The best travel routes in Xinjiang in September mainly concentrate in Northern Xinjiang, focusing on appreciating the beautiful autumn scenery. Here is the recommended travel route:?
Day 1 to Day 2: Departing from Urumqi, you can head to Koktokay. Along the way, you can enjoy the magnificent natural scenery, and for accommodation, you can choose to stay in Fuyun or Beitun at night.?
Day 3 to Day 4: Then proceed to Hemu Village, a must-visit destination in Xinjiang in September. The golden autumn scenery in Hemu is enchanting, and you can stay in the log cabins in Hemu Village at night to experience the local folk customs.?
Day 5 to Day 6: Next, head to Kanas Lake to visit famous attractions such as Shenxian Bay, Wolong Bay, and Moon Bay. The autumn scenery in Kanas is breathtakingly beautiful, making it a paradise for photographers. For accommodation, you can choose to stay in the log cabins within the Kanas scenic area.?
Day 7: Visit Colorful Beach to appreciate the unique landscape of wind-eroded Yadan landform. Afterwards, you can head to Urho Devil’s City to feel the awesome power of nature. For accommodation, you can choose to stay in Urho or Burqin at night.?
Subsequent itinerary: Depending on personal time and interests, you can choose to continue exploring other attractions in Northern Xinjiang, such as Sayram Lake, Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountains, etc., or return to Urumqi to end your journey.?
This route covers the most representative autumn scenery in Xinjiang in September, from Hemu to Kanas, and then to Colorful Beach and the Devil’s City, each place is so enchanting that visitors find it hard to leave. I hope this route can add unforgettable memories to your Xinjiang trip.?