2024 Burqin Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)
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Popular Attractions
Xinjiang Kanas National Geopark
Hemu Scenic Area
Rainbow Beach
Kanas Moon Bay, like a fairyland.
When I climbed the observation deck, the Kanas Lake and Moon Bay in front of me seemed like a feast meticulously arranged by nature, making me feel refreshed. 🌊 Kanas Lake's rippling waves are like a giant emerald embedded among the mountains. ☀️ The sunlight shines on the water, sparkling brilliantly. 🌅 In the distance, Moon Bay, with its unique S-shaped curve, outlines a beautiful natural painting 🏞️, as if Mother Earth gently waved her brush, leaving a mark. Standing high and looking down, 🌿 I felt the grandeur and beauty of nature, as if all worries and sorrows were blown away by the wind 🍃. Watching the tranquility of Moon Bay and the magnificence of Kanas Lake complement each other, I felt the miracle of life and the wonder of nature.
CCheng94
Kanas Lake: Emerald Green Waters, Nature's Charm
Visiting Kanas Lake feels like stepping into a moving painting. The lake's emerald green waters are as clear as jade, perfectly complementing the surrounding mountains and forests to create a stunning natural landscape. Strolling along the lakeside, a gentle breeze brings a refreshing coolness, making one feel utterly relaxed. Taking a boat ride across the lake feels like being in a dynamic landscape painting, experiencing the wonders of nature. Climbing up to the Fish Viewing Pavilion and overlooking the entire Kanas Lake opens up one's heart, as if all worries vanish with the breathtaking view. This visit deeply impressed upon me the charm and power of nature.
CCheng94
The Colorful Beach Yardang Landform: Spectacular Scenery, Infinite Beauty
The Colorful Beach Yardang Landform is something I've heard about for a long time, but experiencing it in person is truly astonishing! I knew about wind-eroded landforms, but I never imagined they could be this magnificent. The sunlight bathes the vast land, as if gilding every inch with a golden edge. On both sides of the river, there are stones of various shapes and colors—some are deep red, some golden yellow, and others are a dazzling array of colors. They sparkle charmingly under the sunlight, like nature's treasure trove. In the distance, a surreal mist rises from the dark green forest, and with the Irtysh River as the backdrop, it creates a sense of infinite time and space interweaving, evoking a profound respect for nature in the observer.
CCheng94
Life advice: You must visit Altay in September
🍂 Don't go to crowded Xinjiang in summer, go to Altay in autumn to see the golden autumn scenery. This is the pure land of northern Xinjiang, you must visit it in autumn.
🍂 The golden autumn in September is the highlight of Kanas and Hemu. It starts to snow in October, so you must go in early September to see the golden scenery.
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✅ Kanas and Hemu four days and three nights travel guide
The scenic area includes three villages: Hemu, Kanas, and Baihaba. Tickets are sold separately for each of the three attractions, each about 1-2 hours' drive apart. Kanas is the main attraction, with the other two as supplements. If you have limited time, it is recommended to visit only Kanas and Hemu.
1️⃣ day1: Burqin Kanas Airport - Kanas Scenic Area
First, take a flight to Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, then buy a flight from Urumqi to Kanas Airport. Generally, after getting off the plane, you can carpool at the exit to the scenic area gate, which takes about an hour.
2️⃣ day2: Kanas
Kanas is known as the "back garden of the gods." The entire scenic area is formed along the shores of Kanas Lake. Be sure to get up early to see the morning mist. Ask the guesthouse in advance about the place and time for the morning bus. The early morning in Kanas is very quiet. The most beautiful spots are the three bends, known as "Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Fairy Bay."
3️⃣ day3: Hemu
Hemu Village is not very large, with a main road of about two to three kilometers. From the viewing platform on the opposite side of the Hemu River, it takes about half an hour to walk to the viewing platform, where you can overlook the entire village. It is very suitable for photography. It is recommended to walk to the viewing platform before sunrise, as a large group of tourists will walk together before dawn.
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✅ Travel tips
1. The temperature difference between day and night in the Kanas area is large, the ultraviolet rays are strong, and the climate is dry. Be sure to prepare enough sunscreen. When watching the morning light, be sure to keep warm. It is better to prepare down jackets, hats, gloves, sweaters, etc.
2. It takes more than an hour from Kanas to Hemu, and the same from Hemu or Kanas to the airport. There are many carpooling options at the scenic area gate or airport gate, costing 80-100 yuan per person.
3. Private cars are allowed to drive into the Kanas Scenic Area, with a daily limit of 50 cars.
4. To go to Baihaba, you need to go to the police station at the transfer center to handle border defense. If you have time, you can also take a look. The journey takes more than an hour.
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Winter Wonderland Escapades, Hemu Village
Hemu Village is a small village situated in Kanas Nature Reserve in Altay, northern Xinjiang. It is the most remote and largest of the three habitats of the Tuvas, an ethnic group who still live a simple, ancient lifestyle by grazing animals and hunting. It has been voted by a travel magazine as one of the five most beautiful villages in China.
The scenery during winter is exceptionally beautiful. The entire experience is enhanced by the beautiful rustic surroundings that are shrouded in a thick veil of white fluffy soft snow.
This is one of my favourite place throughout my trip.
#HemuVillage
#Fairyland
#Winter
#Culture
#TravelFreak
TravelFreak
Kanas, A Fairyland on the Earth
Kanas literally means “a beautiful and mysterious lake” in Mongolian, rated as one of the top attractions in Xinjiang. It is also known as a national AAAAA tourist attraction. Consist of a National Geopark, a National Forest Park, a Nature Reserve & a National Natural Heritage property.
It is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience seeing the sapphire clean and colourful lake water, dense primitive forests, magnificent snow-capped mountains, pretty grasslands and various natural wonders. You can also hike up to Fish Watching Pavilion to get a panoramic view of Kanas Lake, hike through green forests to explore the notable three bays - Wolong Bay, Moon Bay and Fairy Bay, and take a cruise trip above Kanas Lake and learn the mysterious story of Kanas water monster. Likewise, scenic shuttle buses are provided for getting around Kanas.
Ask if I will come back again, the answer is definitely a YES!
#kanas
#moonbay
#fishwatchingpavillion
#sapphirelake
#travelfreak
TravelFreak
Take a trip to Hemu for the Dragon Boat Festival, and you will find yourself in a fairy tale world
Hemu, known as 'God's own reserve', is filled with an ancient and mysterious fairy tale charm. It is also the most comfortable place in the Altay region, at least that's how I feel.
On the way to Hemu village, we also encountered the masters of this land - the sheep. Everyone has to stop for the flock of sheep to pass first, as it is a rule that must be followed here. Watching the sheep walk by in front of you, who says this isn't a healing ritual?
In Xinjiang, the most beautiful scenery is always on the road, but in Hemu, integrating into local life is the most beautiful scenery. Chatting over tea in a wooden house, walking and enjoying the view at Harden Terrace, listening to history at the Aid Xinjiang Bridge, everything is so beautiful and peaceful.
