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Northern Xinjiang: Kanas, Hemu and Ili

See Hemu village and Kanas Lake before turning south to Sayram Lake and the Nalati grasslands.

Forested slopes surround the blue-green water of Kanas Lake.
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See Hemu village and Kanas Lake before turning south to Sayram Lake and the Nalati grasslands.

Urumqi → Hemu → Kanas → Burqin → Sayram Lake → Yining → Nalati → Tianchi

10 days / 9 nights · Urumqi → Urumqi

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Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrive in Urumqi.A red tiered pagoda rises above the trees on Urumqi’s Red Hill.

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Day 2 · Travel via Ulungur Lake to Burqin.Trees line a stony riverbank in Burqin County.

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Day 3 · Visit Hemu village and continue to Jiadengyu.A rocky riverbank faces Hemu’s wooden houses and autumn trees.

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Day 4 · Explore Kanas and stop at Five-Coloured Beach on the return to Burqin.Forested slopes surround the blue-green water of Kanas Lake.

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Day 5 · See the wind-eroded formations at Urho en route to Kuytun.Wind-eroded rock towers rise above a gravel plain at Urho.

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Day 6 · Reach Yining by way of Sayram Lake and Guozigou.Low clouds hang over Sayram Lake as seen from the north bank.

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Day 7 · Spend the day on the Nalati grasslands.Conifers dot the green mountain pastures above Nalati.

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Day 8 · Cross the Duku road when open and visit Dushanzi Canyon.The Duku Highway curves around a steep, forested mountainside.

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Day 9 · Stop at Tianchi before returning to Urumqi.Conifers frame the blue water and high peaks at Tianchi.

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Day 10 · Depart from Urumqi.Urumqi’s skyline stretches across the horizon below Hongshan Park.

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Scenic

A red tiered pagoda rises above the trees on Urumqi’s Red Hill.
Trees line a stony riverbank in Burqin County.
A rocky riverbank faces Hemu’s wooden houses and autumn trees.
Forested slopes surround the blue-green water of Kanas Lake.
Wind-eroded rock towers rise above a gravel plain at Urho.
Low clouds hang over Sayram Lake as seen from the north bank.
Conifers dot the green mountain pastures above Nalati.
The Duku Highway curves around a steep, forested mountainside.
Conifers frame the blue water and high peaks at Tianchi.
Urumqi’s skyline stretches across the horizon below Hongshan Park.
Water flows past evergreens at the outlet of Kanas Lake.
The road bridge crosses a deep mountain valley at Guozigou.
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Border-area access needs a local check for your exact stops.

We do not arrange visas or border permits. See official links in our Travel Guide. Travel Guide

Frequently asked questions

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Is accommodation confirmed?

Hotel references will be confirmed with your quotation.

Do you arrange border permits?

We do not arrange visas or border permits. See official links in our Travel Guide.

How do I plan halal meals?

Include your dietary requirements and ask for specific venues before booking.

What is included in the price?

Ask for transport, guide, meals, accommodation and entrance fees as separate lines.

What if a mountain road closes?

Agree on an alternate route and any cost changes before departure.

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