Autumn is an absolutely beautiful season in Xinjiang, with multiple recommended tourist routes in both northern and southern Xinjiang. Here are some selected autumn tourist routes in Xinjiang:?
Classic Northern Xinjiang Route:?
Route 1 (7-day tour): Starting from Urumqi, passing through the S21 Desert Highway, arrive at Wucaitan, then explore Kanas, hike the Three Bays, visit Hemu Village, and continue to Sayram Lake, Nalati Aerial Grassland, and Bayinbuluke Grassland, before returning to Urumqi along the Duku Highway.?
Route 2 (5-day tour): Starting from Urumqi, head to Wulungu Lake and Wucaitan, then delve deeper into Hemu Village and Kanas, visit Wuerhe Devil’s City and Poplar Forest, and finally return to Urumqi.?
Route 3 (12-day in-depth tour): Starting from Urumqi, passing through Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Sayram Lake, Wuerhe Poplar Forest, Wuerhe Devil’s City, Baiyang River Grand Canyon, and other attractions, before returning to Urumqi. This route covers multiple well-known attractions in northern Xinjiang and is suitable for in-depth exploration.?
Southern Xinjiang Special Route:?
Route 1 (7-day tour): Starting from Kashgar, visit Kashgar Old Town, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Dragon’s Spine Highway, Tarim Poplar Forest, Muztagh Ata, Baisha Lake, and other attractions, before returning to Kashgar.?
Route 2 (5-day tour): Starting from Kashgar, head to Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and Muji Volcano, then visit the starting point of the Wakhan Corridor, Stone City Golden Grass Beach in Taxkorgan County, and return to Kashgar after crossing the Dragon’s Spine Highway.?
North-South Xinjiang Connection Route:?
Starting from Urumqi, passing through Fuyun, Koktokay, Hemu, Kanas, Jiadenyu, Wucaitan, Wuerhe, and other places, before returning to Urumqi, this route connects multiple well-known attractions in northern Xinjiang and is suitable for tourists who want to fully experience the scenery of Xinjiang.?
Each route has its unique scenery and cultural experiences, and tourists can choose a suitable route based on their interests and time. Meanwhile, due to Xinjiang’s vast territory and the long distances between attractions, it is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and arrange your time reasonably.?