When traveling to Xinjiang in early October, it is recommended to focus on planning a tour of the autumn scenery in Northern Xinjiang, paying attention to budget, transportation, accommodations, dining, and warmth measures, and booking accommodations and understanding local special activities in advance.?
Plan your itinerary and budget:?
Early October is autumn in Xinjiang, with pleasant scenery, especially the autumn scenery of Northern Xinjiang, which is praised as the most beautiful. However, Xinjiang is vast, with distant distances between attractions and high transportation costs. It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance, including transportation methods such as planes, trains, or car rentals for self-driving, and set aside a sufficient budget. A daily budget of over 1000 yuan is recommended to cover expenses such as transportation, accommodations, dining, and tickets.?
Transportation and accommodations:?
Upon arriving in Xinjiang, you can choose Urumqi as your starting point and then transfer to other attractions by plane or long-distance bus. Due to increased accommodation prices during peak tourist seasons, especially around popular scenic areas such as Kanas and Hemu, it is recommended to book accommodations in advance.?
Recommended attractions:?
Kanas: Rated as the most beautiful autumn scenery by Chinese National Geography, with golden mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes weaving into a picturesque scene.?
Hemucun: Known as ‘China’s First Village,’ the rivers, villages, forests, peaks, and birch trees are all dyed golden in autumn, resembling an oil painting.?
Colorful Beach: Wind erosion and water erosion have formed colorful hill landscapes that contrast beautifully with the valley scenery on the south shore.?
Keketohai: A spectacular golden landscape in autumn, it is a paradise for shepherds.?
Special activities and experiences:?
On the grasslands of Xinjiang, you can experience horseback riding, wearing ethnic costumes, grass skiing, and other special activities, but inquire about prices beforehand to avoid being overcharged.?
Try Xinjiang cuisine such as noodles with sauce, big plate chicken, roast whole sheep, etc., but note that prices are not low, and Xinjiang spicy rice noodles are quite spicy. For first-time tries, it is recommended to choose mild spiciness.?
Warmth and sunscreen:?
The temperature in Xinjiang in early October is already relatively low, with large temperature differences between morning and night, especially in mountainous areas. It is recommended to bring insulated jackets or down jackets with fleece lining, and add or remove clothing according to the temperature at any time.?
Meanwhile, the autumn climate is dry with strong UV rays, so bring high-moisturizing skincare products and sunscreen.?
Other precautions:?
If your trip exceeds four days, it is recommended to bring common medications such as cold medicine, antidiarrheal drugs, etc., for unexpected needs.?
Learn about and respect local customs and habits in advance to ensure a pleasant journey and respect for local culture.?
With the above guide, you can better plan your trip to Xinjiang in early October and enjoy the unique charm of Xinjiang’s autumn.?