Don't squeeze into the summer vacation! September in Xinjiang is the ultimate viewing season

Compared to the overcrowded summer vacation in Xinjiang, autumn in Kanas is truly breathtaking! In September, when the crowds disperse, come to Northern Xinjiang to encounter a stunning golden autumn scene🍁. Check in at the pristine poplar forest by Kanas Lake, watch the wisps of morning mist in Hemu, stay in a cozy wild luxury cabin🏕️, and wake up to picturesque landscapes like a painting...
Xiaoye has carefully designed the itinerary so you don’t have to rush. Like a special forces soldier, travel at your own pace. Spend 7 days deeply exploring the highlights of [Hemu + Kanas + Sailimu Lake] with high-end accommodations throughout, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of autumn.
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📆 Best time to enjoy autumn in Northern Xinjiang: Early September to early October
🔸 Early September: Leaves slowly turn yellow, and Northern Xinjiang is colorful
🔸 Mid to late September through early October: Leaves turn yellow on a large scale, colors are at their peak, the golden viewing period
‼️PS: Peak season flights, hotels, and car rentals are in high demand and hard to get. It’s recommended to plan ahead, dear travelers.
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🌟 7 days 6 nights in-depth itinerary
D1: Urumqi airport pickup - hotel / free activities
D2: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - Sea Devil City - Altay
D3: Altay - Ahe Highway - Hemu - Visit the forest hunter’s cabin
D4: Hemu sunrise - Kanas three bays - Kanas Lake (special local hot pot)
D5: Stroll around Kanas Village - World Devil City - Karamay
D6: Karamay - Sailimu Lake in-depth lake tour - Sailing trip
D7: Sailimu Lake - Tianshan Expressway - Urumqi airport drop-off
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🔥 Scenic and cozy accommodations (adjustable based on preference)
Hemu Mountain Wild Villa
Backed by birch forest, with a distant view of Hemu Bridge, the cabin courtyard has a private viewing platform. The door faces snowy mountains🏔️ and a swing, perfect for dining with friends, afternoon tea, and photo shoots—simply delightful~
In the Wild · ZANA
Each cabin has an independent courtyard, warmly decorated with latex mattresses, Dyson hairdryers, fully smart toilets, and floor heating! At the door is a popular landmark and a giant brown bear, perfect for photos!
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⭕ Wild fun experiences
✔️ Watch sunrise and morning mist in Hemu
✔️ Leisurely light hiking at Kanas three bays
✔️ Visit Fish Viewing Platform to search for Kanas’s mysterious water monster
✔️ Taste local specialty hot pot
✔️ Visit the hunter’s cabin to learn about local customs
✔️ Tuva ethnic afternoon tea🍵, savor nomadic cuisine
✔️ VIP lake tour and sailing at Sailimu Lake⛵
✔️ Search for Gobi sunset at Devil City
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✨ Must-visit autumn spots in Northern Xinjiang
Kanas: The top autumn scenery in China, with layered forests dyed golden
Hemu: Golden birch forests, fairy tale cabins, morning mist and cooking smoke... very peaceful
Wuerhe Devil City: One of the top 100 scenic spots in Northwest China, stunning Gobi yardang sunset
Sailimu Lake: The last drop of the Atlantic Ocean, a must-visit in life