After entering autumn, Xinjiang has become breathtakingly beautiful! Besides Hemu and Kanas, there are so many hidden scenic spots in southern Xinjiang…
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As the saying goes
"Every autumn rain brings colder weather"
After rainy and cool weather
Autumn is becoming more pronounced in most parts of Xinjiang
And last weekend
Grassland areas such as Zhaosu have seen snowfall in September
The consecutive rainy and snowy weather has made many people wonder
"Can we still enjoy ourselves during this minor holiday?"
Actually,
Temperature drops and rainy or snowy weather in September are not uncommon in Xinjiang
Are a common occurrence
And it just so happens that autumn rains
Elevating the beauty of various places in Xinjiang
Presenting different autumn scenery
A minor holiday is approaching
Today, I will recommend a few to you.
Scenic spots suitable for autumn visits
Autumn Altay has already become a tourist card for Xinjiang, offering a glimpse of both natural beauty and cultural heritage.
From Kanas to Hemu Village
From Khabarovsk River to Baisha Lake
Altay in autumn
It is like an oil painting personally created by God.
Hemu Village
Hemu Village, Kanas Village, and Baihaba Village are currently the only three settlements where the Tuvans live, with Hemu Village being the largest one.
Hemu Village is most famous for its intoxicating autumn scenery reminiscent of an oil painting. The cooking smoke rises among the autumn foliage, forming dreamy smoke bands that resemble a fairyland.
Stay overnight in Hemu Village and witness the first rays of sunlight shining into the village in the morning. The blue smoke and the surrounding golden trees seem to form a natural barrier for Hemu Village, adding a veil of mystery without compromising its beauty.
Kanas
Kanas is one of the few scenic spots in Xinjiang that are beautiful all year round. After autumn sets in, the golden forests on both sides of the lake guard the flowing water like rows of soldiers.
Starting from September, Kanas enters the most charming season of the year. Grasslands, forests, snow-capped mountains, lakes, and villages are all dazzlingly beautiful.
The primitive forest around Kanas Lake is a mix of spruce, fir, and Siberian larch. After the autumn wind, red, yellow, and green intertwine, as if God overturned a palette of paints, creating a splendid view.
Koktokay
Early autumn in Koktokay is fantastically colorful. Strolling deep into the birch forest, the Irtysh River shines with a sapphire-like deep gloss.
In September, Koktokay not only has vast fields of Gesang flowers blooming, but also many wild waterbirds inhabiting here, with golden reeds reflected in the clear water.
The magical geological wonder, the God’s Bell Mountain, is a landmark attraction in Koktokay. Here, you can not only admire the dreamlike autumn scenery of Xinjiang but also indulge in authentic Kazakh cuisine.
Recommended Itinerary
Starting from Urumqi and driving along G216, you can first visit the Koktokay Scenic Area, and then continue driving along G3014 to G217 to reach Burqin, Colorful Beach, and Habahe County in sequence.
The entire journey is expected to take 2~3 days.
The advantage of this route is that on the return trip, you can choose to take G217 to G312 back to Urumqi, passing through areas such as Urho, Beijiantan, and Karamay along the way, with optional sightseeing.
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Bayanbulak
Located deep in the Tianshan Mountains, Bayanbulak Grassland in autumn has a层次分明 landscape of brown and green grass. Fat cattle and sheep graze all over the mountains, presenting a colorful picture that is too beautiful to behold, making people enchanted and reluctant to leave.
Autumn Bayanbulak is like a fairy tale world. Holy snow-capped mountains, azure rivers, magical clouds, and the nine-bend and eighteen-turn river under the setting sun are so dazzlingly beautiful, so pure and natural.
Taklamakan Desert
Every September and October is the most beautiful season for the Taklamakan Desert. The desert and poplar forest, after several autumn winds and rains, shed their green attire and put on their most gorgeous attire overnight, bursting out with the most vibrant and rich colors.
Autumn Bayingolin is filled with color and passion everywhere. Golden sunshine, golden Taklamakan Desert, golden poplar trees, dazzling yellow, enchanting beauty, refreshing and soothing.
Entering September, the leaves of the poplar trees start to turn golden yellow. When autumn sunshine shines on the poplar trees, every leaf blooms with vitality, adding a beautiful scenery to the vast desert.
Bosten Lake
October is the most gorgeous time for Bosten Lake. Golden sand dunes, clear lake water, azure skies, winding desert highways… They form a picturesque and captivating natural scroll that makes people feel relaxed and happy.
In the golden autumn, the lake becomes even quieter and more expansive. The small southwestern lake area, with winding river channels, can be called a dazzling pearl in the vast desert.
Autumn Xinjiang
It is the most enchanting time of the year
This beauty is fleeting
Yet it is unforgettable
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