Visiting Xinjiang in October and November, both Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang have their unique scenery and experiences, but it is generally recommended to visit them separately to avoid aesthetic fatigue.
Northern Xinjiang:
In October and November, Northern Xinjiang offers picturesque autumn scenery, especially in the Altay region, such as Kanas and Hemu. From late October to early November, some areas begin to snow, and the snowy scenery is equally charming. At this time, you can admire the bursting autumn colors of Kanas, where golden yellow, fiery red, and the azure sky complement each other, with lakes as mirrors, creating a mesmerizing beauty.
. Meanwhile, the blue ice landscape of Sayram Lake is also a major attraction. The lake surface is as calm as a mirror, reflecting the azure sky, creating a breathtaking sight.
. In addition, Hemu Village is immersed in autumn, with wooden houses perfectly blending with snow-capped mountains, forests, meadows, blue skies, and white clouds, resembling a fairy tale world.
Southern Xinjiang:
In October and November, Southern Xinjiang has a pleasant autumn climate, making it a good time to travel. Southern Xinjiang is dominated by cultural landscapes and geological features. You can explore extreme landscapes such as plateaus, snow-capped mountains, deserts, lakes, glaciers, wetlands, and canyons, each scene presenting a breathtakingly beautiful picture. At this time, some胡杨林 (poplar forests) are still ‘blooming’, such as the Lop Nur Poplar Forest. Large areas of poplar forests are integrated with rivers, deserts, gobi, oases, sandy lakes, ancient roads, and desert grasslands, creating a captivating scenery.
. At the same time, you can also encounter the ancient Western Regions civilization, such as the Silk Road and camel bells of the Western Regions, as if coming from a thousand years ago.
Travel Tips:
Due to the different landscapes between Northern and Southern Xinjiang, and the relatively long distance between them, it is generally not recommended to visit both at the same time to avoid aesthetic fatigue and the exhaustion of rushing.
The weather in Xinjiang starts to cool down in October and November, especially with a large temperature difference between morning and night. It is recommended to bring coats, raincoats, down jackets, and other warm clothing.
Transportation in Xinjiang is relatively convenient, and you can choose to travel to various attractions by plane, train, or rented car/self-driving.
In general, visiting Xinjiang in October and November, whether it’s Northern Xinjiang or Southern Xinjiang, will offer you different scenic beauty and experiences. However, please choose a suitable travel route based on your personal interests and schedule.
