Xinjiang in Golden Autumn｜Travel Guide for Northern and Southern Xinjiang

🌾 Xinjiang's Dual Autumn Charm｜Northern Xinjiang's Fairy Tale World VS Southern Xinjiang's Cultural Secrets 🏜️

✨【Exclusive Autumn Experiences in Northern Xinjiang】
Kanas

Take a boat ride to admire the colorful autumn foliage
Hike along the Three Bays Trail to capture morning mist
Climb to the Fish Viewing Platform for a panoramic view

Hemu Village

Stay in wooden cabins and gaze at the starry sky
Ride horses through golden birch forests
Wait for sunrise and morning mist at Harden Platform

Sayram Lake

Cycle around the lake and encounter swan flocks
Taste cold-water whitefish dishes
Photograph snow-capped mountain reflections at Pine Head

🍂【Cultural Feast in Southern Xinjiang】
Tarim Poplar Forest

Ride a small train through golden corridors
Photograph thousand-year-old poplars standing in life and death
Camp in the desert and stargaze

Kashgar Old Town

Learn to make traditional Uyghur naan
Visit century-old tea houses and listen to Twelve Muqam
Experience pottery making on Handicraft Street

Pamirs Plateau

Photograph snow-capped mountain reflections at Golden Grassland
Visit Tajik homes
Capture aerial shots of Panlong Ancient Road

📸 Photography Tips:
Northern Xinjiang Morning Mist: 6-8 AM at Hemu Village
Best Light for Poplar Forest: 2 hours before sunset
Cultural Documentary: Kashgar Old Town opening ceremony
Starry Sky Photography: Hemu/Desert camping areas

🎒 Travel Tips:
▪️ Large temperature differences between day and night, dress in layers
▪️ Moisturizing and sun protection are essential
▪️ Border permits required for some areas
▪️ Respect local ethnic customs

🍇 Food Recommendations:
Northern Xinjiang: Milk curds, Baursak, Kvass
Southern Xinjiang: Roasted pigeon, Pot meat, Hami melon

✨ Unique Experiences:
Participate in Kazakh nomadic migration photography
Learn plant printing crafts
Collect autumn leaves to create travel journals

🌻 Save this guide and let’s explore Xinjiang’s golden fairy tale this autumn together!
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