Recommended travel routes in Xinjiang in September are as follows:?
Depart from Urumqi and explore the autumn scenery of Northern Xinjiang:?
D1: Gather in Urumqi and prepare to start the autumn trip.?
D2: Head along the S21 Desert Expressway, pass by Wulungu Lake, admire the colorful Wucai Beach, and arrive in Burqin.?
D3: Depart from Burqin and explore Kanas Lake in depth, including scenic spots such as Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, and finally arrive in Jiadenyu.?
D4: Take a short break in Jiadenyu and then head to the historic Hemu Ancient Village to immerse yourself in the charm of autumn. You can experience Hemu Starry Sky Camp and sunrise at Hemu Viewing Platform.?
Continue the journey in Northern Xinjiang and experience diverse scenery:?
D5: Depart from Hemu and explore the mysterious Urho Magic City, then admire the spectacular scenery of the Populus euphratica Forest in Urho (arranged from September 20th), and finally arrive in Karamay.?
D6: Depart from Karamay and head to Sayram Lake, known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean", to feel the tranquility and beauty of the lake.?
D7: Continue exploring Sayram Lake or choose to visit Yining, Nalati Aerial Grassland, Bayinbuluke, and other places to experience more natural scenery.?
End the trip and return to Urumqi:?
D8: According to the itinerary, you may choose to revisit some attractions or enjoy free activities in Urumqi directly, and then prepare for the return trip.?
In addition, self-driving is a good choice for traveling in Xinjiang in September. You can freely arrange your itinerary and stop anytime to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.?
. But please be sure to pay attention to driving safety and plan your itinerary and accommodation in advance.?
This route covers some classic and must-visit attractions in Xinjiang in September, such as Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Urho Magic City, etc. It also has sufficient flexibility to be adjusted according to personal interests and time. I hope this route can provide useful references for your trip to Xinjiang.?