Practical Tips for Winter Tourism in Kanas – Routes – Itinerary
Kanas Winter Tourism Route Consultation: 0991-8585456 181-39622229
Kanas in Northern Xinjiang, a primitive sacred ice and snow land at the junction of four countries, is a fairy tale world that is little known in winter. It is the last gathering place of the Tuvans in China, making all travelers who come here fall into an icy and snowy dreamland. Heaven is far away, but Kanas is close! A 7-day luxury ice and snow journey with a rented 4WD off-road vehicle in Xinjiang?
Winter is a great time to visit Kanas. Although the temperature is slightly cold, there is the warmth of the Tuvans. The consistent sunlight and the blue sky and white clouds within reach make it enjoyable to stay in Linhai Mountain Villa or Hemu Mountain Villa. Even if you are just sitting idle and watching the clouds floating slowly in the sky, such a day will slip away unknowingly.
Hemu Village is located within the Kanas scenic area. It is known as the most beautiful village in China during spring, summer, and autumn. It is not only home to stunning scenery but also the only gathering place of the Tuvans in China. The freely falling snow covers the entire Hemu, and between the misty smoke and clouds, the pointed-roof wooden cabins in the village have a unique charm.
Ancient ways of transportation in snowy regions such as fur skiing and horse-drawn sledges add points, and snowmobiles have become a hot skiing entertainment project for skiing enthusiasts. At the same time, they have also been awarded the title of
You don’t need to make too many plans for a trip to Kanas in winter, unless you plan to drive into the mountains by yourself. However, for those who lack experience, I suggest renting a car is more suitable. A brief introduction to a 7-day luxury ice and snow journey with a rented 4WD off-road vehicle in Xinjiang.
D1: All parts of China – Gathering in Urumqi – Hotel check-in (free activities, overnight stay in Urumqi).
D2: Urumqi – Winter Devil’s City – Burqin, a fairy tale border county (overnight stay in Burqin).
D3: Burqin – A journey with icy and snowy scenery all the way – Hemu Village, the God’s Backyard (overnight stay in Hemu Village).
D4: One-day tour of Hemu (overnight stay in Hemu, experience wooden cabin accommodation).
D5: Hemu – Kanas, a fairyland on earth – Wolong Bay – Moon Bay – Shenxian Bay – Kanas Lake – Fish Viewing Pavilion (overnight stay in Kanas, experience wooden cabin accommodation).
D6: Kanas – Baihaba Village, the First Village in the Northwest – Urho (overnight stay in Urho, hotel accommodation).
D7: Urho – Winter Anjihai Grand Canyon (Hongshan Grand Canyon) – Urumqi (end of itinerary).
7-Day Ice and Snow Luxury Travel Itinerary Explanation (WeChat ID: cd913hw)
①4WD off-road vehicle fee during the itinerary: Toyota Prado, Land Cruiser, Mercedes-Benz, etc.
②6 nights’ accommodation for 7 days in the itinerary (city hotel accommodation, wooden cabin experience in the mountains)
③First-entry tickets and shuttle bus tickets for the scenic spots listed in the itinerary (excluding expenses such as horse riding and horse-drawn sleigh rides within the scenic areas).
④Travel insurance for all participants throughout the journey
⑤Guide fee, service fee, coordination and arrangement fee
After several snowfalls in winter, this place has turned into an undisturbed pure land in the northwest. At a glance, there are only accompanying people and a few herdsmen who stay here locally on the streets, quietly in the snowy region of Kanas and Hemu. Walking among them, with sunshine streaming on the body, time seems to have come to a standstill, and everything is in a perfect state.
Kanas Winter Tourism Route Consultation: 0991-8585456 181-39622229