Xinjiang's charm is overwhelming! Still savoring it a week after returning

Kanasi Golden Fairy Tale

Best time: September 20 - October 5

Must-shoot spots: Moon Bay morning mist, panoramic view from Fish Watching Platform

Hemu Village's forest ablaze with colors

Morning mist photography: Arrive at Harden Platform before 7 AM

Special experience: Stay in a cabin and watch the starry sky

Luntai Poplar Forest Feast

Golden period: October 10 - 25

Outfit suggestion: Red/white long dress

🚗 8-day classic loop (Autumn color special route)
D1 Urumqi → S21 Desert Highway → Burqin
D2 Burqin → Hemu Village (stay in a cabin)
D3 Hemu morning mist → Kanasi Three Bays
D4 Kanasi → World Devil City → Karamay
D5 Sailimu Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Jinghe
D6 Anjihai Grand Canyon → Urumqi
D7 Kumtag Desert → Tuyugou
D8 Turpan → Flaming Mountains → Urumqi

📸 Autumn Photography Guide

Kanasi: 7 AM at Moon Bay (morning mist + golden reflection)

Hemu Village: Aerial shot of the whole village’s autumn colors from Harden Platform

Luntai Poplar Forest: Golden tree shadows in the evening slanting light

Sailimu Lake: West road around the lake for snow mountains + blue lake + yellow grass

🍂 Autumn Special Delicacies
✅ Seasonal treats:

Altay grilled cold-water fish

Turpan grapes (in season in September)

Habahe mushroom feast

Korla fragrant pears

💡 Autumn Travel Tips

Temperature: 0-15℃ (down jacket + windbreaker essential)

Accommodation: Book 30 days in advance during peak season

Vehicle condition: Choose a 4WD off-road vehicle for charter (some sections have snow)

Gear: Thermos + hand warmers + anti-slip shoes