Best travel destinations in September, recommended travel destinations for autumn
September is such a wonderful month. Some places are still hanging on to the tail end of summer, while some places have already entered the brilliant early autumn. The temperature is comfortable and there are few people in the off-season, making it the best month for travel!
While the peak period of National Day has not yet arrived, You Xiaojun has picked out 8 places for you. They can be said to be the birthplace of wallpapers, and any photo you take will turn them into a blockbuster.
Mordaoga
Autumn in the north is heaven. In September, the weather in Mordaoga, located at 51° north latitude, has already turned cooler. As the first national park in the Greater Khingan Range of Inner Mongolia, it can be said that it enjoys the unique blessing of autumn!
The crisp, clear autumn air, rarely seen in the south, is a daily sight here. Endless forests stretch as far as the eye can see, straight roads stretch as far as the eye can see. A gentle breeze, free of moisture and carrying the fragrance of distant vegetation, brushes across your face with a refreshing coolness. The sun gilds the birch trees, turning their leaves golden and warming us. This is what autumn should be like! Not to mention, every photo you take is a vast wallpaper.
Xiaodongjiang
If you miss the Xiaodong River, you'll have to wait a whole year for the morning mist. September is the perfect time to enjoy it! Even if you've never heard of Xiaodong River, these pictures will surely look familiar. The seemingly ordinary river becomes enchantingly beautiful and vibrant thanks to the morning mist. Sunrise and sunset, an old man fishing, a girl holding a lantern on a boat...all of this creates a poetic landscape painting visible to the naked eye.
The beauty of Dongjiang Lake is a magical creation of both nature and man. The temperature difference between the flowing water and the lake surface, combined with the lush vegetation on both sides, creates this dreamlike, misty atmosphere. September is the ideal time to visit, both in terms of weather and fog density. After October, the weather cools and the fog thins, and we won't have the chance to enjoy this stunning scenery again until the following summer.
Lugu Lake
Lugu Lake in the off-season—this is life! The morning glow of Lugu Lake is blocked by high-rise buildings, and the evening glow is KOed by overtime work. Anyone trapped in the city would be tempted to take a day off after seeing such a scene!
Don't hold it back! Take some time off and head to Yunnan! As September approaches, the rain is gradually subsiding, and the sun is finally setting in for an abundance of sunny days. Crucially, summer vacation is over, and with peak season behind us, accommodation and airfares are affordable, and the crowds won't clutter your photo frame. Watch the sunset from your B&B's terrace, spend an afternoon swinging by the lake, or rent a car and enjoy a leisurely ride along the shoreline in the breeze—this is life!
Shaxi Ancient Town
A forgotten ancient tea-horse town, Shaxi was once an important post station on the ancient Tea-Horse Road, located between Dali and Lijiang. It boasts intact theaters, hotels, temples, and village gates. With the decline of the ancient road, the area gradually fell into oblivion, preserving the charm of its former tea-horse town.
Visit Shaxi in September and walk along the crumbling stone paths that lead you into the mountains. The vast autumn countryside and tranquility will instantly envelop you. Distant mountains, people working in the fields, the clear Heihui River, golden cornfields, and the harvested fruits on the stone bridge over the stream. The majestic beauty of the vast sky and the ancient elegance paint a picture of the most beautiful pastoral landscape.
Southern Xinjiang
I want to recommend you to go to Xinjiang every month. If you can only go to southern Xinjiang once in your life, then I recommend you go in September and October. The temperature is comfortable, the poplar trees are golden, and the fruits are fragrant. You can't miss the delicious food and beautiful scenery.
Xinjiang is remote and difficult to travel, but to make the most of your time, we'll traverse Xinjiang's most beautiful highway—the Taklamakan Desert Highway—through the heart of southern Xinjiang and into the Pamir Plateau! See rivers and lakes, desert poplar trees, cultural relics, ethnic customs, canyon Buddhist caves, snow-capped mountains and glaciers, and plateau wetlands...
We will also flexibly adjust the itinerary according to the changes in the autumn colors of the Populus euphratica, try to leave no regrets, and let everyone see enough in one go!
Moreover, we have 10 years of experience in organizing routes in southern Xinjiang. We conduct on-site inspections every year and continuously optimize the routes based on feedback and suggestions, just to leave you with wonderful memories of your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Xinjiang.
Komodo
Is Komodo really that pink? Yes! Close to Bali yet little-known, it's affordable and sparsely visited. It boasts crystal-clear waters, a breathtaking underwater world, world-class diving spots, and a stunning seascape where four bays converge. It also boasts a dreamy pink beach and Komodo dragons, a sight you won't find anywhere else. If you haven't been to the beach this year, grab the last vestiges of summer and head out for some waves!
Myanmar
It's a Buddhist journey, both physically and mentally. Buddhism has a history of over 2,500 years in Myanmar, and the locals, steeped in Buddhist culture, are incredibly friendly and approachable. The end of the rainy season signals the arrival of the most exciting time of year, so take advantage of the off-season before National Day to fully experience it.
Seek dreams of Bagan amidst countless pagodas and dreamlike sunrises. A fisherman paddling a small boat on Inle Lake with one foot. The world's longest teakwood bridge awaits a sunset. Men chewing betel nut and wearing longyi wraps. Women carrying vegetable baskets on their heads and powdering their faces. Monks draped in robes, their alms bowls in hand. From the southern Himalayas to the depths of the Andaman Sea, from the rainforests of Karen State to the banks of the Irrawaddy River, forget the mundane and savor the tranquility that is only Myanmar!
Russia
Russia's autumn is equally breathtaking. Everyone yearns for the stunning blue ice of Lake Baikal in winter, but only seasoned enthusiasts know just how breathtaking the Russian autumn is during its brief two or three-week viewing window. The shores of Lake Baikal are ablaze with golden vegetation, and the occasional charming little cabin is playful and charming.
Moscow is full of strong Russian style, from its architecture to its streets, and pedestrians dress quite traditionally. Women wear knee-length coats and elegant winter hats. St. Petersburg is filled with countless classical Baroque buildings, and the people here are more welcoming and fashionable.
Although the Golden Ring town is not very famous, it is a true portrayal of the suburbs of Moscow.
Going to any of the above places is better than staying at home. Going out to feel the beauty of autumn is worthwhile after enduring a long and hot summer.
