Tour buses are seen at the foot of the Flaming (Huoyan) Mountain as visitors from around the world are attracted to Turpan Basin, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on October 4. /VCG Photo

Dubbed as the hottest place in China with the highest temperature at around 47.8 degrees Celsius in the summer, the mountain has long been a popular tourist destination. However, the best months to visit are from April to July and from September to October. /VCG Photo

October is also the harvest time for local fruits, especially sweet grapes. Besides tasting the delicious fruits, camel safaris allow guests to embark on an exciting cultural journey. /VCG Photo

The mountain is a famous place cited in the well-recognized Chinese classic literature "Xiyouji," or "Journey to the West," depicting a pilgrim on a journey to retrieve the Buddhist sutras from India. Looking like it's "burning" because of the red sandstones, the mountain doesn't have real flames as depicted in the literary works and its adapted films. /VCG Photo