The November travel guide for Xinjiang mainly includes weather conditions, accommodation recommendations, cuisine recommendations, and tourist routes.
In terms of weather, the average temperature in Xinjiang in November drops to around 0°C, with gradually decreasing temperatures, mostly sunny and dry weather, and gradually increasing winds. Therefore, it is recommended that tourists wear light jackets and prepare windproof and cold-resistant clothing, such as windbreakers and down-filled cotton jackets.
In terms of accommodation, large cities such as Urumqi, Korla, and Kashgar have many chain hotels to choose from, with a rich variety. In smaller places, such as Hemu, you can experience unique log cabin homestays, where you can see the starry sky at night, providing an excellent experience. However, please note that there may be overcharging at homestays in popular scenic areas, so tourists need to be prepared in advance.
Regarding cuisine, Xinjiang offers a wide variety of delicious foods that cannot be missed. Da Pan Ji (Big Tray Chicken) is Xinjiang’s top culinary calling card. Pigeon soup is sweet and the meat is tender. Roasted Nang is a kind of belief for Xinjiang people. Roasted stuffed buns are crispy outside and contain soup and meat filling inside. Tourists can taste these authentic Xinjiang cuisines at local food streets or restaurants.
In terms of tourist routes, November in Xinjiang offers unique scenery in both northern and southern Xinjiang. Kanas, Hemu Village, Baihaba, and other places in northern Xinjiang are great destinations for autumn appreciation, while Kashgar Old Town, Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake, and other places in southern Xinjiang offer rich Uyghur customs and magnificent natural scenery. Tourists can choose suitable routes based on their interests and time.
Specifically, the northern Xinjiang route can be: Urumqi – Tianchi Lake – Fuyun – Burqin – Koktokay – Colorful Beach – Kanas – Hemu Village – World Ghost City – Karamay – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Anjihai Grand Canyon – Urumqi.
The southern Xinjiang route can be: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Baisha Lake – Wahkhan Corridor Starting Point – Dragon’s Spine Highway – Bandir Lake – Golden Grass Beach + Stone City – Taxkorgan County – Tahman Wetland – Snow Willow Tree Cave – Karakul Lake – Kashgar – Zepu Poplar Forest – Yarkant Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum – Yarkant/Yingjisha – Yingjisha Small Knife Village – Terracotta Village – Kashgar, etc.
In summary, the travel guide for November in Xinjiang needs to comprehensively consider weather, accommodation, cuisine, tourist routes, and other aspects. I hope the above information can provide useful reference for tourists’ trip to Xinjiang.