2020 Xinjiang Kanas Travel Guide – Kanas Self-guided Tour
Xinjiang Tourism Consultation: (Same) 0991-8585456
"If autumn has 10 points of beauty, 9 points are in Northern Xinjiang," is the best description of the autumn scenery in Northern Xinjiang. Northern Xinjiang has indescribable beauty and the most beautiful autumn scenery in China, with the colorful Siberian taiga forest, the color palette of Kanas that made countless Van Goghs crazy, and the peaceful and undisturbed life of Hemu Village…
If the holy land of Tibet gives us a shock to the soul, then the autumn scenery of Northern Xinjiang is a visual feast, even as sweet as a first love.
Itinerary Arrangement
Day One
Itinerary: All parts of the country – Urumqi – Free activities
After arriving in Urumqi from all parts of the country, our little group first checked in at the hotel arranged by Xiyouji and put down our luggage. If it was still early, the International Bazaar was a great place to explore the unique customs of Xinjiang. We recommend our little group to try some local specialties such as hand-grabbed rice, baked naan, stewed noodles, big plate chicken, and oily towers.
Day Two
Itinerary: Urumqi – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Kuitun
After departing early in the morning, we walked along the Tianshan River valley to visit the undeveloped Grand Canyon in China, Dushanzi Grand Canyon. If we were lucky enough, we could encounter the scene of herdsmen moving their livestock to new pastures on the way. After leaving the Grand Canyon, we continued to our accommodation for the night, Kuitun. We stayed in Kuitun at night.
Day Three/Day Three
Itinerary: Kuitun – Urho Magic City – Seaside Magic Sunset – Fukhai
The first stop today is Urho Magic City, one of the "50 Places in China Worth Visiting by Foreigners". At this niche destination, you will be able to deeply appreciate the isolated beauty of the "Gobi Desert". After a brief stay at Magic City, we will head to the Seaside Magic City scenic area, where the colorful riverbank renowned for its mystery and grandeur is a famous cliff-like wind-eroded Yadan landform in Xinjiang. After witnessing the sunset beauty of Seaside Magic City, we will drive to our accommodation in Fukhai at an appropriate time. In the evening, you can taste local specialty cuisine.
Day Four/Day Two
Itinerary: Fukhai – Hemu Village – Hemu Mini Train – Free Activities – Starry Sky and Milky Way
After waking up in the morning, we will depart from Burqin to Hemu Village. Upon arrival, we will first check into the local Tuwa people’s log cabins and then take a small train to tour Hemu Village. You can also choose to stroll around Hemu Village and experience the local customs of the Tuwa people. The scenery around Hemu Village is also very beautiful. If time permits, you can also go for a short hike deeper into the primitive forest.
Day Five/Day
Itinerary: Hemu Sunrise – Kanas – Jiadengyu
Today, those who want to see the sunrise and morning fog in Hemu Village should follow the guide and get up early to take panoramic photos of Hemu from the observation deck. The early morning sunlight shines on Hemu Village, which is beautifully surrounded by birch forests and Siberian pines. Subsequently, the guide will lead everyone to Meili Peak deep in the Altay Mountains. Along the way, streams flow, and we will pass through an autumn-colored fairy-tale forest before reaching the panoramic view of Tuwa Village, Hemu. At an appropriate time, we will proceed to Jiadengyu for accommodation.
Day Six/Six
Itinerary: Jiadengyu – Colorful Beach – Wuerhe
On this day, after breakfast, the group will leave Jiadengyu early and head south. Today’s journey is relatively long, with only one stop: the so-called "most beautiful Yadan landform in Xinjiang", [Colorful Beach]. The colorful and uniquely scenic lava landform is composed of purple-red, earthy red, light yellow, and light green mud and sandstone with gravel. It appears colorful and spectacular under the reflection of the river and sunlight. After leaving Colorful Beach, we will continue south to Wuerhe. Tonight, we will rest in Wuerhe.
Day Seven/Seven
Itinerary: Wuerhe – Populus Euphratica Forest – Urumqi
After waking up in the morning, head to [Wuerhe Populus Euphratica Forest]. There are currently 300,000 mu (about 20,000 hectares) of Populus Euphratica Forest in Wuerhe District. Traversing the vast Gobi Desert, Populus Euphratica lives for a thousand years, stands for another thousand years after death, and remains不朽 for another thousand years after falling. These three-thousand-year-old Populus Euphratica Forests represent an immortal history. Most of the trees here are old or dead, with strange shapes. We will return to Urumqi around noon, and on the way, we have the chance to see the [Hundred-mile Oilfield]. Around 6 pm, we will arrive back at Urumqi Railway Station/Airport.
2020 Xinjiang Kanas Travel Guide – Kanas Self-guided Tour
Xinjiang Tourism Consultation: (Same) 0991-8585456