Richardson Melissa Missy
Xinjiang Altay + Ili + Duku 12-Day Tour
Go to Xinjiang once! This is a place favored by heaven. In Xinjiang, you can see vast grasslands, like a green ocean, with galloping horses and flocks of sheep dotting the landscape like clouds.
The Tianshan Mountains are majestic and spectacular, with snow-capped peaks shining with mysterious light under the sun.
Lakes are embedded in the earth like sapphires, with clear waters reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, creating a breathtaking view.
Xinjiang Altay + Ili + Duku 12-Day Tour
D1: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - Ulungur Lake - Five-Colored Beach - Burqin
D2: Burqin - Kanas Lake Fish Pavilion - Stay in Jiadengyu/Kanas
D3: Kanas Three Bays - Hemu Village Free Play - Hemu Scenic Area Log Cabin
D4: Hemu Sunrise Morning Fog - Burqin
D5: Burqin - Devil City - Kuitun
D6: Kuitun - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Stay in Qingshuihe
D7: Qingshuihe - Qiongkushitai - Tekesi
D8: Tekesi - Kalajun Grassland - Bagua City Departure Street - Gongliu
D9: Gongliu - Nalati Aerial River Valley Grassland - Stay in Nalati
D10: Nalati - Middle Section of Duku Highway - Bayinbuluke Swan Lake - Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns - Bayin
D11: Bayin - Duku Highway - Tangbula Grassland Hundred Mile Gallery - Dushanzi
D12: Dushanzi - Anjihai Grand Canyon - S101 National Defense Highway - Urumqi
Route Highlights
Lakes, snow mountains, grasslands, canyons, glaciers, deserts, and folk culture, we play them all.
Xinjiang Tourism Guide Li Yongfu
9 Days to Explore Northern Xinjiang!
【Introduction】: How to explore the classic attractions of Northern Xinjiang in a short time and experience the unique charm of Xinjiang. Every day is very fulfilling~
🛬【Itinerary】:
D1: Your location - Urumqi - International Grand Bazaar
D2: Urumqi - Tianchi Lake - S21 Desert Highway - Ulungur Lake Golden Coast Scenic Area - Colorful Beach - Burqin County
D3: Burqin County - Kanas Scenic Area - Guanyu Pavilion - Kanas Village
D4: Kanas Village - Kanas Three Bays - Hemu Scenic Area - Hemu Village
D5: Hemu Village - Hemu Viewing Platform - World Devil City - Karamay
D6: Karamay - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Huocheng Lavender - Yining - Kazanqi Folk Village
D7: Yining - Nalati Tourist Scenic Area (Sky Grassland + Valley Grassland) - Nalati Town
D8: Nalati Town - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Urumqi
D9: Urumqi - Autonomous Region Museum - Your location
⛺【Must-Visit Attractions】:
Tianchi Lake, Kanas Scenic Area, Hemu Scenic Area, Sayram Lake, Nalati Tourist Scenic Area, and Duku Highway are classic attractions in Northern Xinjiang, showcasing the natural beauty of Xinjiang.
Other attractions include landscapes along the way, such as highways, lakes, yardangs, bridges, flowers, streets, and canyons, enriching the types of scenery. While enjoying the scenery, you won't feel visually fatigued, and these spots are great for photography.
🍩【Must-Try Foods】:
Urumqi/Karamay/Yining: Pilaf, baked buns, noodles, kebabs, naan
Burqin County: Cold-water fish
Sayram Lake: Whitefish
Nalati Town: Whole roasted lamb
🏨【Accommodation Guide】:
Urumqi:
Three-star: All Seasons Hotel/Campanile Hotel...
Four-star: Atour Hotel/Urumqi Hengyu International Hotel...
Five-star: Urumqi Hantang Hotel/Urumqi Wanda Vista Hotel...
Burqin County:
Three-star: Burqin Hongyu Furui Hotel/Burqin Baishun Holiday Hotel...
Four-star: Burqin Night Light City Holiday Hotel/Burqin Green City Grand Hotel...
Five-star: Burqin Kanas Birch Forest Luxury Camp...
Kanas Scenic Area:
Old Village: Kanas Marmot Band B&B/Deep Mountain Leisure Villa B&B...
New Village: Kanas An Encounter Hidden World B&B/Kanas A Litchi Tree Villa...
Hemu Scenic Area:
Old Village: Hemu Mountain Villa/Hemu Zanjue Guanshan Residence...
New Village: Hemu Mountain Cottage B&B/Hemu Cezanne Art B&B...
Service Area: Hemu Super 8 Hotel/Burqin Hemu Taoyuan B&B...
Karamay:
Three-star: Vienna Hotel/Starway Hotel...
Four-star: Atour Hotel/Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel...
Yining:
Three-star: All Seasons Hotel/Orange Hotel...
Four-star: Yining Colorful Flower City Hotel/Yining Cloud Hotel...
Five-star: Yining Ili River Hotel/Yining Wenzhou International Hotel...
Nalati Town:
Three-star: Nalati Huashijian Garden Hotel/Nalati Borui Linyin Hotel...
Four-star: Xinyuan Huahai Nalati B&B/Xinyuan Huahai Nalati B&B...
Five-star: Ctrip Holiday Farm (Nalati Forest Park Joint Venture Store)...
🚌【Transportation Guide】:
Xinjiang is vast, and there are no suitable buses to reach each attraction. Besides trains and planes, it is recommended to self-drive or hire a local car.
🧡【Tips】:
The weather in Xinjiang changes quickly. It is hot at noon and cool in the morning and evening. Please bring different types of clothes, protect yourself from UV rays, and prevent colds.
Urumqi·Xinjiang
域見疆來 域見你
Hiking alone in Altay, I've grown weary by myself
One person
Carrying a backpack
Venturing into the wilderness
The wilderness pays me no mind
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To be honest, I haven't read Li Juan's 'My Altay' yet, and I haven't had the chance to watch the popular TV series either, but that doesn't diminish my love and longing for these wilds.
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The first day, with moderate rain, the annoying and time-consuming scenic area shuttle bus, public bus, and coach took at least 3 hours before finally reaching the depths of Kanas. The weather is still very cold, but I'm pleased that the mountain wind and cold rain have significantly reduced the number of tourists.
🌿
Life is like a vast wilderness
Don't expend too much on the trivialities
One person with a backpack, filled with my passion and freedom, accompanied by wind and rain, vanishing into the endless wilderness dream.
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The second day, clear skies, after the slow-moving scenic area coach and public bus, I continued trekking in Hemu. The last time I was here was for New Year's skiing, and now it's completely different, full of life and bustling with people.
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Practical tips:
🎙1. The scenery in Kanas and Hemu is indeed fantastic. However, Jiadengyu, which is several dozen miles away, blocks the way with expensive tickets and scenic area buses that also consume time. It is recommended to allocate plenty of time. If possible, consider buying a two-day pass. Otherwise, you really won't be able to enjoy much.
🏔2. The scenery along the way is equally amazing. If you're driving yourself, take it slow. When stopping to enjoy the view, make sure to park in a safe area.
