Here are some recommended scenic spots for autumn tourism in Xinjiang:
Kanas
Feature: Kanas is known as the “Eastern Switzerland”. It is even more poetic and picturesque in autumn. Golden leaves, azure lake water, and distant snowy mountains together form a stunningly beautiful painting.
Tour experience: It is recommended to visit Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay, and other attractions in the morning or evening when the light is soft and the scenery is enchanting. Taking a boat tour on Kanas Lake is also an unforgettable experience.
Hemu Village
Feature: Hemu Village is a well-preserved Tuwa people village. It is peaceful and beautiful in autumn, like a hidden paradise. The birch leaves turn yellow, contrasting nicely with the primitive wooden houses.
Tour experience: Visit Haden Viewing Platform in the morning to overlook the entire Hemu Village and snowy mountains, feeling the grandeur and vastness of nature.
Colorful Beach
Feature: Colorful Beach is famous for its peculiar landform and rich colors. In autumn, it is even more colorful, with red, yellow, green, blue, purple, and other colors intertwined, forming a magnificent painting.
Tour experience: Visit in the evening when the sunset turns the earth golden, contrasting beautifully with the rocks of Colorful Beach, creating a breathtaking scene.
Koktokay
Feature: Koktokay Scenic Area is a national 5A scenic area and national geological park. In autumn, the colorful leaves contrast beautifully with the clear streams.
Tour experience: You can explore Irtysh Grand Canyon, walk on the wooden plank road to touch the icy river water, and admire the unique landform of Shenzhong Mountain.
Sayram Lake
Feature: Sayram Lake is the highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang, with the reputation of “the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean”. In autumn, the lake water is deep blue, forming a picturesque scene with the golden trees.
Tour experience: It is recommended to take a stroll by the lake and enjoy the golden sunshine casting on the withered grass, as well as the exquisite scenery formed by the distant snowy mountains and the lake.
Tarim Hu Yanglin
Feature: Tarim Hu Yanglin is the largest primitive Hu Yanglin (Populus euphratica) park in Xinjiang. In autumn, the Hu Yanglin forest is dyed in layers of colors, breathtakingly beautiful.
Tour experience: Take a vintage train along the tracks through the golden jungle for an incredibly fantastic journey.
In addition, Baihaba Village, Wulungu Lake, Tianshan Tianchi, Duku Highway, as well as Jiangbulake, Xiata, Pamir Plateau, and other places are also great destinations for autumn tourism in Xinjiang.
. Each scenic spot has its unique charm and scenery, worth exploring.