Detailed recommendations for a 5-day tour of Xinjiang in October are as follows:?
Route One:?
Day1: Urumqi – Koktokay – Fuyun/Koktokay. Upon arrival, you can visit the Koktokay scenic area to appreciate its magnificent natural scenery.?
Day2: Fuyun/Koktokay – Hemu. Head to Hemu Village to enjoy the peaceful countryside scenery and honest local customs. In the evening, you can admire the starry sky of Hemu and stay overnight in a small wooden cabin in Hemu.?
Day3: Hemu – Kanas. Visit Kanas Lake and its Three Bays (Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay) to feel the charm of the lake and mountains. Stay overnight in Jiadenyu.?
Day4: Jiadenyu – Colorful Beach – Ghost City – Urho. Set out in the morning to visit the Yadan landform of Colorful Beach, then proceed to the Ghost City to experience its unique wind-eroded landform. Rest in Urho in the evening.?
Day5: Urho – Populus Euphratica Forest – Urumqi. On the last day, visit the Populus Euphratica Forest to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the poplar trees in autumn, and then return to Urumqi to end the trip.?
Route Two:?
Day1: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – S21 Desert Highway – Burqin. First, visit the beautiful scenery of Tianshan Tianchi, then cross the S21 Desert Highway and arrive in Burqin for rest.?
Day2: Burqin – Kanas. Spend the whole day exploring Kanas Lake and its surrounding attractions, such as the Three Bays and Fish Viewing Terrace. You can choose to stay overnight in a small wooden cabin within the Kanas scenic area.?
Day3: Kanas – Hemu. Head to Hemu Village to experience the life and culture of the Tuvans. Enjoy the starry sky of Hemu again in the evening and stay overnight in a small wooden cabin in Hemu.?
Day4: Hemu – Daqin Film and Television City – Urho. Visit Daqin Film and Television City to experience the charm of film and television shooting, and then head to Urho for rest.?
Day5: Urho – Ghost City – Urumqi. On the last day, visit the Ghost City and then return to Urumqi to end your pleasant trip to Xinjiang.?
Both routes allow you to fully experience the dazzling colors and rich landscapes of autumn in Xinjiang in October. You can choose the suitable route according to your personal preferences and schedule.?