudy weather, but with large temperature differences between day and night. Warm clothing is required.
Tour group selection: If this is your first time in Xinjiang, it is recommended to find a reliable local carpooling or tour group, which will save you effort in planning attractions, accommodation, and transportation.
In general, visiting Xinjiang during the National Day holiday is an excellent choice, but adequate preparation and planning are also necessary. I hope these suggestions will help you have a delightful and unforgettable trip to Xinjiang!