Autumn Viewing Guide in Kanas, Xinjiang: Autumn Photography Tour in Northern Xinjiang
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This is Northern Xinjiang,
It is the place most favored by nature,
It is ranked first among the ‘Top Ten Autumn Sceneries in China’ selected by Chinese National Geography.
If the autumn scenery of Tibet is holy, the autumn scenery of Northeast China is dazzling, and the autumn scenery of Northwest China is vast,
Then the autumn scenery of Northern Xinjiang is a visual impact, an extreme color feast.
When grasslands, deserts, yardangs, lakes, and poplar forests intertwine and change,
Encountering a Kazakh cattle and sheep migration in Hugirt,
When the ancient village of Hemo rises with cooking smoke, and when the canyons of Kanas are painted in layers of colors,
Autumn at 48°N latitude has amazed the whole of China!
Entering September, the higher-latitude ‘Kanas Region in Northern Xinjiang’ is the first to usher in autumn. This is also the most representative area for autumn scenery in Northern Xinjiang. Every autumn, golden birch trees, apricot-yellow larches, fiery red European aspens, evergreen pines and cypresses, among others, create a colorful feast. Any impressionist painting would pale in comparison in front of this scenery.
Checking in at the ‘China-Kazakhstan Border Grand Canyon’ and experiencing the autumn scenery at the Baihaba border
The ‘China-Kazakhstan Border Grand Canyon’ is located in the northwest of the country, at the border between China and Kazakhstan. It is only 15 kilometers away from Baihaba, known as the ‘First Village in the Northwest’, and is a must-visit destination on the way to Baihaba. At the bottom of the Grand Canyon lies the Akhaba River, the border river between China and Kazakhstan. The canyon and valley are covered with birch trees. The border area is strictly managed, and no one except some herdsmen is allowed to enter to protect the birch trees from being cut down. For a long time, the birch forests on both sides of the border river have flourished. Even the large number of fallen birch trees lie quietly on the shore throughout the year, leaving us with the most pristine natural scenery.
Witnessing the ‘Great Migration of Cattle and Sheep’ in the Altay Region
During the golden autumn season, the Kazakh herdsmen in the Altay region of Xinjiang have kicked off the great migration of cattle and sheep for the autumn season. The life of the Kazakhs is closely integrated with this migration. For thousands of years, the Kazakhs, who are predominantly nomadic, have migrated following water and grass. Migration refers to the orderly transfer of livestock to different pastures by Kazakh herdsmen based on the growth cycle of forage. In autumn, as the pastures in the summer grazing areas gradually wither and turn yellow, herdsmen need to transfer their cattle and sheep to lower-altitude, warmer winter pastures to survive the cold winter. In spring and summer, they return to the summer pastures, and this annual cycle has become a way of life passed down through generations of Kazakhs.
Regarding [Kanas], many people first learned about it through the legend of the lake monster. It is said that in 1980, news of sightings of the water monster was published in Guangming Daily, and since then, tourists have occasionally claimed to have seen it. In June 2012, CCTV’s Oriental Horizon program broadcast a video of the ‘mystery
[Kanas Three Bays] Take a Leisurely Hike
If you come to Kanas, most tour guides will recommend taking a cruise boat. However, to truly appreciate the unusual beauty of Kanas, you need to take a short hike at Kanas’s Three Bays and experience the colors of autumn up close.
[Hemu] Witness a Stunning Sunrise and Morning Mist
Hemu Village is also known as God’s Private Reserve. It is a concentrated residential area for the Tuvans and the farthest and largest of the only three remaining Tuvan villages (Hemu Village, Kanas Village, and Baihaba Village). The village built with logs is full of primitive charm, but what it is most famous for is its intoxicating autumn scenery with mountains dyed in all colors.
Meet with Friends for a Starry [Night of Stars]
When coming to Xinjiang, what one looks forward to the most is encountering the gifts of nature, such as colorful sunsets, sunrises with morning mist, and a starry sky!
[Jiangbulake] Tianshan Mysterious Slope and Waving Wheat Fields
Jiangbulake is located at the northern foot of the Eastern Tianshan Mountains. In Kazakh, it means the source of holy water. It gathers the spirit of Tianshan and incorporates many beautiful legends. Here, distant mountains and nearby waters reflect each other, forests and snow-capped peaks blend together, green waves and fields of flowers surge like tides, presenting a holy natural scenery. Jiangbulake attracts the attention of numerous tourists with its beautiful and enchanting, poetic and dreamy flower fields, tranquil and secluded Heilao Dam, the world’s zui (unique) Tianshan Mysterious Slope, and the picturesque countryside scenery.
Listen to the Howls of the [Urho Devil’s City]
One hundred million years ago, this place was a huge lake. Wind erosion and flowing water relentlessly impacted and polished it, forming countless fragmented and uneven gullies. Thus, the modern sculpture-like [Urho Yadan Landform] was created. The fierce winds of the Junggar Basin weave through the Devil’s City, colliding back and forth, occasionally transmitting demonic howls, from which the name乌尔禾魔鬼城 (Urho Devil’s City) originated.
[Koktokay] Essence Accumulated Over Hundreds of Millions of Years
The history of tourism development in Koktokay is not long. Among the scenic spots in Northern Xinjiang, it cannot compare to the scale of Kanas and Hemu, but it is not only rich in treasures but also contributed vast resources to repaying the national debt. In 2017, Koktokay was upgraded to a World Geopark and introduced to the world.
The Colorful [Five-Colored Beach] by the Irtysh River
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