Habahe Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Baihaba Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Winter Fantasy Journey
🌟First stop: The mysterious Baihaba Village🏞️
The winter Baihaba Village is covered with white snow, just like a fairy tale world. The yellow walls, red roofs, and wooden structures of the houses are more rustic in the snow. Here, you can feel the tranquility of winter and spend a good time with the hospitable villagers.🏡
🌟Second stop: The magnificent snow mountain🏔️
The snow mountain in Baihaba Scenic Area has a different flavor in winter. The snow is white and the view is majestic. The sun shines on the snow mountain, shining dazzling light. Standing at the foot of the snow mountain, you can feel the magic of nature.🌠
🌟Third stop: The river in the snow🏞️
The winter river is covered with a thin layer of ice, like a silver ribbon winding through the village. Walking by the river, you can feel the fresh air of nature, as if you are in a natural oxygen bar.💨
💖🌟 Winter travel tips:
1. Transportation: You can choose to take a plane, train or long-distance bus to the Altay region, and then take the local bus to Baihaba Scenic Area.
2. Accommodation: There are homestays and hotels in the scenic area for tourists to choose from, and you can enjoy more preferential prices if you book in advance.
3. Clothing: Due to the high altitude and cold climate of the Baihaba Scenic Area, it is recommended to bring warm clothes and non-slip shoes.
Winter wonderlands worth visiting
1. Jiuzhaigou
Jiuzhaigou is known for its unique high mountain landscape, colorful lakes, waterfalls, and forests, and is hailed as a 'heaven on earth'. In autumn and winter, Jiuzhaigou is colorful, with waterfalls, lakes, and red leaves complementing each other, making it a sight to behold.
Jiuzhaigou is also an ecological treasure trove, with a wealth of wild animal and plant resources. Such as golden monkeys, snow leopards, and a variety of plants are hidden deep in the mountains. As a settlement of Tibetans and Qiang people, they have retained a rich traditional culture and customs.
2. Kanas
Spectacular snow mountains, blue lakes, golden grasslands, and rich animal and plant resources. Autumn and winter in Kanas, from colorful forests to a fairy tale world carved by ice and snow. It changes into infinite beauty throughout the four seasons.
Winter is long and cold, and winter in Kanas is covered with ice and snow. The scattered log cabins, the silver birch forest, the flowing meltwater, the rime hanging between the branches of the trees, constitute the god's self-retained land Hemu. The ancient Tuvan people guard their Baihaba.
3. Wangmangling
'If you don't climb Wangmangling, you won't know the Taihang Mountains, the world's strange peaks gather, why climb the Five Mountains'. Winter in Wangmangling is like a fairyland, with winter snow, rime, sea of clouds, sunrise, like a fairy tale winter in Wangmangling, beautiful and romantic. The mountains are full of pine trees, willow trees, and grasses are covered with rime and icicles, even the railings, pavilions, and stones are covered with a layer of ice flowers, there is a chill in the breath, and the eyes are like glass.
4. Emei Mountain
Winter in Emei Mountain is the most spiritual season of the year, like a dream. The soft snow scene and the misty hot springs at the foot of the mountain complement each other, making people yearn for it. The temples on the high mountains also add a bit of Zen, 'Clouds surround half of the mountain with snow, and flowers spit out a stream of smoke', which refers to Emei Mountain after the snow.
The Golden Summit has always been regarded as a heaven on earth by everyone. Looking up at the Golden Buddha, overlooking the sea of clouds, winter in Emei is the best time to watch, sunrise often accompanies the sea of clouds, and Buddha's light always likes to appear inadvertently.
5. Huangshan
Winter in Huangshan is the most beautiful and romantic season of the year. The strange pines and strange stones are dressed in silver, and they enter the world of ice and snow overnight, as the saying goes, 'Huangshan has beautiful scenery in all four seasons, but the winter scenery is even better'.
Rime, sea of clouds, snow scene, the clouds in the mountains under the 'favor' of winter, the water vapor condenses and adheres to everything on the top of the mountain, the mountains, strange stones are all in a daze, the white jade clothes are shining, and the eyes of the tourists are all ice flowers. World.
