Kanas Group Tour 6 Day Leisurely Stroll Along Main Road to Enjoy Scenery with Real Time Updated Group Prices Recommended Route Prices
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✨ 6-Day Kanas In-Depth Leisurely Walking Tour | The Right Way to Unlock the Fairy-Tale World of Northern Xinjiang✨
(I) Key Highlights of the Itinerary:Measure the Gentleness of Northern Xinjiang with Your Footsteps
As a representative of Xinjiang’s natural scenery, Kanas Scenic Area continues to upgrade its service facilities in 2026, with the total mileage of wooden walkways within the area expanded to 42 kilometers, connecting core attractions such as Kanas Lake, the Three Bays, and Guanyu Platform. This six-day itinerary, designed specifically for leisurely walking, avoids the hectic pace of traditional tour groups, with daily arrangements of 3-4 hours of light hiking, focusing on:
🌊 Kanas Lake Loop:Stroll along the wooden walkway by the lakeshore to observe the blue-green hues of the lake changing with the light, passing by the Turuk Rock Art Site (admission ticket required).
🌄 Secret Realms of the Three Bays:Hike through the morning mist at Xian Bay in the early morning, explore the ‘S’-shaped river channel of Yueliang Bay in the afternoon, and wait for the sunset over the golden mountains at Wolong Bay in the evening.
🏔 Ascending Guanyu Platform:Climb 1,068 steps in two segments, with viewing platforms set up midway. At the summit, enjoy a panoramic view of Kanas Lake and the surrounding snow-capped mountains.
🌳 Light Hiking in the Birch Forest:On the 5-kilometer path from Hemu Village to Meilifeng Peak, traverse the primitive birch forest and encounter local herders moving their livestock.
(II) Newly Simplified Itinerary for 2026 (Key Daily Arrangements)
[Day 1:Gather in Urumqi · Cultural Warm-Up]
🛫 Arrive at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport from various locations. Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency arranges a private car to transfer you to a hotel in the city.
🍢 Recommended Free Activities:Taste baked stuffed buns and hand-pulled rice at the International Bazaar; view the special exhibition on the ‘Niya Site’ at the Xinjiang Museum (advance reservation required).
[Day 2:Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan → Fuyun]
🚌 Driving Time:Approximately 4.5 hours (including rest stops at service areas)
🌊 Heavenly Lake of Tianshan:Take the scenic area shuttle bus directly to the lower station of the Mayashan Cableway, hike for 30 minutes to the viewing platform, and capture photos of Bogda Peak and Heavenly Lake in the same frame.
🏨 Stay in Fuyun County:Check into a local four-star hotel and savor a feast of specialty cold-water fish.
✨6-Day Kanas In-Depth Leisurely Walking Tour | The Right Way to Unlock the Fairy-Tale World of Northern Xinjiang✨[Day 3:Fuyun → Koktokay → Burqin]
🚌 Driving Time:Approximately 3 hours
🌄 Koktokay National Geopark:Focus on visiting Zhongshan and the Irtysh Grand Canyon, hiking 2 kilometers to Waterfall Gully.
🌅 Burqin Colorful Beach:Enter the scenic area in the late afternoon to capture the sunset light and shadows of the yardang landform and the Irtysh River.
[Day 4:Burqin → Kanas Scenic Area]
🚌 Driving Time:Approximately 3.5 hours (including transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus at Jiadengyu)
🌊 Kanas Lake:In the afternoon, stroll along the wooden walkway on the east shore of the lake and visit the Kanas Lake Exhibition Hall (learn about Tuwa culture).
🏨 Stay in a Cabin within the Scenic Area:Experience underfloor heating and savor Tuwa-style dinner (recommended: local hot pot).
[Day 5:In-Depth Kanas Tour → Hemu Village]
🌄 Hiking the Three Bays:In the early morning, take the shuttle bus to Xian Bay and hike along the walkway to Yueliang Bay (approximately 3 kilometers), then transfer to Wolong Bay.
🚌 Driving Time:Approximately 1.5 hours to the Hemu ticket station, then transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus to enter the village.
🌳 Light Hiking in Hemu:In the afternoon, stroll along the Hemu River to the Hadeng Viewing Platform and capture panoramic views of the village.
[Day 6:Hemu → Return to Urumqi]
🌅 Hemu Morning Mist:Arrive at the viewing platform before 6:30 a.m. to wait for the morning mist enveloping the Tuwa wooden houses and cooking smoke.
🚌 Return Journey:After lunch in Beitun City, head directly to Urumqi Diwopu Airport (approximately 7 hours’ drive). It is recommended to book a flight after 19:00.
