Tour Overview
The northern Xinjiang route through Altai Mountains — Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and surreal geological wonders.
Duration: 8 Days | Type: Private Tour | Destination: Xinjiang | Start: Your hotel in Xinjiang
Highlights
- ✅ Kanas Lake — China's most beautiful alpine lake
- ✅ Hemu Village — Tuva herder settlement
- ✅ Urho Ghost City — wind-eroded rock formations
- ✅ Burqin & colorful Five-Color Beach
- ✅ Altai Mountain scenery
- ✅ Kazakh & Tuva minority culture
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Urumqi to Burqin
Fly to Burqin. Visit Five-Color Beach at sunset — striped rock formations along the Irtysh River.
Day 2: Kanas Lake
Enter Kanas Nature Reserve. Boat cruise on the lake. Hike to Guanyu Pavilion for panoramic views over the emerald waters.
Day 3: Kanas
Explore the Three Bays — Moon Bay, Dragon Bay, Immortal Bay. Visit Tuva village for traditional music (throat singing).
Day 4: Hemu Village
Drive to Hemu — a pristine Tuva herder village. Horse riding through birch forests. Sunrise over wooden cabins with mist and mountains.
Day 5: Hemu to Burqin
Morning exploration of Hemu. Return to Burqin via the Altai scenic highway.
Day 6: Urho Ghost City
Drive to Karamay. Explore Urho Ghost City — bizarre wind-carved rock formations in the Gobi Desert. Oil field visit.
Day 7: Return Urumqi
Drive to Urumqi. Hot spring at Wudang. Farewell Uyghur feast.
Day 8: Departure
Morning: Hongshan Park. Airport transfer.
What's Included
- ✅ Guide
- ✅ 4WD vehicle
- ✅ All entries
- ✅ Kanas boat cruise
- ✅ Horse riding (Hemu)
- ✅ 7 lunches
- ✅ Internal flight (day 1)
- ✅ All transfers
- ✅ Insurance
What's Excluded
- ❌ Hotels
- ❌ Dinners
- ❌ Tips
Before You Go
Best Time
May–Oct — warm days, cool nights, stunning autumn colors in Sep–Oct.
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, camera, sunscreen, and your sense of adventure!
Fitness Level
Moderate — involves walking tours of 2-4 hours per day with breaks. Suitable for most travelers.
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