There are many places suitable for tourism in Xinjiang in October, but based on scenic characteristics and tourist reviews, the following places are particularly recommended:
Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, Hemu, and Koktokay: Kanas was rated as the most beautiful autumn scenery by Chinese National Geography in early October, with golden mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes intertwining into a stunning picture scroll.
Hemu Village is known as ‘China’s First Village’. Its rivers, villages, forests, mountains, and birch trees are dyed golden in autumn, beautiful like a fairyland in a painting.
Koktokay also boasts breathtaking autumn scenery.
Southern Xinjiang’s Lop Nur Village, Wensu Grand Canyon, and Tarim Poplar Forest Park: Lop Nur Village integrates deserts, the Tarim River, poplar forests, lakes, entertainment, and folk customs, making it highly entertaining and enjoyable.
Wensu Grand Canyon is known as the ‘King of Canyons’, with breathtaking scenery that is惊人.
Tarim Poplar Forest Park is the largest primitive poplar forest in Xinjiang. The best viewing period is from mid-to-late October, with breathtaking scenery.
In addition, places like Wucai Beach, Kashi Ancient City, and Baisha Lake are also worth visiting. The rocks at Wucai Beach have changing colors, appearing colorful under the setting sun.
Kashi Ancient City is a living ancient city with a thousand-year history, full of long-standing culture and history.
Baisha Lake attracts countless tourists with its unique charm of ‘half is white sand, half is lake water’.
In general, no matter it’s Northern Xinjiang or Southern Xinjiang in October, both have their unique landscapes and charm. Tourists can choose suitable tourist destinations according to their interests and time.