6. Yichun Kuerbin Rime
In addition to Jilin, Heilongjiang's Yichun also has rime. The rime in the Yichun Kuerbin Rime Scenic Area, when the sun shines through the morning mist into the forest, the ice and snow on the tree will emit a crystal light, a unique world, and it feels worth the hardship of coming. If you visit in the early morning, the mist is lingering, watching the best time for the rime to form, like a string of treasures hanging on the tree trunk
7. Gannan
Like Tibet, winter in Gannan belongs to him and all believers. Snow in Gannan, thousands of mountains and white snow, monks in red. The once brilliant grassland is dressed in silver, and the Yellow River, Tao River, Daxia River, and Bailong River are jade trees and jasper carvings at this time. After the snow in Gannan, it is quiet but not lacking in warmth,
The secluded village on the northwest border of China boasts stunning scenery and endless beauty!
🏞️ Nestled at the foot of the snow-capped mountains, surrounded by forests, with autumn hues painting the landscape, Baihaba Village on China's northwest border is known as 'the first village of northwest China.' Step into this mysterious and beautiful village to discover why Baihaba should be on your travel list.
🚗 🌈【How to Get There】
🚗 From the Kanas Tiehtike Township ticket office to Baihaba, the journey takes 1 hour, passing through the China-Kazakhstan border canyon where you can stop for photos with pleasant scenery;
🚗 From Kanas Village to Baihaba, it's a 1-hour one-way trip; from Jiadengyu to Baihaba, it's about 2 hours by scenic bus (Note: You need to transfer once at the Kanas transfer center)
🏠 🌈【Accommodation Experience】
🏡 In Baihaba, you will experience true 'log cabin' accommodations. The wooden cabins here vary in style, from rustic to modern, and prices vary depending on how old they are.
🏡 Due to limited accommodation resources, remember to book in advance!
🧗♂️ 🌟【Attraction Highlights】
1⃣️ 🌅【Baihaba Viewing Platform】 Standing on the hilltop next to the village, you will have a superb view overlooking the entire village. Here, you can enjoy the magnificent sunset and the starry night sky that is breathtakingly beautiful.
2⃣️ 🛤️【Village Entrance Landmark】 The S-shaped road at the village entrance is a signature landscape of Baihaba, with snow-capped mountains, pristine forests, and log cabins unfolding in sequence, creating a moving scene.
3⃣️ 🍂【Village Creek】 In autumn, the golden fallen leaves on both sides of the creek and the babbling brook complement each other, making you feel as if you are in a fairy tale world.
4⃣️ 🏞️【Back Mountain Adventure】 Following the road uphill, you can get up close to the snow-capped mountains and virgin forests, and you might even encounter cute little squirrels.
5⃣️🌄【China-Kazakhstan Border Canyon】 Half an hour's drive away, the canyon is a natural wonder not to be missed. Here, you will feel the grandeur and mystery of nature.
🌟 🌈【Five Reasons Why You Must Visit】
① 🌿【Tranquil Beauty】Baihaba has fewer tourists, allowing you to enjoy true tranquility and relaxation.
② 🐄【Authentic Experience】The sight of cattle grazing, horse riding, haystacks, and elderly people sunbathing in the village lets you experience the purest way of life.
③ 💰【Value for Money】Affordable prices for food and accommodation make your trip more economical.
④ 🚶♂️【Easy Exploration】The village is small, allowing you to stroll around easily and enjoy a leisurely travel experience.
⑤ 🏰【Unique Border Scenery】As the first village of the northwest, the border guard posts and border scenery here will intensify your patriotic feelings.
📣 🌈【Travel Tips】
📄 You need to apply for a border pass to visit Baihaba, so please prepare in advance.
⏳ If you have enough time, you can visit Hemu, Kanas, and Baihaba together; if you are short on time, you can choose to only visit Kanas and Hemu, or just Baihaba.
