If you plan to visit Xinjiang in September and October, the following attractions are definitely worth visiting:
Kanas is praised as the
Moon Bay is the most beautiful landscape in the Kanas scenic area. In autumn, the leaves turn golden yellow, contrasting beautifully with the emerald-like lake water, creating a stunning view.
2. Wucaitan
Wucaitan is famous for its colorful hills. In autumn, the forests are adorned with colorful clothes. The red, orange, and yellow hues stain the riverbank’s Danxia landform, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene, especially at sunset.
This is a typical Yadan landform in Northern Xinjiang. The colorful soil shines with iridescent light in the sunshine, as if you have entered a fairy tale world.
3. Hemu Village
Hemu Village is known as God’s own land. In autumn, the entire village is covered in gold. Log cabins, snow-capped peaks, and forests constitute a series of stunning paintings.
Here, you can stay in a log cabin, experience rice harvesting, and feel the blessings of nature and the hard work of farmers.
Koktokay is renowned at home and abroad as the
5. Ulho Hu Yanglin (Poplar Forest)
The Ulho Hu Yanglin (Poplar Forest) covers a vast area. In autumn, the leaves gradually change from green to golden yellow, creating a spectacular scene of a golden sea before your eyes.
6. Baihaba Village
Baihaba Village is located on the border between China and Kazakhstan. It is a typical original Tuva village. In autumn, the golden village and the mountains covered with colorful forests constitute a stunning landscape.
In addition, places like the World Devil City, Sayram Lake, and Jiang布拉克 (a place name, translated as Jiangbulake) are also great destinations for autumn tourism in Xinjiang.
If you plan to visit Southern Xinjiang, places like Lop Nur Village, Wensu Grand Canyon, Bachu Red Bay Scenic Area, Hetian Night Market, Taklamakan Desert, and Tarim Hu Yanglin (Poplar Forest) Park are also worth visiting.
Before traveling, please be sure to pay attention to the local weather conditions and tourism policies, and make adequate preparations and plans. The autumn in Xinjiang is breathtakingly beautiful, and I believe you will definitely have an unforgettable travel experience.
