The Xinjiang travel guide for October 1 mainly includes the small ring routes of Kanas and Hemo in northern Xinjiang, as well as the small ring route of Kashgar + Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang.?
Northern Xinjiang Kanas, Hemo Small Ring Route:?
Best travel time: From September to mid-October, when the autumn colors in Xinjiang are at their peak, especially in Kanas and Hemo, which are breathtakingly beautiful.?
Transportation: Urumqi has direct flights, and Altay is suitable for chartering a car or self-driving (caution is needed when self-driving, as some road sections may be dangerous).?
Must-visit attractions:?
Kanas: The lake changes from lake blue to emerald green with the seasons, and it is breathtakingly beautiful.?
Hemo Village: Original wooden houses, white birches, and curling smoke constitute picturesque scenes.?
Other scenic spots such as Nalati Grassland and Sayram Lake are also unmissable beauties.?
Recommended itinerary: Routes such as Urumqi-S21 Desert Highway-Wulungu Lake-Colorful Beach Sunset-Burqin-Hemo Village-Kanas Lake can be referenced.?
Southern Xinjiang Kashgar + Pamir Plateau Small Ring Route:?
Must-visit attractions: Kashgar Old City, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Panlong Ancient Road, Muztagh Ata, Baisha Lake, etc.?
Recommended itinerary: Routes such as Kashgar-Baisha Lake-Muztagh Ata Glacier Park-Tajikistan County-Panlong Ancient Road-Kashgar, allowing you to experience the unique natural scenery and cultural customs of southern Xinjiang.?
In addition, self-driving in Xinjiang is also a good choice, but attention needs to be paid to road conditions, weather, and driving safety. During the self-driving process, you can take breaks at appropriate times to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, such as the Duku Highway, etc.?
. Meanwhile, preparing suitable clothing according to weather changes is also essential.?
The above guide is for reference only, and the specific itinerary needs to be adjusted according to personal interests and time. During the trip, please respect local customs and habits, protect the natural environment, and enjoy a wonderful journey in Xinjiang.?