⏰3. Ticket checking time: 8:30-20:00
🎫Ticket price: Kanas 230 (scenic area ticket + shuttle bus), Hemu 102 (scenic area ticket + shuttle bus)
🏡4. The wooden house accommodations inside are quite expensive, and many tourists play during the day and return to Burqin to stay at night.
💎5. If it's safe, venture further into the distance and the forest for a walk, there are surprises, fewer people, and you can take photos without restraint.
Culinary Conquest
I caught the aurora in Xinjiang at dawn, and I have no regrets in this life!!
Ah, I actually saw the aurora in Xinjiang😭
A geomagnetic storm hit, and there was a huge aurora outbreak in Altay, Xinjiang! It's worth it to see such a strong aurora domestically!
Now there's no need to go to Iceland to see the aurora.
🌲With 'My Altay' being released before, and the aurora appearing after, people in Altay at this moment must be so blessed!
🍃This brings us to the two must-visit spots in Altay:
Hemu and Kanas
These two places are very close to each other, just a 1-hour drive
If you only stay in Kanas for one day
Choose to hike the Three Bays instead of taking the boat!
Because you need to take a shuttle bus throughout the scenic area
Going to the boat tour and coming back from the waiting point takes at least 3 hours...
The real beauty only requires a simple way of touring
Personally, I think Fairy Bay is very beautiful among the Three Bays
Not only does it have morning mist, but you can also see Kanas Lake up close
📷The photos are incredibly good
One day, we will all come to 'My Altay' for any reason
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12-Day Solo Travel Guide to Northern Xinjiang's Duku Highway
Where to go for the holiday? It must be Xinjiang. With snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, grasslands, and more, the scenery is truly diverse. Especially in summer, the grasslands and snow mountains appear in the same frame, resembling scenes from an animated world.
Itinerary
D1: From all over the country to Urumqi
D2: Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan → Fuyun
D3: Fuyun → Keketuohai → Burqin
D4: Burqin → Kanas Lake → Jiadengyu
D5: Jiadengyu → Roaming Hemu → Stay in Hemu
D6: Hemu → Wuerhe
D7: Wuerhe → Devil City → Jinghe
D8: Jinghe → Sailimu Lake - Sailing Experience → Kaxgar → Yining
D9: Yining → Qiongkushitai → Xinyuan
D10: Xinyuan → Nalati Air Grassland → Nalati Town
D11: Nalati → Duku Highway → Martyrs' Cemetery
D12: Return flight from Urumqi
【tips】
1. Some areas in Xinjiang have poor signal, it is recommended to carry cash
2. There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening in Xinjiang, it is advisable to bring a coat
3. Some areas in Xinjiang are dry, be sure to drink plenty of water to avoid
bleeding from dryness.
4. In Xinjiang, goods are sold by the kilogram
HATTIE NORMAN
7-Day Essence Tour of Northern Xinjiang
Sayram Lake is the highest-altitude, largest, and most scenic alpine lake in Xinjiang. It is also the last place cherished by the warm and humid Atlantic air currents, hence the saying that it is 'the last tear of the Atlantic'. The summer season is the perfect time to visit Sayram Lake, and for friends who want to play at Sayram Lake, this travel guide is highly recommended. Like and save it, and you'll definitely not get lost!
🌺Recommended Itinerary:
🎉A: 7-Day Grand Northern Xinjiang Loop
🎄D1: Urumqi - Colorful Beach - Burqin
🎄D2: Burqin - Kanas
🎄D3: Jiadengyu - Hemu
🎄D4: Hemu - Urho Ghost City - Urho
🎄D5: Urho - Sayram Lake - Yining/Qingshui River
🎄D6: Yining/Qingshui River - Nalati - Bayanbulak
🎄D7: Bayanbulak - Duku Highway - Urumqi
🎉B: 8-Day Grand Northern Xinjiang Loop
🎄D1: Urumqi - Tianshan Tianchi - Fuyun/Koktokay.
🎄D2: Fuyun/Koktokay - Koktokay - Colorful Beach - Burqin
🎄D3: Burqin - Kanas - Jiadengyu
🎄D4: Jiadengyu - Hemu
🎄D5: Hemu - Ghost City - Urho
🎄D6: Urho - Sayram Lake - Yining
🎄D7: Yining - Nalati Grassland in the Sky - Bayanbulak
🎄D8: Bayanbulak - Duku Highway - Urumqi
Kennedi Braun IV
It's arranged! A 7-day journey through Northern Xinjiang to check off the most beautiful scenery in one go
Northern Xinjiang, that vast land located in the northwestern part of China, offers a stunning visual feast👀. Stepping onto this land, you will be truly amazed by the breathtaking landscapes.
Stroll along the shores of Kanas Lake, as if you are in a fairy tale world; venture into Hemu to enjoy a forest afternoon tea in the gentle breeze; boldly chase the sun to find the most romantic myth of the northern frontier sunset. Don't hesitate anymore, follow Xiaoye this summer to the north of Xinjiang, let's go❗
⭕Fairy Tale Northern Xinjiang imes 7 Days and 6 Nights
✅Bookable from 2 persons, one order per group
✅Private car service with a drone provided
✅Accompanied by an experienced local driver-guide throughout the journey
✅Complimentary 24h airport transfer and welcome gift
✅6 nights of high-end accommodations throughout the trip for a full experience
✅All scenic area tickets + shuttle vehicles included
✅Breakfast included throughout + Hemu forest afternoon tea
⭕In-depth Experience:
🔅Kanas Lake boat cruise
🔅Guanyu Pavilion to search for the "mysterious lake monster"
🔅Leisurely light trekking at the three bays of Kanas
🔅Stroll through the border village of Baihaba
🔅Hemu Village to watch the stunning sunrise, sunset, and starry sky
🔅Exclusive afternoon tea in the Hemu forest
🔅Seek out the miraculous view of the sunset at the Five-Color Beach
🔅Panoramic view of the Yardang landform of the Devil City
🏡Selected Accommodations:
📍Hemu Youyuan Mountain Homestay
Located in Hemu Village, surrounded by a vast birch forest; rooms with two panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows offer direct views of the beautiful backyard and the entire Hemu Village scenery
📍Kanas Leisurely Holiday Homestay
Located in the old village of Kanas, the Nordic-style decor is unique within the scenic area; each independent cabin has a courtyard for free movement and occasional encounters with foxes
📍Burqin Birch Forest Wild Luxury Camp
Located on the south bank of the Irtysh River, it adopts the design concept of Kazakh nomadic felt tents and extensively uses panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows to integrate naturally with the desert
📍Wuerhe He Yili Chenghuating Hotel
Located in the city center, it is a super high-end hotel brand under the Licheng Hotel Group and is currently the only landscape garden-style hotel in Northern Xinjiang
⭕Attraction Introduction:
⭐Kanas
One of the most beautiful alpine lakes in China, known as "God's backyard"
⭐Hemu Village
The dwelling place of the Tuwa tribe, known as "China's No.1 Village"
⭐Dushanzi Grand Canyon
The starting point of the Duku Highway, famed as the "Duku Secret Realm, a billion-year spectacle"
⭐Five-Color Beach
A typical colorful hill landform, shortlisted as one of the "Magical Northwest 100 Sceneries"
⭕Itinerary Introduction:
D1 Urumqi/Altay gathering - free time
D2 Urumqi - Five-Color Beach sunset - Burqin
D3 Burqin - Kanas (Kanas Lake)
D4 Kanas (Guanyu Pavilion) - Baihaba - Kanas
D5 Kanas (Three Bays) - Hemu (Hemu Bridge, Beautiful Peak)
D6 Hemu (sunrise, morning mist) - Wuerhe Devil City (sunset) - Wuerhe
D7 Wuerhe - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Urumqi disband
AMY GONZALES
It's no exaggeration to say that Kanas in May really has no rival in China
✨ In the summer of Xinjiang, the beauty of Kanas is intoxicating. The Three Bays are the essence of the Kanas scenic area, allowing you to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy relaxation and elegance. 🎉
✅ Fairy Bay: The morning mist and ethereal aura are definitely the highlight of the scenic area.
