The autumn travel route guide for Xinjiang is as follows:?
Autumn is the prime time to visit Xinjiang, especially from September to October. During this time, Xinjiang seems like nature’s palette has been overturned, with a riot of colors. It is a paradise for photographers. The following is a classic autumn travel route in Xinjiang, covering many must-visit attractions in Northern Xinjiang, suitable for an in-depth travel experience.?
Day 1: Urumqi?
Activity: Visit the Autonomous Region Museum to understand the history and culture of Xinjiang.?
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Urumqi?
Day 2: Urumqi – Turpan?
Attractions: Visit Turpan Kaner Wells and Kumtag Desert (the closest desert to the city).?
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Shanshan?
Day 3: Shanshan – Tuyugou Mazar Village – Flaming Mountains – Dabancheng Windmills?
Attractions: Visit the ancient Tuyugou Mazar Village, feel the heat of the Flaming Mountains, and pass by the Dabancheng Windmills.?
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Urumqi?
Day 4: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake?
Attractions: Visit Tianshan Heavenly Lake (Yaochi Lake) and admire the tranquil beauty of the alpine lake.?
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Fuyun?
Day 5: Fuyun – Keketuohai?
Attractions: Explore Keketuohai (5A National Geological Park, valleys, mountains, and rivers), and appreciate the grandeur of nature.?
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Beitun?
Day 6: Beitun – Kanas?
Attractions: Spend the whole day exploring Kanas’s ‘Three Most Beautiful Bays’ (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) in autumn, and climb up the Fish Viewing Platform to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake.?
Accommodation: Overnight stay in the cabins within the Kanas scenic area, experiencing the charm of primitive nature?
Day 7: Kanas – Hemu Village?
Attractions: Trek through the Three Bays, explore Hemu Village, experience the unique customs of the local Tuvans, and enjoy the starry night sky in the evening.?
Accommodation: Overnight stay in the cabins within the Hemu scenic area, feeling the tranquility of nature?
Day 8: Hemu Village – Wuerhe Devil City?
Attractions: Enjoy the sunrise at Wuerhe Devil City, explore the Baiyang River Grand Canyon, and experience the uniqueness of the wind-eroded Yadan landform.?
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Wuerhe?
Day 9: Wuerhe – Sayram Lake?
Attractions: Visit Sayram Lake (‘The Last Tear of the Atlantic’), and admire the tranquility and beauty of the plateau lake.?
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Jinghe or Yining?
Day 10: Jinghe/Yining – Nalati Grassland?
Attractions: Visit the Nalati Aerial Grassland and Bayinbrook Grassland to experience the vastness and grandeur of the grasslands.?
Accommodation: Return to Urumqi to end your pleasant journey.?
This route covers many classic attractions in Northern Xinjiang, including Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Wuerhe Devil City, Sayram Lake, and others. It allows you to fully appreciate the colorful and magnificent scenery of Xinjiang during the most beautiful season of autumn. Remember to book accommodation in advance, especially the cabins in Kanas and Hemu, to ensure a smoother and more enjoyable trip.?
