The travel routes in Xinjiang in October are mainly divided into two routes: southern Xinjiang and northern Xinjiang, each with unique natural scenery and cultural characteristics.
For the northern Xinjiang route, the recommended itinerary is as follows:
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi and choose to explore Tianshan Tianchi for the first time, feeling its tranquility and grandeur.
Day 2: Drive to Hemu to greet the dawn and experience the primitive tranquility and warmth.
Day 3: Stroll along Kanas Lake, hike the Three Bays, and enjoy the scenery. At night, gaze at the stars in Jiadenyu.
Day 4: Visit Wuhe Ghost Town and feel the awesome power of nature.
Day 5: Head to Sayram Lake to enjoy the scenery of clear lake water and snow-capped mountains reflected in it.
Day 6: End your northern Xinjiang trip and return to Urumqi.
In addition, the northern Xinjiang route also offers a 6-day Kanas-Hemu tour, covering multiple attractions such as Urumqi, Colorful Beach, Burqin, Kanas, Hemu,乌尔禾魔鬼城 (Wuhe Ghost Town), Karamay, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, and Bole.
For the southern Xinjiang route, the recommended itinerary is as follows:
Day 1: Arrive in Kashgar, explore Kashgar Old Town, and feel the exotic atmosphere.
Day 2: Head to Taxkorgan County, enjoy the scenery of snow-capped mountains along the way, and explore Muji Volcano.
Day 3: Traverse the Panlong Ancient Road, visit Bandier Blue Lake, and experience the magnificent Yadan landform.
Day 4: Head to Mushike Glacier Park and Karakul Lake to have close contact with glaciers and snow-capped mountains.
Day 5: Visit Gaotai Residential Area and explore the desert of Baisha Mountain.
Day 6: You can choose to visit Zepu Populus euphratica Forest or Wensu Grand Canyon for further exploration.
Day 7: End your southern Xinjiang trip and return to Kashgar or home.
For the southern Xinjiang route, you can also choose a 7-day, 6-night adventure tour, or the Kashgar Small Loop and other options based on personal interests and time.
Traveling in Xinjiang in October, whether it’s southern Xinjiang or northern Xinjiang, you can enjoy picturesque autumn scenery. But please note that Xinjiang has a vast territory with long distances between attractions. It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and pay attention to the local weather and traffic conditions.