✅ Bright Bay: A signature bay that is stunning at any time.
✅ Dragon Bay: One of the most magnificent bays, with clear layers and breathtaking views from the plank road. 📸
🚩 Recommended route:
DAY 1: Depart from all over the country and gather in Urumqi.
DAY 2: Tianshan Tianchi in Urumqi, stay in Urumqi.
DAY 3: Urumqi-S21 Desert Highway-Colorful Beach, stay in Burqin.
DAY 4: Burqin County-Hemu Village-Birch Forest-Cycling, stay in Hemu.
DAY 5: Enjoy the sunrise in Hemu - Guanyu Platform - Kanas Lake, stay in Kanas.
DAY 6: Kanas-Three Bays-Urho Ghost City, stay in Urho.
DAY 7: Urho-Dushanzi Canyon-Boli Plank Road, disband in Urumqi.
🚩 Two recommended hiking routes:
1⃣ Full Three Bays route:
If you have plenty of time or don't want to queue for the shuttle bus at popular spots, you can choose to hike the entire Fairy Bay-Moon Bay-Dragon Bay to fully experience the charm of the Three Bays.
2⃣ Essence of Three Bays route:
If you're short on time but still want to hike, you can take the shuttle bus to Fairy Bay, get off at Moon Bay, and then hike the Moon Bay-Dragon Bay section, which is considered the essence of the Three Bays, about 3 kilometers, and enjoy the stunning scenery in a short time.
The Three Bays are the representatives of Kanas, and seeing the small to appreciate the big is the ultimate realm of visiting scenic spots. It is recommended to explore the Three Bays completely if possible, to feel its charm and touch the soul of Kanas! 🌅
JAYDE ELLIS
15-Day Tour of North and South Xinjiang
Located at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, the beautiful land of Ili becomes like a painting unfolding before our eyes every summer, attracting many tourists to come and check in! The route I'm going to recommend to you today not only allows you to appreciate the stunning scenery of Ili, but also lets you stay in Kanas Hemu, experiencing the unique beauty of the scenic area!
Itinerary
Day 1 Pick up - Urumqi
Stay: Urumqi
Day 3 Urumqi---Fuyun
Attraction: Heavenly Lake of Tianshan
Accommodation: Fuyun
Day 3 Fuyun----Burqin
Attraction: Keketuohai - Return to the Multicolored Beach.
Accommodation: Burqin
Day 4: Burqin--Jiadengyu
Attraction: Kanas
Stay: Jiadengyu
Day 5: Jiadengyu-Hemu
Attraction: Kanas Scenic Area
Stay: Hemu characteristic log cabin
Day 6: Hemu---Wuerhe
Attraction: Hemu Scenic Area
Accommodation: Wuerhe
Day 7: Wuerhe--Jinghe
Attraction: Devil's City
Accommodation: Jinghe
Day 8: Jinghe--Yining
Attraction: Sayram Lake
Accommodation: Yining
Day 9 Yining----Qiongkushitai-
Attraction: Qiongkushitai
Accommodation: Qiongkushitai
Day 10: Qiongkushitai----Gongliu
Attraction: Tekes Bagua City return to Aktas Grassland
Accommodation: Gongliu.
Day 11: Gongliu---Bayanbulak
Attraction: Bayanbulak Nine Curves Eighteen Bends
Accommodation: Bayanbulak
Day 12 Bayanbuluk---Nalati
Attraction: Nalati Sky Prairie
Accommodation: Nalati
Day 13: Nalati--Tangbula
Attraction: Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery.
Accommodation: Tangbula Prairie
Day 14: Tangbu----Urumqi
Attraction: Return to Duku Highway Dushanzi Grand Canyon
Stay: Urumqi
Day 15 Urumqi drop off at the airport
BAILEY GILL
Classic 12-Day 11-Night Tour of Northern Xinjiang
Recommended 12-day itinerary, capturing all the stunning views of Northern Xinjiang in one go, offering you a completely rich sensory experience❗
Itinerary Recommendation (Classic 12-Day 11-Night Northern Xinjiang Route)
D1: From various places to Urumqi
D2: Urumqi---to Burqin via the Colorful Beach (one way 485KM, about 6.5 hours by car)
Accommodation: Burqin Attraction (Colorful Beach)
D3: Burqin---Kanas---back to Jiadengyu (one way 156KM, about 2.5 hours by car)
Accommodation: Jiadengyu Attraction (Kanas)
D4: Kanas--Hemu (one way 60KM, about 2 hours by car)
Accommodation: Hemu Attraction (Kanas, Hemu)
D5: Hemu---Devil City---Karamay (one way 455KM, about 5 hours by car)
Accommodation: Karamay Attraction (Devil City)
D6: Karamay--Sayram Lake---Qingshui River (one way 445KM, about 5.5 hours by car)
Accommodation: Qingshui River Attraction (Sayram Lake)
D7: Qingshui River---Xia'ta Ancient Road---Zhaosu (one way 128KM, about 2 hours by car)
Accommodation: Zhaosu Attraction (Xia'ta Ancient Road)
D8: Zhaosu---Kala Jun---Tekes (one way 125KM, about 1.5 hours by car)
Accommodation: Tekes Attraction (Kala Jun Grassland)
D9: Tekes---Nalati (one way 280KM, about 3.5 hours by car)
Accommodation: Nalati Attraction (Nalati Sky Grassland)
D10: Nalati--Bayinbuluk---Nalati (180KM, about 3 hours by car)
Accommodation: Nalati Attraction (Returning to the Nine Turns and Eighteen Bends, Swan Lake)
D11: Nalati-Duku Highway---Urumqi (one way 420KM, about 6.5 hours by car)
Accommodation: Urumqi Attraction (Duku Highway Scenery)
D12: Urumqi---to various places
BAILEE NEAL
Kanas + Yili Loop 10-Day Tour
There are always some beautiful things in the world worth rushing to! This summer, let's go to Xinjiang! Visit the vast grasslands, this magical place like the Emerald City of Oz, take a rest on the grassland that feels like a green carpet for a while. As the wind blows, you feel like you're floating on the sea, reaching out as if you could touch the blue sky and white clouds, being there, you can't help but marvel at the beauty of nature.
