The recommended 3-day itinerary for traveling in Xinjiang in September is as follows:?
Day 1: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Hongshan Park?
Morning: Depart from Urumqi to Tianshan Tianchi. The scenery of Tianshan Tianchi is beautiful, with the lake reflecting the snow-capped mountains, making it a great place for photos and sightseeing.?
Afternoon: Head to Hongshan Park, where the trees are dense and it is a quiet place suitable for leisure and exercise, allowing you to feel the tranquility of nature.?
Day 2: Kanas Lake – Baihaba Village?
Morning: Head to Kanas Lake, the core area of the Kanas scenic area. The lake water is clear and bottomless, surrounded by mountains, earning it the title of ‘Fairyland on Earth’. Tourists can take a walk by the lake and feel the beauty of the lakeside scenery.?
Afternoon: Head to Baihaba Village, an ancient village where descendants of Genghis Khan live, allowing you to feel a strong historical atmosphere.?
Day 3: Hemu Village – Colorful Beach?
Morning: Head to Hemu Village, where the Tuwa people live in communities and is known as the ‘Garden of God’s Afterworld’. Tourists can visit Tuwa households to understand their living customs and culture, and also taste authentic Tuwa cuisine. Meanwhile, the natural scenery around Hemu Village is also very enchanting, where you can ride horses across the grasslands and admire the distant snow-capped mountains and nearby streams.?
Afternoon: Head to the Colorful Beach, which is famous for its colorful landforms with red, yellow, green, white, and other colors intertwined, resembling a huge palette. Tourists can take photos here to record this rare and spectacular sight.?
The above itinerary covers some of the highlights of Xinjiang tourism in September, but the specific itinerary needs to be adjusted according to tourists’ personal interests and time arrangements. Meanwhile, due to Xinjiang’s vast territory and sparse population, the choice of transportation is also crucial. It is recommended to plan the itinerary in advance and book accommodations and tickets in advance.?