October is one of the best times for tourism in Xinjiang, with pleasant weather and charming scenery. Both Northern and Southern Xinjiang have unique landscapes waiting to be explored by tourists.?
In Northern Xinjiang, Kanas, Hemu, and Baihaba are great places to enjoy autumn scenery. Kanas is known as the ‘God’s Back Garden’, featuring four wonders: lake monsters, sea of clouds and Buddha’s light, color-changing lakes, and deadwood causeways. In autumn, golden mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes intertwine to create a beautiful picture.?
. Hemu Village is a village surrounded by colorful forests, with breathtaking morning mist and starry skies. The houses are built from logs, filled with a primitive charm.?
. Additionally, Baihaba is also an important part of the autumn scenery in Northern Xinjiang, forming a stunning autumn landscape together with Kanas and Hemu.?
In Southern Xinjiang, Populus euphratica forests are a must-see in October. The Tarim Euphratica Forest Park is the oldest, largest, best-preserved, and most primitive Populus euphratica forest reserve in the world. From the tower, visitors can see the golden hue of the entire Populus euphratica forest in the Tarim River Basin.?
. Furthermore, places such as the Wensu Grand Canyon, Bachu Red Bay Scenic Area, Hotan Night Market, Muji Crater on the Pamir Plateau, and the Dragon Coiled Highway in Southern Xinjiang are also worth visiting.?
. Especially the small loop route in Kashgar, including attractions such as Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Golden Grass Beach, Bandier Blue Lake, and the Dragon Coiled Highway, is the essence of tourism in Southern Xinjiang.?
Beyond natural scenery, Xinjiang’s cultural landscapes are also worth seeing. Tourists can visit the night market in Urumqi to taste local cuisine, or head to Koktokay to experience the paradise of shepherds and the golden autumn scenery.?
. Additionally, Xinjiang’s ethnic cultures are rich and diverse, allowing tourists to gain insights into the customs of ethnic groups such as the Uyghurs and Kazaks.?
In terms of itinerary planning, tourists can choose suitable routes based on their time and preferences. Whether it’s the Kanas and Hemu routes in Northern Xinjiang or the small loop route in Kashgar, Southern Xinjiang, they all offer a full experience of Xinjiang’s beauty and charm.?
. Meanwhile, due to Xinjiang’s vast territory and the long distances between attractions, it is recommended that tourists plan their itinerary in advance and allocate sufficient time for sightseeing.?
In general, October is the prime time for tourism in Xinjiang, with both natural and cultural landscapes that are truly captivating. I hope every tourist can find their own beauty and inspiration in Xinjiang.?