(I) Key Highlights of the Itinerary: Measure the Gentleness of Northern Xinjiang with Your Footsteps(III) Pricing Information (Real-Time Reference for 2026)
📊 Basic Tour Fee Range:4,280-5,980 RMB per person (based on a 6-person small group)
💰 Fees Include:
Transportation:Full-service regular tourist bus (including scenic area shuttle buses)
Accommodation:5 nights of accommodation (four-star hotels in Fuyun/Burqin, specialty cabins in Kanas/Hemu)
Meals:5 breakfasts + 8 main meals (including Tuwa-style meals and cold-water fish feasts)
Admission Tickets:First-entry tickets to Kanas, Koktokay, and Colorful Beach
Services:Professional guide accompaniment + travel accident insurance
📌 Price Fluctuation Notes:
Increase of 15%-20% during peak season (June-August)
Early bird discount of 300 RMB per person for bookings made 30 days in advance
Children’s prices (ages 6-12) include reduced admission tickets and bed fees
📜 Specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing; prices may fluctuate based on tour dates, with the contract signed by both parties as the primary reference.
(IV) Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency. Consult with Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency, providing your name, valid ID number, contact information, and special needs (such as coordination requirements, dietary restrictions, etc.).
As a representative of Xinjiang’s natural scenery, Kanas Scenic Area continues to upgrade its service facilities in 2026, with the total mileage of wooden walkways within the area expanded to 42 kilometers, connecting core attractions such as Kanas Lake, the Three Bays, and Guanyu Platform. This six-day itinerary, designed specifically for leisurely walking, avoids the hectic pace of traditional tour groups, with daily arrangements of 3-4 hours of light hiking, focusing on:(V) Fee and Service Details
🏨 Accommodation Standards:
Cabins within the Kanas/Hemu scenic areas are equipped with bathrooms and underfloor heating
Hotels in Fuyun/Burqin are four-star standards built after 2025
🍽 Meal Arrangements:
Main meal standard of 80 RMB per person per meal, including options
Daily provision of bottled water and emergency medicine kits
🚌 Transportation Guarantees:
Daily vehicle disinfection, equipped with high-altitude oxygen production equipment (for the Kanas route)
Drivers all have over 10 years of driving experience and are familiar with driving on mountain roads in Northern Xinjiang
👨👩👧👦 Services for Special Groups:
Elderly individuals over 70 years old need to provide a health certificate and will be arranged with exclusive seats
Children will be provided with car seats (advance notice required)
📜 Contract Terms:
Clearly states ‘no arranged shopping stops or self-funded projects throughout the tour’
🌊Kanas Lake Loop: Stroll along the wooden walkway by the lakeshore to observe the blue-green hues of the lake changing with the light, passing by the Turuk Rock Art Site (admission ticket required). Cancellation and modification rules follow the standards set by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
📞 Emergency Guarantees:
24-hour emergency contact person system
3 medical assistance points set up within the scenic area
(VI) Newly Updated Travel Tips for 2026
👗 Clothing Preparation:
Kanas has a day-night temperature difference of up to 20°C; bring a windbreaker and thermal underwear
For hiking, wear non-slip mountain boots and carry a foldable rain poncho
📸 Photography Equipment:
For shooting at the Three Bays, it is recommended to bring a 70-200mm telephoto lens
For Hemu morning mist, arrive early to secure a spot (viewing platform limited to 200 people)
🚫 Precautions:
Drones are prohibited in the Kanas scenic area (advance reporting required)
Smoking is prohibited in wooden houses within Hemu Village
🌦 Weather Response:
🌄Secret Realms of the Three Bays: Hike through the morning mist at Xian Bay in the early morning, explore the ‘S’-shaped river channel of Yueliang Bay in the afternoon, and wait for the sunset over the golden mountains at Wolong Bay in the evening.June is the rainy season; carry lightweight rain gear
After September, prepare ice cleats (some walkways may be icy)
(VII) Compliance Commitment Statement
Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency strictly abides by relevant provisions of the Tourism Law. All itineraries do not include:
❌ Stops at shopping venues
❌ Mandatory self-funded projects
❌ Sensitive content regarding ethnic customs
❌ Unauthorized photography in border areas
(VIII) Frequently Asked Questions
Q:How is accommodation arranged for solo travelers?
A:Our agency will do its best to coordinate room-sharing. If room-sharing is not possible, an additional fee of 1,200 RMB for the entire tour will be required.
Q:Will the itinerary be changed due to weather?
A:Both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary by mutual agreement. In case of extreme weather, a backup plan will be initiated (such as increasing the duration of a Tuwa family visit).
Q:How can I confirm the opening status of scenic areas?
A:The guide will provide the latest notifications three days before departure. The Kanas scenic area will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in 2026 (may be extended during peak season).
✨ Let a professional team unlock 100 ways to explore Northern Xinjiang for you✨
With 18 years of experience operating Xinjiang routes, Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency has crafted this six-day itinerary that balances scenic depth and comfortable experiences. From cultural warm-up in Urumqi to natural immersion in Kanas, every link has been optimized through on-site inspections. The newly upgraded ‘light hiking + cultural experience’ model in 2026 allows family travelers, photography enthusiasts, and senior travelers to find their own memories of Northern Xinjiang.
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send your itinerary and receive a quote.

