The travel guide from Urumqi to Kanas mainly includes multiple route options and detailed itinerary planning.
A recommended 8-day tour guide is as follows:
DAY1: Visit Hongshan Park, Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum, Turpan Museum, and head to the Hemu observation deck in the evening to enjoy the distant scenery.
DAY2: Ride along the S21 Desert Highway, take in the scenery of the Gurbantünggüt Desert, and explore the ecological beauty of Ulungur Lake National Wetland Park.
DAY3: Dive deep into Kanas, stroll along Kanas Lake, Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Immortal’s Bay, and admire the scenery of Hemu Bridge.
DAY4: Visit the Hemu observation deck once again for a panoramic view, then head to Jikepulin International Ski Resort to enjoy the fun of ice and snow.
DAY5: Explore the World’s Devil’s City and experience the wonders of nature carved by time.
DAY6: Circumnavigate Sayram Lake and enjoy the tranquility and grandeur of the plateau lake.
DAY7: Immerse yourself once again in the beauty of Sayram Lake and allow your soul to relax completely.
DAY8: Return to Urumqi and end the pleasant journey.
Another self-driving tour guide is as follows:
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi and head to Sayram Lake, crossing the Guozigou Bridge. Overnight stay at Sayram Lake or Qingshuihe.
Day 2: Depart from Qingshuihe, pass through Yining City, and arrive at Swan Pond. Overnight stay in Yining.
Day 3: Depart from Yining and head to Karamay to explore the Devil’s City. Overnight stay in Wuerhe.
Day 4: Continue exploring the Devil’s City and then head to Hemu to admire the scenery from the observation deck and Hemu Bridge. Overnight stay in Hemu.
Day 5: Spend the entire day in Hemu Village, experiencing the Ice and Snow Paradise, Beautiful Peak, and Birch Forest. Return to Hemu for overnight stay.
Day 6: Depart from Hemu and head to Kanas Lake, then proceed to Baihaba. Overnight stay in Kanas.
Day 7: Visit Kanas Lake, including the Fish Viewing Terrace, Old Bridge, Immortal’s Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. Overnight stay in Burqin.
Day 8: Depart from Burqin and choose to head to Altay Airport or end the trip in Altay.
When packing luggage, it is recommended to bring clothes such as a rain jacket, thermal underwear, sweaters, and short boots to cope with temperature changes, as well as accessories like sunglasses and sunscreen masks for sun protection and fatigue prevention.
. Additionally, bring along identification documents such as ID cards.
The above guide is for reference only. The specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and time. During the trip, please pay attention to safety and comply with local regulations and customs.