Recommended travel destinations in Xinjiang on October 1 are as follows:?
Kanas: Located in Altay Prefecture, Northern Xinjiang, it mainly features natural landscapes such as alpine lakes, forests, and grasslands. In autumn, Kanas Lake is colorful and very beautiful.?
Hemu: It is a small village inhabited by Tuvans, with houses built using logs, which are very distinctive. In autumn, the birch forests around Hemu village turn golden yellow, contrasting with the wooden houses to form a beautiful picture scroll.?
Sayram Lake: Located in Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Northern Xinjiang, it is the highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang. In autumn, the water of Sayram Lake is azure, and the grassland along the lake turns golden yellow, making it an ideal place for photography.?
Tianshan Tianchi: Located in Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, it mainly features natural landscapes such as alpine lakes, forests, and grasslands. In autumn, the water of Tianshan Tianchi is clear, and the forests along the lake turn golden yellow, making it very beautiful.?
Narati Grassland: Located in Xinyuan County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, it is one of the four largest grasslands in the world. In autumn, the grass on Narati Grassland turns golden yellow, contrasting with the blue sky and white clouds, creating a breathtaking scene.?
Bayinbuluke Grassland: Located on China’s second-largest grassland, in autumn, the grass on Bayinbuluke Grassland turns golden yellow, contrasting with the blue sky and white clouds to form a beautiful picture scroll.?
Colorful Beach: Located in the Yegezituobei Township, about 24 kilometers northwest of Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, it is crossed by the Irtysh River, which flows into the Arctic Ocean. The landform here is unique, belonging to typical colorful hills (or colored hill landform).?
In addition, places like Koktokay, Kashgar Old Town, and Luntai Populus euphratica Forest are also worth visiting.?
. Xinjiang in October boasts enchanting autumn scenery. Whether it’s the Kanas and Hemu loop routes in Northern Xinjiang or the Kashgar + Pamir Plateau mini loop in Southern Xinjiang, they are all excellent travel choices.?