Escape the summer heat and come to Baihaba, take a stroll in my Altay and immerse yourself in nature
Summer is here, do you want to travel? Hou Jue recommends you to visit Baihaba Village in Altay Region, Xinjiang. It is located within the territory of Tiereketi Township, Habahe County, right next to the border line, and is known as the 'First Village of the Northwest'.
In this tranquil little village, everything seems extraordinarily beautiful. Stay with the locals to experience the ethnic customs of Baihaba, taste the local specialties, and check in at the same homestay as actors like Ma Yili and Yu Shi from 'My Altay' at Baihaba 300. The village is small and very suitable for walking. If you want to go further to the mountains, hiking is also an option. It is best to stay here for 2 nights to deeply experience the beauty of an original ecological life.
Life is so long, you should always make a trip to Baihaba in Altay. Here you can gaze at the great mountains of Kazakhstan from afar, and the sense of wilderness is captivating. Believe me, you will fall in love with this feeling.
What is rare about Baihaba Village is that it still retains its original ecology. After 'My Altay' became popular, more tourists and major developments have come here, so be sure to come early to experience the disappearing original ecological life.
Additionally, tourists and vehicles heading to Baihaba scenic area need to apply for a 'Border Pass', otherwise, they cannot enter Tiereketi Township or Baihaba scenic area. Drones are also not allowed. Just use your eyes to appreciate the beauty and keep the wonderful memories of Altay in your heart.
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Baisha Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
South Xinjiang | Baisha Lake | Every encounter is just in time
🔻One side is the lake, one side is the beach, one side is the snow mountain❗️, we went to the recommended north shore of Baisha Lake, compared to the south shore full of buses and tourists, indeed there are fewer people, and it's better for taking pictures.
Next, we went to Karakul Lake under the Mustag Peak, which also made us cry with its beauty😭 We didn't go up to the Mustag Peak glacier, my husband and I, two lazy people, felt that taking pictures by the lake was already enough, haha.
About clothes, personally, I think wearing white clothes under the snow mountain lake is quite photogenic, bring down jackets in this season, it's really cold when the wind blows.
Let's talk about yaks❗️Yaks are super obedient❗️
💰Cost:
▫️Riding a yak: 30
▫️Riding a yak: 50
Baisha Lake
It's a 2-hour drive from Kashgar, it's recommended to drive by yourself, it's very free to stop and go on the road
【I will sort out a self-driving guide from Kashgar to Taxian later】
12-Day Essence Tour of Northern Xinjiang
Some say that when it comes to traveling in Xinjiang: you go to Northern Xinjiang for the scenery and Southern Xinjiang for the culture. This saying summarizes it well, but it's not accurate.
Northern Xinjiang boasts incredibly beautiful natural landscapes, with grasslands, forests, canyons, deserts, Gobi, Yardang landforms, and hills, definitely the ceiling of natural scenery in China.
Southern Xinjiang is home to a large number of ethnic minorities, with many ancient buildings and historical sites well-preserved, making it a great place to appreciate cultural heritage and understand the history of the Western Regions.
However, Northern Xinjiang also has a rich cultural landscape, such as the International Grand Bazaar, the ancient city of Gaochang, Tuyugou, and more.
Southern Xinjiang also has stunning natural scenery, such as the Taklamakan Desert, Tarim Poplar Forest, White Sand Lake, and Mustagh Ata, etc.
Day1 From various places to Urumqi
Day2 Urumqi - Heavenly Lake of Tianshan - Fuyun
Day3 Fuyun - Keketuohai - Five-Color Beach - Burqin
Day4 Burqin - Return to Kanas Scenic Area
Day5 Kanas - Return to Hemu Scenic Area
Day6 Hemu - Urho Ghost City - Karamay
Day7 Karamay - Sayram Lake - Guozigou - Yining
Day8 Yining - Kalajun Grassland - Tekes
Day9 Tekes - Nalati Grassland - Nalati
Day10 Nalati - Return to Bayanbulak Grassland - Bayanbulak
Day11 Bayanbulak - Return via Duku Highway - Urumqi
Day12 Urumqi - Various places
Xinjiang Northern Xinjiang 10-Day Grand Tour.
