The best tourist routes in Xinjiang in October mainly revolve around the unique attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang. Here are two recommended tourist routes:?
I. Northern Xinjiang Kanas + Hemu + Sayram Lake Loop?
This is one of the most popular tourist routes in Xinjiang in October, covering multiple classic attractions in northern Xinjiang. The specific itinerary is as follows:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, airport/station pick-up, and stay at a hotel in Urumqi city.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi Lake to admire the peaceful lakeside scenery, then cross the S21 Desert Highway and arrive in Burqin.?
Day 3: Visit Kanas Lake in Burqin to admire the beauty of the color-changing lake in autumn and visit attractions such as the Three Bays. Stay overnight in Jiadengyu.?
Day 4: Head to Hemu Village to experience the tranquility and warmth of the primitive village, and enjoy the starry sky at night.?
Day 5: Enjoy the morning fog and sunrise in Hemu Village, then head to Colorful Beach to admire the sunset scenery, and return to Burqin in the evening.?
Day 6: Visit the Wind-Eroded Devil City to feel the wonders of nature and then head to the stunning Hu Yang Forest that does not fall in autumn.?
Day 7: After waking up naturally, arrange airport transfer and end the pleasant northern Xinjiang tour.?
In addition, according to the itinerary and time availability, you can also choose to add attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi Lake and Nalati Aerial Grassland.?
II. Southern Xinjiang Kashgar + Pamir Plateau Small Loop?
Southern Xinjiang attracts many tourists with its unique ethnic customs and magnificent natural scenery. October is also a good time to visit southern Xinjiang. Here is the recommended itinerary for the southern Xinjiang Kashgar + Pamir Plateau small loop:?
Day 1: Arrive in Kashgar, visit Kashgar Old Town, and feel the rich Uyghur culture.?
Day 2: Head to attractions such as Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake to admire the magnificent scenery of the plateau lakes.?
Day 3: Visit attractions such as Stone City and Golden Grass Beach and then head to Taxkorgan County to experience the plateau customs.?
Day 4: Visit attractions such as Caiyun Renjia and Xiabandi Reservoir in Taxkorgan County and then return to Kashgar.?
Day 5: Head to Dawakun Desert to experience exciting activities such as desert off-roading and sandboarding.?
Day 6: Visit the Zepu Golden Hu Yang Forest to admire the beautiful scenery of Hu Yang trees in autumn and then return to Kashgar city.?
Day 7: Visit famous attractions such as the Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar city and then end the southern Xinjiang tour?
These two routes cover the classic attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang respectively, and tourists can choose the suitable route according to their interests and time. No matter which route is chosen, they can appreciate Xinjiang’s unique natural scenery and rich ethnic culture.?