October
Top 10 Places to Visit in China in October
October is the middle of autumn in China, the best month to enjoy the gorgeous fall colors. The cool weather in October can make your trip to China more comfortable and enjoyable.
All of these October attractions we recommend are open to foreign visitors. If you are a photographer and are looking for the most beautiful places to take photos in October, these places are also good choices.
1. Daocheng Yading — The Last Pure Land on Earth
■Yading Nature Reserve is in Daocheng Country, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It has breathtaking natural landscapes and is praised as “the last pure land on earth”.
■There are awe-inspiring and beautiful snow-covered mountains and highland plateau scenes including crystal rivers, sky-blue lakes, and rolling meadows. Hiking is the best way to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of Yading Nature Reserve. Usually, two days is suggested to explore the reserve.
■Located on the edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau — the Roof of the World, Daocheng Yading has an altitude from 2,900 to 6,032 m (9,500–19,790 feet), so please prepare for the possibility of altitude sickness. The average temperature range of Daocheng Yading in October is from 0 to 15°C (32–59°F), so please bring warm clothes with you.
2. Inner Mongolia Poplar Forest
■Photographing the golden leaves of the poplar in the fall is a dream trip for many photography enthusiasts.
■Ejinah Poplar Forest is one of the most complete ancient desert poplar forest areas remaining in China, with dazzling golden leaves, fantastic water reflections, running sheep, endless desert, and desirable camel rides. It is a great place to photograph sunrise and sunset.
■The Ejinah Poplar Forest is located adjacent to Gansu and is so well situated that people often associate it with the Silk Road, the Mogao Caves, desert landscapes and colorful landscapes.
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3. Tibet - Autumn Highland Scenery
■Tibet attracts people with its rich Tibetan culture, characteristic Tibetan-style houses, vast grasslands, herds of cattle and sheep, blue sky, clear water and fresh air.
■Autumn is the best time to see the snow-capped mountains from afar. You will have more chances to see the peaks of Namcha Barwa or Mount Everest. It is also a good time for trekking in Tibet.
4. Hiking and camping at the Great Wall
■Hiking the Wild Great Wall in October is definitely an amazing experience, especially during the Golden Week (National Day Holiday) if you want to get away from the crowds.
■Hiking, camping, barbecue dinner, sharing beer with friends, enjoying the stunning sunset and sunrise of the Great Wall …… All these exciting things you experience on the Great Wall will become your unforgettable memories.
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5.Guilin - Outdoor Fun Experience
■Fall is the best time to visit Guilin with pleasant weather. This time of year is perfect for sightseeing and outdoor activities. Hiking the terraced rice fields and Li River cruises are popular.
■Bike through the fields and ethnic villages of Yangshuo. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the daily life of local villagers or help them with their farm work in the rice fields.
6. Zhangjiajie - Cliffs and Cliffs
■Zhangjiajie is famous for its breathtaking Stonehenge landscape. You can spend four or five days hiking in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views of the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon from the world’s tallest glass bridge, and exploring Tianmen Mountain on the world’s longest cable car.
■October is the best time to visit Zhangjiajie because the weather is comfortable, the mountains are cool, and (except for the first week of National Day) it’s quiet.
■Most of Zhangjiajie’s national forests are evergreen, but in October, Wolongling and Waizi Village in the Tianzishan area are the best places to see the fall foliage.
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7. Kanas in North Xinjiang
■Nestled in the deep mountains and dense forests of the Altai, Kanas is a scenic alpine lake. Near Kanas Lake is a village of the Tuvan tribe, a branch of the Mongols. They live in traditional houses, carrying on centuries of tradition.
■Autumn is the most beautiful season in Kanas. The changing colors of the birch trees, especially the bright yellow, mingle with the dark green of the spruce and other evergreen trees, adding brilliant colors to the snow-capped peaks in the distance.
8. Jiuzhaigou - A Colorful World
■Autumn is the best time to visit Jiuzhaigou. The scenery is especially beautiful when the mountains, valleys and lakes are draped in brilliant fall colors. Warm days, cool nights, and blue lakes reflecting the intertwined beauty of yellow, red, and green are the typical features of Jiuzhaigou’s autumn.
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9. Shangri-La - The Ultimate Natural Scenery
■Autumn in Shangri-La is colorful, with golden alpine meadows, a sea of fiery red leaves, and azure skies, forming a stunning picture that showcases the ultimate natural beauty.
■October to early November is the best time to view the Meili Snow Mountain, with clear skies and favorable temperatures. This is the best season for hiking. You can hike to Yupeng, a secluded village known as “near heaven”, or along the Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the deepest canyons in the world.
10. Ningxia - Desert Wizard
■October is a great month to visit the desert with lots of exciting activities. After September, the UV rays diminish and the weather becomes progressively more comfortable and less hot. Early September November to early October is the time of year for grape harvesting, and Ningxia is one of the best regions for winemaking.
■Zhongwei offers wonderful desert recreational activities including sand sledding, camel riding, beach carts, shuttle bus rides, speedboats, sheepskin rafting, glass bridge walking, and unique accommodations.
■Ningxia is the region with the largest concentration of Hui people in China. You can learn about the Hui culture: enjoy morning tea, taste a rich variety of Hui cuisine and visit a Hui family.
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