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! Feel free to ask questions in the comments~