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I'm particularly happy lately because my two-legged friends are going back to school! Even more exciting is the official announcement that interprovincial travel in Zhejiang has finally been allowed!
True travelers know that September is a fantastic time to travel. As the summer heat fades, the weather remains cool, and the National Day holiday season arrives, many places have officially announced the resumption of interprovincial travel. It's time for adults to rejoice!
Today, You Xiaojun recommends you 15 best travel destinations for September, so you can satisfy your travel addiction first!
In September, the summer heat gradually fades away in Xiapu, the sky is high and clear, and it is the best season to photograph the skylight and cloud shadows.
The golden sunrises and sunsets, the unique mudflat aquaculture, the traditional fishermen’s work, the endless seaside scenery, the unique sea erosion landforms...it is truly a photography paradise that makes photographers fall in love with it.
Without the obstruction of mountains, the sea in Xiapu presents different colors at different times of the day: the blue sky and the azure sea are full of colors, and the sunset on the mudflats is gilded with gold.
Unexpectedly, in September, when autumn is approaching, you can still see flowers blooming all over the sky. This is Jiucaiping in Guizhou.
Known as the "Provence of Asia", it has the world's largest wild chive flower belt; it is also the "Roof of Guizhou" and one of China's top ten famous summer resorts.
“If you haven’t visited Jiucaiping, you have seen the mountains of Guizhou in vain.”
Every September, the sky is high and the air is fresh, and dreamy poetry and reverie are everywhere.
Keketuohai, which means "green bushes" in Mongolian, is the source of the Irtysh River, the only river in China that flows into the Arctic Ocean.
The breathtaking beauty of Keketuohai is in autumn. In autumn, Keketuohai blooms with golden splendor.
Drive along the Irtysh River, through valleys and crimson pine forests, and admire the fiery autumn colors on the canyon's rocky walls.
Keketuohai, illuminated by the autumn sunshine, makes people intoxicated and unwilling to leave. Here, one leaf can herald the arrival of autumn, and all the grass and trees are part of the scenery.
To truly experience the autumn in northern Xinjiang, one must hike from Kanas to Hemu. Only by traversing those mountain paths that seem to reach the sky can one truly appreciate the charm and essence of autumn in northern Xinjiang.
Hemu Village is the end point of this route. The village's quaint wooden houses, curling smoke from cooking fires, and unique taiga forest (a northern coniferous forest belt) make it a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
As another major IP of Altay, Hemu is always associated with the morning light. When the whole village is still asleep, climb up to the observation deck and watch the small wooden houses bathed in the autumn morning light.
In a broad sense, the Kanas Scenic Area includes not only Kanas Lake and Hemu, but also Baihaba Village on the border, where the Tuva people, known as the "people of the forest," live.
This quiet little mountain village, nestled in the northwest of China, faces Kazakhstan across the river. All the buildings are made of wood, and haystacks are piled high in front of the sheepfolds. The sky is clear, and birch and larch trees crisscross the valley, casting a vibrant hue.
From Lenghu Town towards Mangya Town, 500 meters ahead of the No. 173 monument on Provincial Highway S305, there is a large iron sign indicating Eboliang. Only here can you truly reach this northwestern starry sky wonderland.
The high-quality dark night resources and the unique Yardang landform of Eboliang have created a unique starry sky photography destination, and the mysterious Aiken Spring is constantly bursting out.
The altitude here is over 3,200 meters, and yardangs stand in large numbers on the 20,000 square kilometers of land. It is the place with the most complete yardang landforms and the richest shapes.
Because of its unique terrain and the mysterious wind sounds that often occur, this place is called "Devil City" and is also known as "the place on Earth that looks most like Mars."
This is Arxan, located at 48° north latitude, the same latitude as Kanas in northern Xinjiang. Nestled in the heart of the Greater Khingan Range, it's a vibrant mix of volcanoes, glaciers, canyons, forests, and lakes, making it the most vibrant region of Inner Mongolia.
The bursts of autumn rain bring Arshan into its best season. The deciduous forest area is beautiful and transparent under the sunshine, the autumn water is clear, and the Tianchi Lake shows a deep color. The beauty here will subvert your imagination.
At night, look up to admire the vast starry sky; in the morning, stroll through the primeval forest to pursue the morning mist of Wusu Langzi Lake.
Explore the secrets of the volcano at Tuofengling, the Grand Canyon and Rhododendron Lake, then head to the small town of Arxan to check in at the most beautiful railway station that bears the imprint of history.
Ulan Butong was part of the Mulan Paddock during the Qing Dynasty. It is famous for the battle against Galdan commanded by Emperor Kangxi. It is also famous for its charming European-style grassland scenery and has become a well-known film and television location base in China and abroad. "Kangxi Dynasty" and "My Fair Princess" were both filmed here.
In autumn, Ulan Butong looks like a colorful carpet, with yellow birch leaves dotted all over the surface of Princess Lake.
