In October, Xinjiang is suitable for visiting multiple attractions in both Northern and Southern Xinjiang. Here are specific recommendations:
Must-visit attractions in Northern Xinjiang
Hemu: Autumn in Hemu resembles a fairy tale world, with the golden leaves of the birch forest breathtakingly beautiful
Kanas: Autumn in Kanas is colorful, with the birch and larch forests by the lake reflecting off the water, creating a picturesque scene in every frame
Koktokay: Autumn in Koktokay is a marvel of nature, with yellow leaves shining like a fairy tale dreamland
Colorful Beach: A colorful beach that changes unpredictably under the sunset’s rays
Ghost City: The mysterious Ghost City, with autumn winds and sand adding to its enigma
Sayram Lake: Autumn’s Sayram Lake is breathtakingly beautiful, allowing for a lakeside stroll and close encounters with swans
Recommended attractions in Southern Xinjiang
Lop Nur Village: A place integrating deserts, the Tarim River, Huyang forests, lakes, entertainment, and folk customs, highly enjoyable and entertaining
Wensu Grand Canyon: Known as the ‘King of Canyons’, one can climb to the top of the canyon to overlook the entire panorama
Bachu Red Bay Scenic Area: An ecological scenic area integrating lakes, rivers, grasslands, wetlands, gobi, and Huyang forests, bright and radiant in the golden autumn of October
Hotan Night Market: A top-notch destination that gathers all the delicacies of Xinjiang
Taklamakan Desert: China’s largest desert with a rich historical and cultural background, featuring unique sand erosion landscapes
Kashi Ancient City: A living thousand-year-old city, showcasing a long history and culture, so beautiful that not a single frame of video would be wasted
In addition, there is Baisha Lake
Huyang Forest
(such as the Huyang Forest in Luntai, the Tarim Huyang Forest Park, etc.), the Yarkand Khan Palace in莎车
Panlong Ancient Road
Other attractions are also worth visiting.
In short, whether it’s Northern Xinjiang or Southern Xinjiang, October is a time when there are abundant natural landscapes and cultural customs waiting for tourists to explore.