Autumn is also a very suitable season to travel to North Xinjiang. Snow mountains, Populus euphratica forests, birch forests, primitive villages, small wooden houses, herds of cattle and sheep, deserts, etc., are all breathtakingly beautiful. The autumn sky in China is none other than Xinjiang, which is beautiful, romantic, leisurely, and aesthetically pleasing.
Leaf-Changing Time in North Xinjiang
Early September: Yellow leaves begin to appear, with the entire Kanas area becoming colorful.
Mid-September onwards: 80% of the leaves are covered in yellow, entering the peak season for viewing the autumn colors of North Xinjiang.
National Day holiday: If the weather is stable, the yellow leaves can last until after the National Day holiday. If there are frequent cold currents, they will fall earlier.
Recommended Attractions for Autumn
1. Five Colored Beach
The sunset is very stunning. The unique geological structure and rich colors make it a great place for photos.
2. Hemu Village
Known as the “God’s Back Garden,” especially in the morning when the sunrise illuminates the small wooden houses and morning mist, it is truly a fairy-tale scene.
3. Moon Bay
The most beautiful spot in the Kanas Scenic Area. When the leaves turn golden in autumn, paired with the emerald green lake water, it is simply stunning.
4. Viewing Fish Pavilion
A place with a mysterious charm, offering panoramic views of Kanas, a truly divine location.
5. Sayram Lake
The azure lake water paired with the snow-capped mountains in the background, Sayram Lake is breathtakingly beautiful anytime.
Travel Route
D1: Urumqi – S21 – Five Colored Beach – Burqin
D2: Burqin – Hemu Viewing Platform – Hemu River – Hemu Bridge – Hemu Village
D3: Hemu – Kanas – Jadengyu
D4: Kanas – Devil City – Wulunmuqi
D5: Wulunmuqi – Sayram Lake
D6: Sayram Lake – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Urumqi
Travel Tips
1. Autumn in North Xinjiang is short, with leaves turning yellow for only about 20 days. The exact timing varies slightly each year, but generally, going during the Mid-Autumn Festival or National Day holiday is more reliable.
2. The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang in autumn is significant, so a thick jacket is essential.
3. Xinjiang is vast, so chartering a vehicle or joining a carpool for a self-guided tour is the best option.
4. Autumn is the peak season for Xinjiang, so be sure to plan ahead.
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