(Kanas + Yili Loop 10-Day Tour)
D1: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - Ulungur Lake (road view) - Burqin
D2: Burqin - Kanas Lake - Kanas Village
D3: Kanas - Strolling through Three Bays - Hemu
D4: Hemu - World Devil City - Karamay
D5: Karamay - Sayram Lake - Qingshui River
D6: Qingshui River - Yining Kazanqi Folk Village - Zhaosu
D7: Zhaosu - Xiatang Forest Park - Tekes Bagua City
D8: Tekes - Nalati Sky Grassland - Nalati
D9: Nalati - Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Kuitun
D10: Kuitun - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Urumqi
KINGSTON MITCHELL
12-Day Essence of Northern Xinjiang Tour
Accompany you to see the grasslands - this must be the romance of summer. North of the Tianshan Mountains lies the highland grasslands of Northern Xinjiang, where the blue of Kanas Lake and the sunrise at Hemu Village are intoxicating.
The flowers of Northern Xinjiang bloom splendidly in summer, with snow-capped mountains and grasslands, forest pastures, glacial lakes, canyons and rivers, Gobi deserts, and the hoofbeats of cattle, sheep, and horses.
All your imaginations of Xinjiang are brought to the extreme in Northern Xinjiang. For those who want to visit Xinjiang, now is the time to plan! After all, during the peak season, the prices for flights and hotels will soar.
D1 Urumqi
D2 Urumqi--Tianchi--Fuyun
Stay: Fuyun
D3 Fuyun--Koktokay--Buerjin
Stay: Buerjin.
D4 Buerjin--Kanas--Jiadengyu
Stay: Jiadengyu
D5 Jiadengyu---Hemu--Colorful Beach--Buerjin
Stay: Buerjin
D6 Buerjin--Devil City--Kuitun
Stay: Kuitun
D7 Kuitun--Sayram Lake-Lavender--Yining
Stay: Yining
D8 Yining--Nalati--Bayanbulak
Stay: Bayanbulak
D9 Bayanbulak--Hejing
Stay: Hejing
D10 Hejing--Turpan-Grape Valley-Karez Wells
Stay: Turpan
D11 Turpan--Flaming Mountains--Shanshan Desert--Urumqi
Stay: Urumqi
D12 Urumqi - Airport drop-off
NoraThompson17
The southern child's obsession with snow, Kanas to satisfy!
Northern people's obsession: sea🌊
Southern people's obsession: snow❄
As a southerner
What is the obsession with snow?
Is it to stuff the snow into a good friend's clothes,
Let him feel your love for him,
Or do you want to have a hearty snowball fight with him?
Or simply just want to witness the pure white and flawless snow?
Or do you want to feel the speed and passion of letting go of yourself on the ski slope,
Then post a circle of friends, let your buddies witness how thick the snow in the north is......
Kanas, can definitely satisfy everyone's obsession with snow!
Play with the Northern Xinjiang IP, pure white fairy tale world, stunning winter scenery
"Ice and Snow Secret Realm" —— Kanas
"Ink and Wash Fairy Tale" —— Hemu
Jike Burlin International Ski Resort
Skiing freely on the ski slopes
Play with ice and snow fun sports
Visit the fairy tale village deep in the snowfield
Come to China's Snow Capital - Xinjiang Altay
Have a real winter
I. Transportation
1. Train:
Urumqi Station—Beitun City Station (20:40—08:25 K9735)/ (23:20—07:54 Y965)
Among them, Y965 is the "China Snow Capital·Altay" tourist train, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, running daily, with all sleeper cars, special compartments, making the visiting tourists linger.
2. Plane:
Altay Airport or Kanas Airport
To go to Kanas, you can choose to land at Altay Airport or Kanas Airport, and everyone can choose flights and book tickets according to their own situation. In winter road traffic conditions, if you need to enter Kanas or Hemu, you can choose to drive by yourself or charter a car
3. Self-driving:
The road into the mountain in Kanas in winter is slippery, so for safety reasons, it is recommended that everyone drive a four-wheel drive off-road vehicle and equip it with snow tires and anti-skid chains. Drive slowly during the journey, and if necessary, you can also send us a private message in advance to inquire about the situation of entering the mountain on the day to ensure that your trip can proceed smoothly.
4. Weather conditions:
For weather forecasts in various counties (cities) in the Altay region, please follow the WeChat public account: Altay Meteorology
For traffic conditions in Burqin County and Kanas and Hemu, please follow the WeChat public account: Kanas Public Security Bureau Traffic Police Brigade
For the opening of ski trails, cable cars and weather conditions in Jike Burlin International Ski Resort, General Mountain International Ski Resort, and Keketuohai International Ski Resort, please follow: each ski resort's public account.
CraftyCreations
I stayed in Xinjiang for a month to tell you some things not to do
Don't ask how much the ticket is, ask how many years of youth are left. I decided to embark on a journey to Xinjiang in the northwest of my motherland, using a month to find my lost soul. After coming back, I am full of motivation, often staring at the photos in a daze.
To help friends who want to go to Xinjiang, I have compiled this travel guide, hoping to help everyone!
Where should I go first when I go to Xinjiang for the first time?
Urumqi, as the transportation hub of Xinjiang, is very convenient whether it is South Xinjiang or North Xinjiang. It is recommended to choose Urumqi as the first stop, because whether it is a group tour or self-driving, almost all vehicles start from here.
Precautions:
Time difference: There is a 2-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the mainland
Many ethnic minorities are used to saying Xinjiang time
Security check: Xinjiang's security check is very strict, train stations and airports require multiple security checks, it is recommended to go to the train station/airport in advance
Accommodation recommendation:
Urumqi: Recommend Friendly Business Circle or Zhongshan Road Business Circle
Kanas: Recommend Beitun City, secondly, Jadunyu and Burqin can be recommended
Hemu: Recommend staying in the scenic area log cabin, watching the stars all over the sky at night, increasing the play time during the day, and the experience is better
Sailimu Lake: Accommodation is recommended to stay in Qingshuihe Town or Huocheng County
Our self-driving route:
Starting from Urumqi, go to Sailimu Lake—Huocheng—Zhaosu—Tekes—Qiongkushitai—Nalati—Duku Highway, and finally return to Urumqi from Dushanzi.
The route is just a circle, which is a classic Yili ring line.
ps: The above self-driving journey is 12 days in total, a total of 2300 kilometers, without rushing to the road and rushing to the scenic spots, often 5-6 hours of self-driving time every day. I feel that rest and maintaining a good state are necessary.
Must-visit attractions:
Qiongkushitai: The grassland covering the sky, the fairy tale forest like a mist, the small wooden house with grass on the head, every eye is super healing
Huocheng Lavender: The purple sea of flowers tumbling with the wind is really romantic
Tangbula Fairy Lake: A small popular secret that needs to ride a horse up the mountain, accompanied by flowers all the way, it seems to be Alice in Wonderland
Nalati Grassland: The aerial photography and self-driving of the grassland and valley in the sky are absolutely amazing!
