October is one of the best times to travel to Xinjiang during autumn. During this period, the natural landscapes of Xinjiang are rich in color and have a strong sense of hierarchy, especially Kanas in Northern Xinjiang and the Populus euphratica forests in Southern Xinjiang, which both display their most beautiful scenery of the year.
In Northern Xinjiang, the autumn scenery of Kanas and Hemu Village in early October is particularly enchanting. Kanas is known as the "best autumn scenery", with valleys covered in golden hues and serene lakes, resembling a painting. Hemu Village, on the other hand, resembles a fairy tale world, with yellow leaves covering the entire village in gold.
Furthermore, the Nalati Grassland in Yili, Northern Xinjiang, also enters its most beautiful season in late October, with colorful autumn scenery on the grassland and valleys filled with colorful trees, creating a charming spectacle.
In Southern Xinjiang, from mid-October to late October, the Populus euphratica forests turn fully golden, creating a magnificent and serene beauty that is a paradise for photographers. At the same time, Southern Xinjiang also boasts historic human landscapes, such as Kashgar Old City and Id Kah Mosque, which are suitable for visiting throughout the year.
Especially after October 15th, the Populus euphratica forests in Southern Xinjiang enter their best viewing period, with the leaves turning golden, making it the most beautiful season of the year.
Furthermore, the temperature in Xinjiang in October is pleasant, with an average temperature ranging from 5℃ to 15℃, which is ideal for tourism. Moreover, except during the National Day holiday, there are relatively fewer tourists, and consumption is also lower.
However, it should be noted that most areas in Northern Xinjiang will experience snowfall in October, such as Kanas and Hemu. Although the scenery after snowfall is beautiful, it may also have a certain impact on the itinerary.
In summary, traveling to Xinjiang in October allows one to appreciate the stunning autumn scenery of Kanas and Hemu in Northern Xinjiang, as well as the Populus euphratica forests in Southern Xinjiang. It is one of the best times to travel to Xinjiang during autumn.