Visiting Xinjiang at the end of October is a great choice. At this time, Xinjiang is in autumn with pleasant weather and charming scenery. Especially the poplar forests in southern Xinjiang enter their best viewing period, turning golden and resembling a golden fairy tale world.?
Here are some recommended attractions:?
Poplar forests in southern Xinjiang: At the end of October, the leaves of the poplar forests in southern Xinjiang turn golden, making them highly enjoyable to view. Especially the Tarim Poplar Forest Park and Zepu Golden Poplar Forest, which are the largest primitive poplar forests in Xinjiang, offer breathtaking scenery.?
Lop Nur Village: This is a scenic spot that integrates deserts, the Tarim River, poplar forests, lakes, entertainment, and folk customs. It is highly entertaining and enjoyable. Tourists can taste the red willow-grilled fish cooked by the Lop people here and experience unique folk customs.?
Wensu Grand Canyon: Known as the ‘King of Canyons’ and a ‘living textbook of geological history’. Stepping into here, every corner reveals breathtaking scenery and grandeur. It is one of the most beautiful Danxia landscapes in western China.?
Kashi Old Town: This is a living ancient city with a history of thousands of years. From the buildings down to every alleyway, every door, and even every handicraft, they all showcase a long history and culture. It is a place that cannot be missed for experiencing southern Xinjiang’s culture.?
Moreover, some areas in northern Xinjiang are still worth visiting at the end of October, such as Kanas Lake and Hemu Village in the Altay region. Kanas in autumn was rated as one of the top ten most beautiful autumn scenes by Chinese National Geography. Golden birch forests, color-graded fir trees, and magnificent poplar forests constitute a stunning picture scroll.?
In general, visiting Xinjiang at the end of October, whether it’s southern Xinjiang or northern Xinjiang, allows tourists to enjoy the charming autumn scenery and unique natural landscapes. However, please note that the weather in Xinjiang has started to cool down at this time, and tourists need to bring enough warm clothing.?