The best autumn travel route in Xinjiang covers multiple famous attractions, ensuring that tourists can fully experience the stunning scenery of Xinjiang in autumn. Here is a carefully designed route recommendation:?
Day 1: Urumqi airport/station pickup, free activities?
Upon arrival in Urumqi, you can choose to visit the Autonomous Region Museum to learn about the history and culture of Xinjiang. Return to the downtown area of Urumqi at night to rest and prepare for the next itinerary.?
Day 2: Urumqi – Turpan?
Depart from Urumqi and head to Turpan to visit Karez Wells and Kumtag Desert (the desert closest to the city). You can choose to stay in Shanshan or Turpan at night.?
Day 3: Turpan – Urumqi?
Pass through Tuyugou Mazhavillage and Flaming Mountain, and return to Urumqi. On this day, you can experience the unique natural scenery and cultural landscape of Turpan.?
Day 4: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake?
Head to Tianshan Tianchi Lake (Jade Pool) to enjoy the serene beauty of the alpine lake. Stay in Fuyun at night to recharge for the next day’s itinerary.?
Day 5: Fuyun – Koktokay – Beitun?
Head to the popular autumn scenery of Koktokay (5A National Geological Park) to explore its magnificent natural scenery. Stay in Beitun at night to prepare for the upcoming trip to Kanas.?
Day 6: Beitun – Kanas?
Spend the whole day exploring the "Three Most Beautiful Bays" of Kanas in autumn, including Shenxian Bay, Wolong Bay, and Moon Bay. Stay in a log cabin within the Kanas scenic area at night, feeling the tranquility and mystery of nature.?
Day 7: Kanas – Hemu?
Head to the prosperous autumn of Hemu to experience the tranquility and beauty of the primitive village. Stay in a log cabin within the Hemu scenic area at night and enjoy the peaceful night in the countryside.?
Day 8: Hemu – Urho Ghost Town?
After enjoying the morning fog in Hemu in the morning, head to Urho Ghost Town (wind-eroded Yadan landform). Return to Urho for accommodation in the evening to experience the wonders of nature.?
Day 9: Urho – Sayram Lake?
Head to Sayram Lake to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the plateau lake. Depending on the schedule, you can choose to stay near Sayram Lake or return to Urumqi.?
This route covers the most representative attractions of Xinjiang in autumn, including Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Koktokay, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, etc., allowing tourists to fully appreciate the stunning scenery of Xinjiang in autumn. At the same time, the itinerary is reasonably arranged, with both the appreciation of natural scenery and the exploration of cultural history, ensuring that tourists have a colorful travel experience.?