【Introduction】:
◆ The scenery of the Ili region is the most representative and popular in Xinjiang. From May, the grasslands of Ili begin to turn green, with vast seas of flowers and clouds that seem to come straight out of an anime. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe that such beautiful scenery exists in the world.
🛬【Itinerary】:
Kanas Ili 10-Day Tour
1 - Urumqi - Burqin
Attractions - Wulungu Lake - Colorful Beach Sunset
Accommodation - Burqin Colorful Beach
2 - Burqin - Hemu
Attractions - Haden Viewing Platform - Aid Bridge
Accommodation - Hemu Hemu Scenic Area
3 - Hemu - Kanas
Attractions - Kanas Lake - Guanyu Pavilion
Accommodation - Kanas Kanas Burqin
4 - Kanas - Burqin
Attractions - Kanas Three Bays - Burqin River Night Market
Accommodation - Burqin
5 - Burqin - Kuitun
Attractions - Devil City
Accommodation - Kuitun World Devil City
6 - Kuitun - Yining
Attractions - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge
Accommodation - Yining Sayram Lake
7 - Yining - Nalati
Attractions - Nalati Grassland
Accommodation - Nalati Nalati Tourist Scenic Area
8 - Nalati - Bayinbulak
Attractions - Bayinbulak
Accommodation - Bayinbulak Bayinbulak Grassland
9 - Bayinbulak - Kuitun
Attractions - Duku Highway - Tangbula
Accommodation - Kuitun Duku Highway
10 - Kuitun - Urumqi
Attractions - Anjihai Grand Canyon - Hundred Mile Danxia - S101 National Defense Highway
Accommodation - Urumqi Anjihai Grand Canyon
🧡【Tips】: 💬 For more customized routes, feel free to leave a message or contact me👇🏻
You must visit Altay this summer
After watching 'My Altay', even through the screen, you can feel the breeze of freedom, the sound of babbling streams, and the sunset viewed from Baihaba Village. At this moment, I can't resist the urge to set out
Must-visit Attractions
Koktokay Scenic Area
Located in Fuyun County, Altay region, northern Xinjiang, this is a natural treasure that combines canyon rivers🏞️, forested mountains, mineral resources, polar lakes, and unique seismic fault zones.
Kanas Scenic Area (Ticket + Shuttle Bus: 230/person) is known as a 'pure land on earth'. The Kanas Lake is vast with clear blue waves, surrounded by mountains⛰️, and when the sunlight shines upon it, the lake sparkles brilliantly.
Multicolored Beach
The rocks here vary in color, presenting a spectacular and colorful sight under the sunlight.
Hemugou Village (Ticket + Shuttle Bus: 102/person)
Located by the Kanas Lake, it is a well-preserved Tuwa village. The houses are built of logs, filled with a primitive charm. Standing on the small hill at the entrance of the village, you can overlook the entire village and the distant Kanas Lake, which is incredibly beautiful.
Baihaba Village (Ticket + Shuttle Bus: 75/person)
Known as the most northwestern village in China, it is located on the border with Kazakhstan.
Bai Sha Lake
A lake surrounded by sand dunes, located within Habahe County. The lake water is as green as jade, and the sand dunes are golden, reflecting each other and forming a unique landscape.
About Transportation
Altay has an airport and a train station🚉, with few flights and train services, so it's necessary to plan your trip in advance.
In the city, you can choose buses🚌, taxis🚕, or self-driving as your means of transportation.
About Food
Altay's cuisine mainly includes lamb, flour-based food, and dairy products, as well as various wild vegetables and herbs. Local specialties include roasted whole lamb, hand-pulled rice, and milk tea, etc.
About Accommodation
There are many hotels and hostels in Altay city to choose from. For those who want to be closer to nature, camping🏕️ or staying in a farmhouse near the scenic area is an option.
