Baisha Lake, Xinjiang｜Stunning Autumn-Only Guide That Takes Your Breath Away!

【Best Time to Visit】
Mid-September to mid-October is Baisha Lake’s highlight season✨
The lake water is as deep as sapphire💧
Reeds turn pure white and golden🍂
Snow mountains + desert + lake = a fairyland on earth🏔️

🚗【3 Days 2 Nights In-Depth Itinerary】
📍Day 1: Kashgar → Baisha Lake
✔️Arrive at the west side hiking entrance of the scenic area by 5 PM
✔️Light hiking for 1 hour (tons of Instagram-worthy spots along the way📸)
✔️By 6:30 PM, head to the lakeside rocks to wait for the sunset🌅

📍Day 2: In-Depth Baisha Lake Tour
✔️Arrive at the shallow water area half an hour before sunrise (make sure to wear a hat for style👒)
✔️Morning exploration of the lesser-known Red Rock Canyon (stunning red and blue color combo!)

📍Day 3: Return to Kashgar
✔️Stop by the golden autumn birch forest on the way back🌳

📸【Must-Visit Photo Spots】
🔸Sunset Rocks: side profile silhouette + gentle backlight
🔸Starry Lake Shore: low-angle shots of the Milky Way + snow mountain reflections🌌
🔸Sunrise Shallow Beach: water reflections + layered hat effect

🍜【Must-Try Foods】
🔥Tomato Beef Noodles: a warming treat after hiking
🔥Grilled Snacks: a filling and photogenic breakfast partner
🔥Lamb Pilaf: a must-try Xinjiang flavor before leaving

⚠️【Notes】
☑️Bring down jacket + gloves (big temperature difference!)
☑️Bring your own snacks and water (no convenience stores in the scenic area)
☑️Stay at nearby homestays for easy access to early morning and evening scenes

✨Nearby Location Info✨
📍Baisha Lake Scenic Area: Kashgar Region, Xinjiang
📍Birch Forest Scenic Area: on the way back (about 3 hours’ drive from Kashgar)