Sailimu Lake: "The last tear of the Atlantic"
If you have plenty of time, you must go for a self-driving tour around the lake
Duku Highway: Duku Highway that must be self-driving once in a lifetime! It will open around mid-June every year, and you will feel the four seasons along the way.
Xinjiang cuisine:
The big plate chicken, lamb skewers, roasted lamb chops, and roasted buns in Xinjiang are really amazing, and those who like heavy tastes can close their eyes.
ps: There are also old yogurt, cold water fish, hand-grabbed rice, wrapped meat, pulled strips and other delicacies waiting for you to taste!
TheodoreLivingston20
Xinjiang | Travel Guide
Xinjiang Travel🔥|8 days 7 nights small group🏜️average 6k➕|||If autumn is very beautiful🍁
Northern Xinjiang accounts for seven points😆
God is not stingy
The most beautiful oil painting in the world🌅
All sprinkled on this land
If you have already missed the summer in Northern Xinjiang🍃
Then you must not miss the autumn colors of Northern Xinjiang🍂
Snow mountains and layered forests surround Hemu
Birch forest falls into a golden color🌅
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🌈Recommended route
Day1 All over the country—Airport/Station pick-up—Urumqi Stay: Urumqi
Day1 Urumqi—Tianshan Tianchi—S21 Desert Highway---Burqin Stay: Burqin
Day2 Burqin—Kanas Guanyutai—Kanas Lake—Kanas Stay: Kanas Scenic Area
Day3 Kanas—Kanas Sanwan—Hemu Stay: Hemu Scenic Area
Day4 Hemu—World Devil City—Karamay Stay: Karamay
Day5 Karamay—Sayram Lake—Jinghe Stay: Jinghe
Day6 Jinghe—Anjihai Grand Canyon—Urumqi Stay: Urumqi
Day8 Urumqi—Airport/Station drop-off—Warm home Happy end of the trip
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🌈Trip highlights
🔴No stop during the Spring Festival, set off immediately
🔴Deep play for 8 days, small group of 6 people, average 💰5K+
🔴2 nights in original log cabin accommodation
🔴24-hour online customer service, airport pick-up
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🔥What the trip includes
1. Transportation: Local comfortable car, guarantee one seat per person
2. Accommodation: Hotels listed in the package itinerary, 4 nights comfortable accommodation + 2 nights log cabin
3. Hotel: Clean and comfortable double standard room with private bathroom
4. Section car: Kanas, Hemu, Devil City, Sayram Lake, Tianchi, Keketuohai
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🍁——Travel Tips——🍁
✨The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is large, please bring enough clothes
✨The sunshine time is long, please bring sun protection products
✨Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference, meal times are late
✨The climate in Xinjiang is dry, please bring hydration products etc.
✨Photo matching: sunglasses, scarves, ethnic costumes, decorations, etc.
✨In ethnic minority areas, please respect the local people's lifestyle etc.
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ExplorerEscapades
Kanas Scenic Area | Super detailed guide sharing
Tourists' basic walking route is to go to Jiadenyu to buy tickets to enter Kanas Scenic Area, so staying in Kanas is equivalent to staying in the scenic area.
I personally highly recommend staying in the scenic area, so the itinerary will not be too rushed, and those with luggage can put their luggage in the inn before going out to visit~ Kanas weather is changeable, sunny and rainy, remember to prepare an umbrella!
🎈Detailed route into the scenic area:
For self-driving friends, cars cannot enter the scenic area. Navigate to Jiadenyu parking lot in advance, cars can only be parked here, take your luggage and transfer to the scenic area bus to the visitor center, and then transfer to the bus into Kanas.
🏠Accommodation in the scenic area:
All are small wooden houses, divided into two areas
❶Old Village: Very close to the visitor center, about 3-5 minutes walk, it is very convenient to go back to the room to rest when you are tired, but the accommodation conditions are limited, and it is very lively at night.
❷New Village: It is relatively far from the visitor center, you need to call the inn owner to pick you up, but the accommodation conditions are slightly better.
⭐Recommend to stay in the old village, near!
🍃Kanas attractions:
①Fish Watching Platform (must go)
②Hiking Three Bays (must go): Wollong Bay + Fairy Bay + Moon Bay
③Kanas New Village
④Baihaba Village and so on
❗Tips: Tickets can be bought online in advance.
▼You don't need to exchange tickets for buying tickets, you can take the shuttle bus directly by swiping your ID card.
▼Fish Watching Platform needs to be bought separately at the ticket center.
▼One-entry ticket: Tourists who arrive in the scenic area in the morning and can finish visiting the scenic area in one day, and tourists who arrive in the afternoon and stay in the scenic area at night, as long as they do not leave the scenic area, they do not need to buy tickets again.
▼Two-entry ticket: Tourists who have booked a hotel in Jiadenyu or other places, and need to enter the scenic area again the next day if they can't finish visiting the scenic area in one day.
🎫Tickets:
Kanas entrance ticket + bus ticket: 230 yuan/person (one entry), because we live in the scenic area, so we can buy one entry, and the scenic area also has two-entry tickets to choose from.
👉🏻Go to Baihaba ticket + bus ticket: 75 yuan/person
👉🏻Go to Fish Watching Platform bus ticket: 20 yuan/person
All attractions in Kanas Scenic Area need to be reached by shuttle bus.
⏰Operating hours: 9:00-20:00
A total of five lines:
✔Kanas Old Village-Kanas Lake
✔Fairy Bay-Moon Bay-Wollong Bay-Jiadenyu Ticket Station.
✔Kanas New Village
✔Fish Watching Platform
✔Baihaba-Heihu Scenic Spot
The shuttle bus runs about every 5 minutes
Among them, the Baihaba scenic area needs to apply for a border pass at the visitor center!
❤️Most effortless route recommendation:
First take Line 4 to Fish Watching Platform→Take Line 1 to see Kanas Lake→Take Line 2 to visit Three Bays→Take the shuttle bus back.
RYAN COBB
Just returned from Altay, to tell the truth
On the 6th day of coming to North Xinjiang, my aesthetic threshold has been blown up.
The grand snow and the scarce tourists are in stark contrast.
It's like walking into a real version of 'The Cold Wonderland and The End of the World'!!
Riding an off-road vehicle, traveling through the forest and snow.
From the fairy-tale Kanas Three Bays
To the fairy-tale Hemu Village, Frost Ice Ling, Unfrozen River, Sayram Lake Blue Ice
There is no most beautiful, the next second is always more beautiful!!
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Ride a sled during the day, stay at the Sayram Lake RV camp at night.
Stars and sunrise come to visit.
The southern child finally realized the wish of jumping in the snow with 80 cm thick snow.
P1-8 are all real shots.
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❄North Xinjiang Snow Season Forecast
The snow-watching period in Xinjiang is particularly long.
From October every year to April of the following year, it is the ice and snow period.
The weather forecast shows:
The Kanas area will usher in a medium to large range of snowfall.
November-December is the off-peak season for snow appreciation.
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❄Big Traffic TIPS:
Going to Xinjiang in November-December is considered off-season throughout the year.
The ticket price is equivalent to 20% of the peak season.
