September is the golden period for tourism in Xinjiang, with cool weather and pleasant scenery. Here is a detailed travel guide for September in Xinjiang:
1. Weather Overview
Northern Xinjiang: The lowest temperature can reach 8℃, with an average temperature of 18℃~30℃, which is very suitable for escaping the summer heat.
Southern Xinjiang: The temperature is generally above 25℃, with the highest temperature reaching around 35℃, which is relatively hot.
2. Clothing Guide
Brightly colored clothing: Such as windbreakers, which are suitable for taking photos.
Warm clothing: Xinjiang has a large diurnal temperature variation, and it is cooler at night, so it is recommended to bring a coat or down jacket.
Sunscreen clothing: Xinjiang has strong ultraviolet rays, so sunscreen measures are necessary.
Shoes: It is recommended to wear Martin boots or sports shoes, with warmth as the premise.
3. Must-Visit Attractions
Kanas: Known as the "God’s Own Land", its autumn scenery is particularly charming, with golden, fiery red, dark green, sapphire blue, and other colors intertwined, forming an unparalleled autumn landscape painting.
Hemu Village: A settlement of the Tuwa people, with autumn cabins, golden falling leaves, and curling smoke, forming a peaceful and beautiful scene.
Sayram Lake: With its lakeside scenery and sparkling waves, it is a must-visit destination for enjoying autumn scenery in Xinjiang in September.
Tianshan Heavenly Lake: With its lakeside scenery shimmering like broken stars in the sunshine, it is one of the famous scenic spots in Xinjiang.
4. Itinerary Recommendations
Route 1: 8-Day Northern Xinjiang Tour
D1: Various Locations – Urumqi
D2: Urumqi – S21 Highway – Wulungu Lake Scenic Spot – Colorful Beach – Burqin
D3: Burqin – Kanas Lake – Shenxian Bay – Moon Bay – Wolong Bay – Hemu Village
D4: Hemu Sunrise – Ethnic Costume Photo Shoot – Ahe Highway – Urho
D5: Urho – Devil’s City – Sayram Lake
Route 2: 9-Day Kaiyi Loop Route
D1: Warm Home – Urumqi
D2: Urumqi – S21 Desert Expressway – Colorful Beach – Burqin
D3: Burqin – Kanas – Hemu
D4: Hemu – Urho
D5: Urho – Devil’s City – Shuanghe/Bole
D6: Shuanghe/Bole – Circuit Tour of Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Xinyuan
D7: Xinyuan – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Bayinbrok Grassland – Bayinbrok Town
D8: Bayinbrok – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Urumqi
D9: Urumqi – Warm Home
5. Precautions
Plan ahead: Determine your route map and understand the reservation situation of scenic spots.
Carry identification documents: ID card, student ID card, etc.
Electronic devices: Power banks, chargers, cameras, etc.
Safety first: Xinjiang has a vast territory, so please pay attention to driving safety and abide by local regulations.
The above guide is for reference only, and the specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal preferences and schedule. Wish you a pleasant September in Xinjiang!