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)