The one-way trip during the peak season costs 3k+, while the round trip is only 1k+ at this time.
Compared to the ticket prices of popular snow-watching places in the Northeast.
The cost performance is very high.
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Gather in Urumqi.
There are multiple direct flights from Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with convenient transportation.
Disband in Altay, you can freely arrange skiing time.
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❄8-day itinerary in North Xinjiang:
Day 1-3
Gather in Urumqi-Sayram Lake-Urho Devil City
Day 4-6
Burqin-Kanas-Hemu
Day 7-8
Disband in Altay
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❄Highlights & Differentiated Experience:
√Bus + off-road vehicle, flexible and deep exploration of beautiful scenery
√Kanas + Hemu + Sayram Lake, connecting the most essence of winter snow scenery in North Xinjiang
√Take a cable car to the top of Jike Burlin, overlooking the powder snow paradise.
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❄Preferred Accommodation:
√Stay in the luxury RV camp at Sayram Lake, the peak season is as high as ￥3-4k/night.
You can enjoy the blue ice without going out.
Capture the beautiful sunrise and the starry sky without light pollution.
√Stay in boutique homestays in Kanas and Hemu scenic spots.
Independent bathroom, you can take a hot bath every day.
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SAMARA VASQUEZ
How to enjoy a seven-day trip in Hemu + Kanas in winter?
🚗Transportation:
1️⃣Chartered car
The most recommended mode of transportation is a chartered car. Xinjiang has a vast territory, long distances, and complex snow road conditions. Chartering a car is the most comfortable way. You can decide your itinerary, very free;
2️⃣Self-driving
Winter in Xinjiang is mainly snowy weather. The snow is very thick, and there are many mountain roads, so it is not recommended for novices. Only old drivers with snow driving experience choose to drive by themselves;
3️⃣Join a group
Very not recommended! Early departure and late return, the dragonfly-like itinerary will make you miss many beautiful sceneries;
☃️Recommended itinerary:
Day1: Everywhere—Urumqi
Day2: Urumqi—Burqin—Hemu
day3: Hemu—Observation deck sunrise—Hemu River (Birch Forest)—Beautiful Peak—Watch the sunset by the Hemu River
Day4: Stroll around Hemu Village and take pictures, very photogenic
Day5: Hemu—Kanas (Wolong Bay—Moon Bay—Fairy Bay—Kanas Lake)
Day6: Kanas—Baihaba—Old Kanas Village
Day7: Return trip
🏠About accommodation:
It is recommended to live in the old village, which is convenient for watching the sunrise in the morning and it is more convenient to go out to see the scenery and take pictures!
🎿About dressing:
The winter temperature in Northern Xinjiang is around minus twenty degrees, so keeping warm is very important. But because it is dry and cold, it is very different from the wet cold in the south, so it is not as cold as imagined, but there are a few points to note:
1️⃣Must have a hat + scarf + gloves;
2️⃣Shoes must wear non-slip snow boots, don't wear UGG for good looks;
3️⃣Moisturizing is also very important. The homestays are basically floor heating, very dry, so masks, hand cream, moisturizing cream, lip balm must be brought.
4️⃣Even in winter, you have to apply sunscreen!
MAX MOLINA
The fairy tale village of Hemu
Located on the shore of Kanas Lake in Burqin County, northern Xinjiang, it borders Mongolia, Russia, and Kazakhstan. It is the farthest and largest of the only three remaining Tuvan villages (Hemu Village, Kanas Village, and Baihaba Village). The houses are all made of logs, with geothermal heating, and the doors are not closed at night. The iconic building of Hemu Village is the Hemu Bridge. In winter, you can enjoy the oil painting-like snow peaks, forests, and glaciers. From the small hillside, you can overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village. The wooden houses covered with snow are like little houses in fairy tales. The quiet valley, small bridges and flowing water, horse-drawn sledges, and horsemen shuttle through the mountains, which is a favorite place for photography creation. Hemu's unique cold water fish and dairy products are delicious. The changing beauty of Hemu's four seasons is like a fairyland. It is known as "China's most beautiful ancient village" and is known as the back garden of God.
GraceHolmes11
Hemu Travel Diary
Sisters, Hemu is really beautiful!
The long-awaited Hemu trip ended perfectly with my travel photography!
When I arrived in Hemu, it was already night, and I casually took a picture of the sky that day (the one with red clouds). I was shocked as soon as I got off the car, it was really beautiful!
In this land reserved by God, I had the most beautiful, relaxed, and quiet winter in the few years since I started working.
Hemu is a place I wanted to come to a few years ago, but because of various things and work, I have been dragging and not coming. This year I just resigned in November, it seems that everything is going smoothly, and I didn't think much about it and just set off.
I am lucky. After I came here, it snowed heavily for two days. I am not a person who likes to move, and it is really too cold outside, so I either watch the snow scene in the homestay or watch the snow scene in the coffee shop!
The trip to Hemu fulfilled all my fantasies about travel. I just stayed quietly by myself, no one urged me to rush the itinerary, wherever I wanted to go, my world was quiet in Hemu! The most I did in Hemu was to listen to the snowflakes falling down. In this clean and extreme fairyland, I seemed to have received the baptism of God!
Perhaps it really is the right time and place. In the last two days in Hemu, I wanted to walk from Hemu Bridge to the deep forest to see if I could meet a little fox. I didn't expect to meet a little fox, but I met a cute little one who was taking pictures!
The little sister was taking pictures by the river in local clothes. I was attracted at a glance. After asking her where she took the pictures, I immediately gave up the idea of looking for a little fox and turned to find a travel photography shop (actually the snow in the forest is really too thick, I immediately beat the gong to retreat hahaha) After I entered the shop, I saw this set of blue ethnic costumes at a glance. For a person who loves blue to the extreme, this is simply a tailor-made costume for me. I really love my hat. The fluff on the top of my head is really soft. I want to take it home, but I was decisively rejected by the little brother in the shop, haha, the little brothers and sisters of Meixiang Travel Photography really gave me a great impression, from entering the shop to try on clothes to makeup to shooting and post-production to give each person is very patient, when I was doing makeup, my eyelashes were already crooked, and the makeup artist helped me one by one, and then put on false eyelashes. I asked her why she had to spend so much effort on my own eyelashes since she was going to put on false eyelashes. She said that if the eyelashes are not well done, the eyes will not look good when they are photographed. She also said that my eyes are so beautiful, they must be as bright and beautiful as possible. I really cried to death.
I didn't go out until the afternoon. When I started to make up, it was almost four o'clock. The sun sets at six o'clock in Hemu in winter. I am particularly afraid that there will be no light and it will not look good. Photographer Bobi said not to worry, he will take me to shoot the sunset!
Sisters!
It's sunset!
God! I almost cried when I saw the photo. God knows how much I love this group of photos!
