The Kanas in golden autumn is a romantic season, known as the "God’s Palette" by the world. Gold and fire red are casually spread in the forests, with snowy peaks in the distance and well-arranged Tuwa villages nearby! The leisurely wandering cattle and sheep, the white yurts with curling smoke, the casually walking Kazakh girls, the graceful love — Birch trees, the hurriedly moving cattle and sheep herds, different angles, different sceneries, different tour guides will bring you a unique photo trip!
Route: Urumqi — Wuerhe — Hemu — Kanas — Baihaba — Kanas — Burjin — Koktokay — Ancient Sea Hot Spring — Mulai Populus euphratica Forest — Urumqi
【Product Features and Experiences】
1. Exclusive route, pristine, lesser-known secret spots for photography, in-depth shooting of cultural landscapes as you walk
2. Senior photography guide Zhao Feng (travel writer and photographer, western China expert) will provide guidance throughout the trip and share insights with renowned instructors
3. Pure photography group with no shopping or recommended entertainment activities at one’s own expense
4. Selection of excellent works by group members for submission to competitions and sharing on well-known websites and platforms
5. Discussion and sharing of photography techniques and theories
【Recommended Photography Highlights by Instructor】
1. A Thousand-year Appointment — Original Autumn Populus Euphrates
2. Awesome Workmanship — Wuerhe Devil’s City
3. Autumn Colors — Hemo
4. Layered Peaks Bathed in Color — Kanas
5. Northwest’s First Village — Baihaba
6. Yardang Landform — Colorful Beach
7. Blue River Bay — Koktokay
【Simplified Itinerary】
D1: Arrival in Urumqi, rest for acclimatization
D2: Urumqi — Wuerhe Devil’s City
D3: Wuerhe — Hemo
D4: Full-day photography in Hemo
D5: Hemo — Kanas — Baihaba
D6: Baihaba — Kanas
D7: Kanas — Burqin
D8: Burqin — Koktokay
D9: Koktokay — Ancient Sea Hot Springs
D10: Ancient Sea Hot Springs — Mulai Populus Euphrates
D11: Mulai Populus Euphrates — Urumqi
Note: Xinjiang is located in the geographic center of the Eurasian continent and has lower temperatures than the mainland, especially with a large diurnal temperature variation. There is a 2-3 hour time difference between Xinjiang and the mainland. After arriving in Xinjiang, please adjust to the time difference and temperature changes. The climate is relatively dry, so please drink plenty of water.
Remarks and Friendly Tips:
1. The above itinerary is specially designed for professional photographers and is extremely rich in content. The wonderful sights seen are unparalleled by ordinary tour groups. Due to the early starts and late returns for photography, non-photographers are not welcome to join. If there are tourists who only wish to enjoy the scenery, please do not disturb the photographers during their shoots! There will be no shopping arrangements throughout the trip, and all time will be dedicated to photography.
2. Due to weather, road conditions, road repairs, government receptions, scenic area regulations, and other uncontrollable factors, the travel agency has the right to make corresponding adjustments without affecting photography. Any additional expenses incurred shall be borne by the participants.
4. September is the peak season for photography in Kanas, and hotels are extremely scarce. Please register in advance.
5. For this itinerary, please bring windbreaker pants, fleece, hats, gloves, hiking shoes, woolen sweaters and pants, and protective gear. The temperature during the day is around 15-20 degrees Celsius, and around 0 degrees Celsius in the morning and evening.
Xinjiang Tourism Consultation: (Same) 0991-8585456