Kanas Group Tour Eight Day Leisurely Escape from Urban Noise, Enjoying Mountain, Forest, and Lake Views Recommended Group Type with Sincere Recommendation Price of Recommended Itinerary

Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.

[8-Day In-Depth Tour of Kanas:Encounter a Relaxing Slow Travel by the Mountains, Lakes, and Riversides in 2026]
✨ [Route Highlights:Explore Hidden Gems Away from the Crowds]
Kanas, a pure land embraced by the Altai Mountains, becomes a recommended destination for quality-seeking travelers in 2026 with more mature tourism facilities and stricter ecological protection policies. This itinerary avoids conventional routes, delves into the core area of Kanas, and combines hiking, light camping, and cultural experiences to create an in-depth travel mode of ‘zero consumption, pure nature.’
[Core Experiences]
Morning Mist over Kanas Lake:Take a boat to the center of the lake at 6 a.m. and watch the morning mist rise like a veil from the lake surface, intertwining with the reflection of snow-capped mountains to form an ink-wash painting.
Stargazing Camping in Hemu Village:Set up tents beside Tuwa wooden houses, observe the Milky Way with professional astronomical telescopes, and enjoy local specialty baked naan and milk tea.
Hiking along the Border in Baihaba:Hike 5 kilometers along the China-Kazakhstan border river with a pass, where you can see herds of North Mountain goats and marmots, and experience the wonder of ‘one step, two countries.’
Exploring the Secret Realm of Twin Lakes:Travel by off-road vehicle through primeval forests to reach the ‘Twin Lakes,’ which are not open to the public. The lakes have a rare bluish-green color, and due to ecological protection policies, only 20 people are recommended to enter daily.
🚌 [Simple Itinerary:New Departures and Transportation in 2026]
This itinerary adopts a ‘small group custom vehicle + scenic area direct bus’ model, with no more than 12 people per group. Throughout the journey, new energy commercial vehicles are used to reduce carbon emissions while enhancing comfort.

[8-Day In-Depth Tour of Kanas: Encounter a Relaxing Slow Travel by the Mountains, Lakes, and Riversides in 2026]Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
Transportation:Fly to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport from various locations. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency arranges a 24-hour airport pickup service.
Activities:For free activities, it is recommended to shop for handicrafts at the International Bazaar or visit the Xinjiang Museum to see the special exhibition of ‘Loulan Mummies’ (advance reservation required).
Day 2:Urumqi – Beitun (about 6 hours)
Transportation:Take a special tourist train to Beitun City at 8 a.m. The train has been upgraded to a panoramic glass carriage, allowing you to enjoy the desert landscape of the Junggar Basin along the way.
Activities:After arriving in the afternoon, transfer to an off-road vehicle and head to Burqin County. Stay at a hotel outside the Kanas tourist area and enjoy dinner featuring cold-water fish from the Irtysh River.
Day 3:Burqin – Kanas Lake (about 3 hours)
Transportation:Take a scenic area direct bus into Kanas at 7 a.m. to avoid the peak of tourist groups.
Activities:Take a boat tour of Kanas Lake in the morning and hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay) in the afternoon. Capture the sunset at Guanyu Platform in the evening.
Accommodation:Kanas wooden cabin (includes floor heating to solve the problem of cold nights in the mountains).

✨[Route Highlights: Explore Hidden Gems Away from the Crowds]Day 4:Kanas – Hemu Village (about 2 hours)
Transportation:Take the scenic area shuttle bus to Hemu. In 2026, a new ‘Hemu Special Line’ will operate every 30 minutes with a fare of 80 yuan per person.
Activities:Photograph the morning mist at Hemu Bridge in the morning, experience the traditional Tuwa fur ski making (winter exclusive) in the afternoon, and participate in a bonfire party in the evening.
Accommodation:Hemu Stargazing Tent Camp (provides moisture-proof mats and sleeping bags; advance reservation required 30 days in advance).
Day 5:Hemu – Baihaba (about 1.5 hours)
Transportation:Take an off-road vehicle with a pass to Baihaba Village. In 2026, the pass application process will be simplified, and the travel agency can handle it on your behalf.
Activities:Visit the ‘No. 1 Village in the Northwest’ stone monument in the morning, hike along the China-Kazakhstan border river in the afternoon, and capture silhouettes in the birch forest at the village entrance in the evening.
Accommodation:Baihaba Tuwa Homestay (experience a heated kang and milk wine making).
Day 6:Baihaba – Secret Realm of Twin Lakes (about 4 hours)
Transportation:Travel through primeval forests in a dedicated off-road vehicle, requiring a transfer to horses to enter the core area along the way.