I said I have never been so beautiful, the photographer said, then this moment is the most beautiful hahaha
The photographer is really encouraging to take pictures, especially guiding, praising me for being beautiful while pressing, I was actually not able to let go at the beginning, even a little embarrassed, the photographer said, don't care about others, don't feel embarrassed, just take care of yourself. It's beautiful, anyway, after a while, everyone doesn't know who hahaha, after about ten minutes of shooting, I slowly felt a little bit, basically the first ten minutes of shooting were very stiff and not good-looking, in the weather of minus ten degrees, I felt embarrassed, but the photographer just said, as long as you like the photos you took!
With the receipt of my beautiful portrait retouching, my trip to Hemu also ended. Before leaving Hemu, I took another picture of the sky casually. Suddenly I didn't want to leave. On this land reserved by God, I saw the biggest snow I have ever seen in my life, took the most beautiful set of portraits in my twenties, ate delicious earth hot pot, drank the most special coffee, and also took the most beautiful sky.
I'm going to leave, I really don't want to go, but Hemu is too cold hahaha!
emm... Finally say it!
Hemu, see you next time!
The journey is all scenery, I can stop anywhere!
NomadNovella
The longing of a southern child - chasing the ice and snow of Hemu
Stepping on the snow in the north, I came to Hemu, a small village covered by ice and snow. Hemu is a place that people want to go again after they have been there, especially in winter, the snowy world here seems to be a moving poem, intoxicating.
In this northern village, I started my snow-chasing journey, enjoying this unique world.
Day1: Burqin County-Kanas
Departing from Burqin County, heading north, I came to the beautiful Kanas. The ice and snow scenery here is amazing, and you can take pictures of the beautiful scenery outside the car window without getting out of the car. The winter Kanas, the morning mist is filled, like a fairyland. Here, you can choose to drive by yourself or charter a car to Hemu, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the ice and snow journey along the way.
Day2: Kanas-Hemu
After arriving in Hemu, I got up early and waited for the appearance of the morning mist. The world of morning mist under the ice and snow is too dreamy, and all kinds of ice and snow are in sight. After playing in Kanas in the afternoon, I started my journey in Hemu. The ice and snow style here makes me linger, and various check-in places are waiting for me to explore.
Day3: Play in Hemu
In Hemu, Xinjiang, there are many scenic spots worth seeing. First of all, you must watch a sunrise in Hemu. From the viewing platform, you can see the panoramic view of the entire Hemu village. Rows of small wooden houses are in sight, as if in Norway, spread over the forest and snowfield, like a fairy tale world. Here, I felt the warmth and tranquility of the snow.
In addition to enjoying the beautiful scenery, Hemu also has a lot of delicious food~ The special food in Hemu includes lamb skewers, horse intestines, milk lumps, etc., all of which have a strong ethnic flavor~
In terms of equipment, the snow is heavy in winter, the temperature is low at about minus ten degrees, so you must bring warm clothes, scarves, hats, snow boots, etc. At the same time, the ultraviolet rays in the snow are very high in winter, so you should also pay attention to sun protection and wear sunglasses. Camping in Hemu, drones are also essential tools, which can take more interesting photos and videos.
The beauty of Hemu's winter is unforgettable. Here, I chased a beautiful journey of ice and snow, and also satisfied my fantasy of snow as a southerner!
STEVIE MARQUEZ
My Altay | Five days and four nights to take you into the fairy tale world
Hemumu, a fairy tale town hidden deep in Altay, Xinjiang. In winter, Hemumu is dressed in silver, like a fairyland in Frozen.❄️
Here are tall and beautiful spruces, the fun of making snowmen and snowball fights, the brilliant starry sky and the gorgeous aurora, and the unique ice pillars of Hemumu's cold night...💫
Everything makes people feel as if they are in a dreamy ice and snow world.
💗【Winter Travel Tips】
1⃣️The temperature in Hemumu in winter is very low, with an average temperature of about minus 20 degrees, so keeping warm is the main issue. It is recommended to wear thermal underwear, down jackets, thermal pants, waterproof gloves, hats, scarves, etc.
2⃣️The daylight hours in Hemumu in winter are short, with the sun rising around 9 am and setting around 6 pm, so be sure to manage your time.
3⃣️Sometimes there will be heavy snow in Hemumu in winter, and the road surface will also freeze, so travel carefully and it is best to choose a local professional guide.
🎀【Winter Outfit Recommendations】
✔️Keeping warm is the key, and layering can keep you warmer.
✔️It is recommended to wear waterproof and windproof down jackets, thermal pants and waterproof gloves.
✔️Colorful accessories, scarves, gloves, sweaters, sunglasses
⛄️【Recommended Activities】
🎈Making snowmen, snowball fights: The snow in Hemumu is very good, why not try making snowmen and having snowball fights.
🎈Stargazing, Aurora: Hemumu is far away from the city, without light pollution, the night sky and the Milky Way are very beautiful, not to be missed.
🎈Visit Hemumu's cold night ice pillars: Hemumu's water pipes will freeze into icicles in the cold night, forming the unique spectacle of Hemumu's cold night ice pillars.
🎈Jeep skiing: Hemumu has many natural ski fields, you can experience the fun of ice and snow sports.
🚗【Itinerary】
Day1: Altay/Kanas-Hemumu
Day2: Wander around Hemumu/Forest Travel Photography
Day3: Horse riding through the snow
Day4: Hemumu Sunrise-Kanas Three Bays
Day5: Return trip-Kanas/Altay
Let's step into this ice and snow fairy tale world together and feel the charm of Hemumu in winter!✨
Avery.Moore@48
How can I describe the beauty of Kanas in winter to you
The lake is shrouded in mist, some trees are adorned with icicles, some with un-melted snow, the lake water changes color as it flows through different areas, sometimes it's a cold ice blue, sometimes it's as green as autumn. I walked into the morning fog and spent a long and cold winter day here.
Here are some tips for visiting Kanas in winter⬇️
Recommended visiting order
1️⃣The old bridge of Kanas looks good for photos after 11:30 when the sun comes out, the lakeside is shrouded in morning fog, and the snow mushrooms are adorable.
2️⃣After visiting the old bridge around 12:30-13:00, drive to the Fairy Bay, the fog is not so heavy at this moment, and the rime is just right. I think this is also the most beautiful place in Kanas in winter (most of the photos are taken here.)
Spend about an hour in Fairy Bay for photos, then it's Moon Bay and Wolong Bay. Since you can't walk on the plank road, you can only check in from above, it's enough to visit and take photos for an hour.
Then around 14:30, drive to Kanas Lake, the lakeside sun is the best at this moment, soft and not dazzling, suitable for portrait photography.
After visiting Kanas Lake, if you still have time, you can drive to the new bridge for a visit.
Precautions
1️⃣Don't go to the three bays before the old bridge. The fog is too heavy in the early morning of the three bays, and you can't see anything. Also, don't go to the three bays after visiting the old bridge and Kanas, there is no morning fog at this moment and the sunlight is about to disappear.
The correct order is to watch the sun shine on the pink mountains outside at 10:00, then have breakfast, and drive to the old bridge around 11:00 (you can also be half an hour late, it doesn't matter.) After taking photos at the old bridge, drive to the three bays, and finally Kanas Lake.
One day is just right, the best light, the best scenery all captured.
I hope everyone can see the dreamlike Kanas.