Xinjiang Autumn Travel Guide: Explore the Beauty of the Wilderness

This is my 12th year traveling around the world. Autumn has quietly arrived. Over the years, I have seen many places in autumn, such as the gentle beauty of Suzhou and Hongcun in Jiangnan, the grandeur of Beijing and Nanjing, but what I can't forget is the beauty of the Xinjiang wilderness in autumn...🍁🌄 Travel Route 🗺️ Day 1: All over the country - Urumqi ✈️ Arrive in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, and feel the unique charm of this city. Day 2: Urumqi - Tianshan Tianchi - Altay City 🏞️🚗 Tianshan Tianchi: Tianchi in autumn is like a fairyland. The snow on the mountain and the blue color of Tianchi complement each other, plus the orange-yellow leaves, as if you are in a Swiss painting. 📸 Go to Altay City to prepare for the next journey. Day 3: Altay - Ahe Highway - Hemu Centennial Old House - Hemu 🛣️🏡 Ahe Highway: The scenery along the way is beautiful, and the aerial photography of vehicles passing through the yellow forest is shocking. 🚗📷 Hemu: Known as the "God's Land", wake up from the cabin in the morning, go up the mountain to watch the morning mist dissipate, and the cattle and sheep roam freely in the mountains and forests, as if in a fairy tale world. 🏞️🐄 Day 4: Hemu - Kanas - Jiadengyu 🏞️🚗 Kanas: One of the four autumn viewing spots in the motherland, the morning mist and cattle and sheep in the three bays, plus the reflection of the snow-capped mountains and the spruce forest, constitute a beautiful picture. 📸🌄 Day 5: Jiadengyu - Devil City - Karamay 🏰🚗 Devil City: Explore this mysterious land and feel the magic of nature. 🏰 Go to Karamay to experience the unique style of this city. Day 6: Karamay - Sailimu Lake - Sailimu Lake 🌊🚗 Sailimu Lake: The place where Sa Beining said "it's a waste of life if you don't come once". The autumn mountains and the lake of Sailimu Lake are like the sea of Xinjiang, which is refreshing. 🌊🍂 Day 7: Sailimu Lake - Urumqi 🌊🚗 Return to Urumqi from Sailimu Lake and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang along the way. Day 8: Urumqi - All over the country ✈️ End the pleasant Xinjiang tour and return to all parts of the country. Recommended check-in points 📸 Tianshan Tianchi: Take a photo of the same style as Switzerland and feel the beauty of Tianchi in autumn. Hemu: Experience the fairy tale world of morning mist and cattle and sheep roaming freely in the mountains and forests. Kanas: Excellent place to enjoy autumn, take pictures of the morning mist in the three bays and the reflection of the snow-capped mountains and the spruce forest. Sailimu Lake: Feel the sea of Xinjiang, take pictures of the autumn mountains and lakes. Ahe Highway: Aerial photography of vehicles passing through the yellow forest, recording the shocking scenery along the way. Travel Tips 💡 Dress: It is recommended to wear light/brilliant clothes, which will make the photos more beautiful. 👗👔 Sun protection: The ultraviolet rays are very strong, so sun protection is very important. 🧴🌞 Transportation: Xinjiang is vast and rich in resources. You have to drive 3-5 hours a day in Northern Xinjiang. It is recommended to plan your itinerary and transportation in advance. 🚗🗺️ Summary 🎉 The beauty of Xinjiang's autumn is unforgettable. From the fairyland of Tianshan Tianchi to the fairy tale world of Hemu, to the beautiful autumn scenery of Kanas and the magnificent lake of Sailimu Lake, every place is refreshing. Pack your bags, follow this guide, and explore the beauty of Xinjiang's wilderness together! 🍂✨🧳