Kanas, a pure land embraced by the Altai Mountains, becomes a recommended destination for quality-seeking travelers in 2026 with more mature tourism facilities and stricter ecological protection policies. This itinerary avoids conventional routes, delves into the core area of Kanas, and combines hiking, light camping, and cultural experiences to create an in-depth travel mode of ‘zero consumption, pure nature.’Activities:Spend the whole day hiking and photographing in the Twin Lakes area, equipped with professional guides and first aid kits. Lunch consists of self-heating rice and fruits.
Accommodation:Return to the Kanas wooden cabin.
Day 7:Kanas – Urumqi (return trip)
Transportation:Take a special tourist train back to Urumqi at 8 a.m. The train now offers a ‘quiet carriage’ option.
Activities:After arriving in the afternoon, enjoy free activities. It is recommended to visit Hongshan Park to overlook the city panorama.
Day 8:Disband in Urumqi
Transportation:Arrange airport drop-off service according to flight time to end the itinerary.
💰 [Price Description:Reference Range for 2026]
Adult Price:6,800-7,500 yuan per person (including 7 nights and 8 days of accommodation, transportation, admission tickets, meals, and guide services)
Child Price (under 12 years old):4,800-5,200 yuan per person (no bed, others same as adults)

[Core Experiences][Fees Included]
Transportation:Second-class seats on the round-trip special tourist train from Urumqi to Beitun, new energy commercial vehicles, off-road vehicles, and horse rentals between scenic areas.
Accommodation:2 nights in Kanas wooden cabins, 1 night in Hemu tent camp, 1 night in Baihaba homestay, and 2 nights in a four-star hotel in Urumqi.
Meals:7 breakfasts and 14 main meals (including Tuwa family banquet, cold-water fish banquet, and stargazing barbecue).
Admission Tickets:Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Baihaba Village, and the Secret Realm of Twin Lakes (an additional ecological protection fee of 200 yuan per person is required).
Services:Professional guides, astronomical telescope rentals, photography guidance, and pass application handling.
[Fees Not Included]
Personal expenses (such as souvenirs, additional meals), (for single registrants, our agency will try its best to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation), and expenses for itinerary changes due to weather or policies.
📝 [Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for specific departure dates and availability information. Prices and availability are subject to the contract or confirmation on the day and may fluctuate with departure dates, with the contract signed by both parties taking precedence.

Morning Mist over Kanas Lake: Take a boat to the center of the lake at 6 a.m. and watch the morning mist rise like a veil from the lake surface, intertwining with the reflection of snow-capped mountains to form an ink-wash painting.📋 [Fee Description and Service Description]
Contract Signing Process:After registration, an electronic contract must be signed to clarify itinerary details and the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
Insurance:The travel agency provides 800,000 yuan in travel accident insurance as a gift. It is recommended to purchase insurance with a higher coverage amount on your own.
Refund and Change Policy:Subject to the contract signed by both parties. Reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made by mutual agreement.
Special Instructions:Only 20 people are allowed to enter the Secret Realm of Twin Lakes daily, requiring an advance reservation of 30 days; the Hemu tent camp accepts reservations from October to April of the following year (closed in other seasons due to weather); Baihaba Village may be closed due to snow in winter, and by mutual agreement, it can be replaced with Jadenyk Forest Park.
[Warm Tips]
Clothing:Kanas has a large temperature difference between day and night. It is necessary to bring a windbreaker, thermal underwear, and waterproof hiking boots.
Medications:It is recommended to bring motion sickness medicine, cold medicine, and gastrointestinal medicine, as there are few medical facilities in the scenic area.
Documents:In addition to valid documents, you need to carry a pass (which can be handled by the travel agency) and a student ID card (if there are discounts).
Environmental Protection:Garbage generated during the itinerary must be taken out of the scenic area for disposal. Feeding naturally growing animals is prohibited.
In Kanas in 2026, there will be no crowded tour groups and no rushed check-ins. There will only be in-depth dialogues with the mountains, lakes, and riversides. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency uses professionalism and sincerity to create a relaxing trip for you to ‘get away from the city hustle and enjoy the gifts of nature.’ The specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. We look forward to meeting you in the morning mist of Kanas!

Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.