Deep in the Ulan Butong grassland, there is a virgin land with few people and extremely lush vegetation. Wild animals roam among it, and people live by the water and roam the grassland, continuing an ancient way of life full of wisdom that has lasted for tens of millions of years.
Autumn in Ulan Butong is the most beautiful time of the year, full of vitality and infinite melancholy. Traveling through grasslands, forests, deserts, and lakes, accompanied by galloping horses, you can feel the distant mystery and warm enthusiasm of the Inner Mongolia prairie.
The lesser-known Ulan Hada volcanic group is China's only grassland volcano and the closest volcanic group to Beijing. Over twenty "alchemy furnaces" dot the dozens of square kilometers of grassland.
It is the last song of ice and fire on the grassland, and the last eruption was about 60 million years ago.
Some of the volcanic "alchemy furnaces" were mined to the point of being devastated, and some were even treated as abandoned mines. They became famous after being reported by National Geographic and CCTV, and the Ulan Hada volcanic group was preserved.
Live next to a volcanic group deep in the grassland, or hike and climb the volcano, overlooking the sunken crater, feel the volcanic atmosphere from thousands of years ago, and marvel at the wonders of nature.
In September in Wutai Mountain, autumn has just begun to appear, and the golden color all over the mountains and fields is right in front of the eyes.
Mount Wutai is the first of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. It is the dojo of Manjushri Bodhisattva. A total of nine emperors have visited it in person. Those who want to come and pay homage to it must not miss it.
Climb up to Bodhisattva Peak and Dailuo Peak, and see the autumn forests all over the mountains, stretching out layer by layer. The twilight brings with it the scent of autumn, which is intoxicating.
Come to Mount Wutai in September, listen to the morning bells and evening drums of autumn, and find your peaceful self.
In September in northern Shaanxi, the temperature gradually cools down, and the weather becomes comfortable and sunny. The Wave Valley and Yucha Grand Canyon are both very suitable for photography.
The Yucha Grand Canyon is comparable to the Antelope Canyon in the United States. Walking through it, you can feel the ripples of time.
Accompanied by green moss, it reflects colorful light under the sunlight, which is simply a paradise for photographers.
The most beautiful curves on Earth, the Longji Rice Terraces, known as the "World's Crown of Terraces," have a history of at least 2,300 years. They are the product of generations of cultivation by the ancestors of the Zhuang and Yao ethnic groups.
Mid-September to mid-October is a rare time of year when you can see the perfect "Golden Dragon's Back". The layers of rice ears are shining with golden light, and the view is like "the earth is flowing with gold", which is beautiful beyond words.
Under the backlight, the layers of terraces show rich lines and vitality, which is a good time to produce blockbuster films.
Explore the Longji Rice Terraces in depth through hiking, leisure, photography and other different ways.
Dawagengzha is located in Xieqi Township, Baoxing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province. It is a 360-degree viewing spot comparable to Niubei Mountain.
No need to hike, take a car directly to the top of the mountain and take in many beautiful sights such as the sea of clouds, sunrise, snow-capped mountains, and starry sky. It is easy to check in at this popular internet celebrity destination on TikTok!
From here you can look out over the Siguniang Mountain in the north, the sacred Pagla Mountain in the south, and the Gongga Peaks in the west, as well as admire the cloud waterfalls and the sea of clouds and the golden mountain in the sun.
The weather in September is stable, making it a great time to see snow-capped mountains, sea of clouds, and the starry sky!
In September, the grasslands of Mount Gongga gradually turn yellow, and the main peak of Mount Gongga, which has been shrouded in mist all day, gradually becomes clearer. Autumn, with its clear skies and high clouds, is the best season for photographing Mount Gongga.
When camping in Lenggacuo, when the weather is good, the lake water is like a mirror, and the main peak of Gongga can be reflected on the lake surface, which is known as the "Mirror of the Sacred Mountain".
Your tour leader will provide hands-on guidance and teach you how to capture stunning scenery that will go viral on your social media. The Gongga area was closed in April 2021, but it was finally reopened in June. Don't miss out in September!
Wuyi Mountain, a renowned mountain for the Three Religions, has been a haven for Zen Buddhists since the Qin and Han dynasties. It is a World Heritage Site, recognized for both its cultural and natural beauty. Hundreds of thousands of years of natural forces have shaped Wuyi Mountain's unique Danxia landforms.
Beneath the precipitous cliffs lies the production area of Dahongpao, the renowned rock tea. September is the peak season for the Qilan variety of Dahongpao, boasting a fragrant aroma and a lingering sweetness.
Go bamboo rafting on Jiuqu River and take a look at this landscape painting created by nature. The majestic rock peaks are like galloping horses. This is also the place where "Little White Dragon was born" in "Journey to the West"!
The hustle and bustle of summer has faded, and the children have started a new life. We should also use travel to say goodbye to summer and usher in our autumn!