Precautions
Large temperature difference: The temperature varies greatly between day and night, so it's recommended to bring warm clothing, such as jackets, sweaters, etc.
Sun protection is essential: Altay has strong ultraviolet rays, so to protect your skin, it's advised to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, and other sun protection items
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Hemu Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
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
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.
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 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.
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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.
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Three Bays of Kanas Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
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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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!✨
Xinjiang Tourism | Northern Xinjiang 6-Day Loop | Kanas + Hemu Wooden House Stay
Xinjiang's summer is not only about the boundless grasslands of Yili, but also about the 'God's own land' in Northern Xinjiang, Altay Kanas Hemu, which is different from the vast grasslands of the Yili region. The mountains, lakes, and forests of Northern Xinjiang are more suitable for daydreaming all day long, and in Hemu village, you can pet cats and play with dogs...
6 days and 5 nights, touring Northern Xinjiang's Kanas + Hemu + Sayram Lake, staying in Hemu wooden houses, driving around Sayram Lake without taking the shuttle bus, with four-star accommodations throughout the trip, and one-stop service for transportation + accommodation + tickets. The focus is on comfortable travel without worries, relax and save all your energy for the scenery, and record the journey in a better state...
✅Quick Itinerary
D1 Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Burqin
D2 Burqin - Hemu - Wooden House
D3 Hemu - Kanas Three Bays - Kanas/Jiadengyu
D4 Kanas/Jiadengyu - Colorful Beach - Devil City - Karamay
D5 Karamay - Sayram Lake Loop - Bole/Shuanghe
D6 Bole/Shuanghe - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Urumqi
✅Attraction Summary
✔️Colorful Beach: You can see the rare marine erosion caves and geological landscapes in China, with undulating mountains and changing colors, a vast and colorful terrain
✔️Hemu Village: In summer, dense birch trees surround the village, with wisps of cooking smoke and mist slowly drifting, like a romantic fairy tale world, preserving the original forest mystery, a hundred miles of birch forest, undulating and rich in layers
✔️Urho Devil City: On the Gobi Desert, huge and uneven stone pillars are very spectacular and majestic, and it is the location for many films
✔️Kanas: In summer, the three bays of the lake show green + blue, with special colors everywhere, the water is very clear, yet it presents an unexpected blue-green color, with mountains and rivers echoing each other, beautiful as a fairyland! There are Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, Dragon Bay, Kanas Lake
✔️Dushanzi Grand Canyon: A nearly 300-meter drop cliff, a rift valley stretching nearly ten kilometers, like a flowing abstract painting, magnificent
✔️Sayram Lake: The last tear of the Atlantic, with golden flowers and purple flowers, pine trees, water-friendly beaches, Kele springs, and viewing platforms, each viewing platform has a different beauty, that unique blue is unforgettable, under the pure blue sky and white clouds, the distant snow mountains and lake water reflect each other, beautiful as a painting
✔️s21 Desert Highway: Xinjiang's first desert expressway, with a total length of 370 kilometers, from Urumqi to Altay without detour, directly crossing the Gurbantunggut Desert, along the way there are desert🏜️ camels🐫, oases, wetlands, and marine Yadan landforms
⭐️Trip Highlights:
1️⃣Exclusive niche route, reasonable planning of time and itinerary
2️⃣Carpooling + Accommodation + Tickets🟰Exquisite 4-6 person small group all-inclusive comfort
3️⃣Starting and ending in Urumqi, basically including all the scenery of Northern Xinjiang
4️⃣Four-star accommodations throughout, staying in luxury wild wooden houses in Hemu
Xinjiang 5-day tour pit avoidance guide
September-October to Xinjiang | Kanas Hemu 5-day 4-night travel guide
September-October to Xinjiang
Plan to go to enjoy the autumn friends plan can be put on the agenda
We all know that Xinjiang is vast
