Traveling to Xinjiang during the National Day holiday is an excellent choice, as Xinjiang is rich in natural scenery and cultural customs. Here are some travel tips.?
Best travel time: Autumn in Xinjiang is breathtakingly beautiful, especially from September to mid-October, which is the best time to visit Xinjiang.?
. At this time, every inch of Xinjiang resembles a hand-painted oil painting by nature, especially Kanas and Hemu, which are breathtakingly beautiful.?
Transportation: Urumqi has an airport with direct flights. You can choose to fly directly to Urumqi Diwopu Airport and then take an airport bus, taxi, or subway to the city center.?
. Altay is suitable for chartered cars or self-driving, but self-driving requires some driving experience as road conditions on the grasslands can be dangerous.?
Must-visit attractions:?
Kanas: The lake water changes color with the seasons, from lake blue to emerald green, beautiful enough to captivate your gaze. There are also primitive wooden houses, birch trees, and hiking trails here, allowing you to deeply experience the colorful autumn forests.?
Hemu Village: Reputed as a fairy tale village, it features primitive wooden houses, birch trees, and curling smoke, with every photo looking like a painting. Here, you can experience cultural customs and feel the tranquility and beauty of the countryside.?
Sayram Lake: Known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, the lake water is clear and the scenery is comparable to the Maldives. Here, you can capture stunning views of the lake and mountains.?
In addition, Nalati Grassland, Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Hongshan Park, and International Bazaar are also attractions in Xinjiang that cannot be missed.?
Outfit suggestions: When traveling in Xinjiang, you can choose suitable outfits according to different attractions. For example, in Kanas, you can choose white or blue solid-colored clothing to perfectly blend with the forest and lake; in Hemu and Baihaba, princess-style or pastoral-style outfits are recommended, with headscarves as the finishing touch; at Sayram Lake, white, yellow, or red long dresses will give you an ethereal look.?
Itinerary planning: You can choose a 6-day or 11-day in-depth tour itinerary. The 6-day itinerary can cover the highlights of the northern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route, such as Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake; the 11-day itinerary allows for a deeper exploration of Xinjiang’s scenery and cuisine, including driving through the S21 Desert Highway, visiting primitive villages, and experiencing the unique life of the grassland in the clouds.?
In short, a trip to Xinjiang during the National Day holiday will be an unforgettable journey, whether it’s the natural scenery or the cultural customs that will leave you mesmerized. Remember to plan your itinerary and outfits in advance, and enjoy this wonderful trip!?