There are many great places to visit in Xinjiang in October, especially in southern Xinjiang, where the scenery is charming and there are relatively fewer tourists. Here are some recommended tourist attractions:
Lop Nur Village: Located in Dunkuotan Township, Yuli County, it integrates desert, Tarim River, Populus euphratica Forest, lakes, entertainment, and folk customs, making it very观赏性和entertaining. Here, tourists can taste the red willow-branch grilled fish cooked by the Lop people and enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery at the same time.
Taklamakan Desert: As the largest desert in China and the second-largest shifting desert in the world, the Taklamakan Desert has a rich historical and cultural background. Entering the desert, tourists will be awestruck by the endless sand sea and can also admire various sand erosion landforms of different shapes.
Wensu Grand Canyon: Known as the Danxia Landform of Tianshan Mountains and the City of Ten Thousand Mountains, it is a paradise for photographers. The scenery inside the canyon is like a living museum of geological evolution, breathtaking to behold.
Kashi Old Town: As one of the 36 kingdoms of the Western Regions, Kashi Old Town is a千年-old town with vitality. Tourists can feel the strong historical and cultural atmosphere here and taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine at the same time.
Populus euphratica Forest: October is the best time to view the Populus euphratica Forest. Whether it’s the Huludao Populus euphratica Forest, the Tarim Populus euphratica Forest, or the Bachu Red Sea Populus euphratica Forest, they all display golden autumn leaves and resilient beauty. Tourists can take photos in these forests to cherish the memories of time’s legends.
In addition, attractions such as Baisha Lake, Panlong Ancient Road, Hetian Night Market, and Muji Crater on the Pamir Plateau are also worth visiting.
. Traveling in Xinjiang in October, tourists can not only enjoy the beautiful natural scenery but also experience the rich folk culture and authentic cuisine.
Please note that the weather in Xinjiang gradually becomes cooler starting from October, with average temperatures dropping to 5-14℃. Tourists should take appropriate warm clothing measures before traveling.
. At the same time, due to Xinjiang’s vast territory and the long distances between attractions, it is recommended that tourists plan their itinerary in advance and合理安排时间. (Note: ‘合理安排时间’ remains in Chinese as it is a direct instruction)