So there are many choices of routes in Xinjiang, there are 5-23 days, and even more than a month's route
But for us who don't have too many holidays, it's time-friendly and can see the essence of autumn in Xinjiang is the best
So this 5-day Kanas Hemu route is too suitable whether it is short-term travel or National Day travel is super friendly
5-day 4-night detailed route
Route
Day1 Urumqi - - Keketuohai Yifu Yun/Keketuohai
Day2 Fuyun/Keketuohai - Hemu - Hemu Starry Sky - Hemu Log Cabin
Day3 Hemu - - Kanas - - Kanas Three Bays - Jia Dengyu
Day4 Jia Dengyu - Wuse Beach - - Devil City - Bahuang Camp (Desert Fall) -- Wuerhe
Day5 Wuerhe - - Populus Forest - Urumqi
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Kanas Lake Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
I spent four days in Kanas
After going to Kanas, I only had a preliminary exploration of Altay on this trip to Northern Xinjiang, thinking about coming back to ski later, and planning to leave more time for the grasslands of Yili. Before setting off, I also worried whether it would be 'too green' like Yili? But my worries were unnecessary. This is the place where I had the best experience during my trip to Northern Xinjiang, and Kanas is worth visiting in all four seasons~
🎈Itinerary:
🚄Take the night train from Urumqi, arrive at Beitun at 6:30 the next morning. Arrange a driver in advance to pick us up, and reach Kanas at 11 o'clock (200 per person). We went straight to Baihaba to rest~
🏡Stay in Baihaba (the first village in the northwest) on the first day
🏨Stay in Jiadengyu on the second day
⭕️Originally planned to stay in Kanas New Village on the first and second days, but due to a friend coming from another place, there were too many uncertainties, and I didn't dare to book a room many days in advance, so when she arrived in Urumqi to book a room, the price of accommodations in Kanas skyrocketed to an unbearable level for us, so we stayed in Baihaba and Jiadengyu respectively.
⭕️First, let me explain the relationship between Jiadengyu, Kanas, and Baihaba. Jiadengyu, Baihaba, and Hemu all belong to the Kanas scenic area.
⭕️Tourists basically first go to Jiadengyu to buy tickets to enter the Kanas scenic area, so staying in Jiadengyu is like staying outside the scenic area (naturally, the price is lower), and both Kanas New Village and Baihaba are accommodations within the scenic area.
⭕️I personally highly recommend staying inside the scenic area, so the itinerary is not too rushed. Although Kanas has a two-entry ticket, staying in the village is convenient for idling around and wandering leisurely, which is really nice! The weather in Kanas is changeable, sunny at times and rainy at others, and the weather changes at least three times a day. Staying for a few more days always brings good weather! 🌤⛈🌦☀️In Kanas, where a plate of shredded potatoes sells for 40, the homestay owner treated us very well. The leftovers from the day before were heated up the next morning as a side dish for porridge, and they also gave us eggs, cold shredded potatoes, and pancakes. Before we left, they gave us some more pancakes, saying, 'It's easy to get hungry when you're out playing, so pack more dry food.'
⭕️The main attractions in Kanas are:
1. Guanyu Pavilion (must-visit)
2. Hiking through the Three Bays (must-visit)
3. Kanas New Village
4. Baihaba Village, etc.
🏡Stay in Hemu on the third day (There are two shuttle buses from Kanas to Hemu every day, 40 per person, or you can find a driver to take you there for 100 per person)
⭕️As said online, the scenery in Hemu is indeed similar to Kanas, and not as good as Kanas, so why is Hemu worth visiting? You can try to find the differences. I personally like the more colorful aspect here.
⭕️No matter what the destination is, as long as it's a place you've never been to, it's always worth taking a trip. There will always be different surprises. I remember that day in Hemu, it was drizzling at 5:30 in the morning, but gradually the sun came out, and I saw the sunrise. At 1 pm just as I went out for lunch, it started raining again, and snow began to fall on the distant mountains. I was worried that it would affect my trip, but after the time it took to eat, the clouds dispersed, and the sun came out again.
🚗On the fourth day in the afternoon, go from Hemu to Beitun (150 per person) and take the train to Kuitun to start the trip to Yili.
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
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! 🌅
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
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