2026 Kanas Group Tour 8 Day Local Guided One Stop Travel to Lakes, Forests, and Border Scenery, Latest Quotes Available for Online Consultation Recommended Itinerary Price

Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quote.

Starred Icon ✨ 2026 Kanas 8-Day In-Depth Tour:Unlock an immersive experience of northern Xinjiang’s lakes, forests, and border scenery.
[Why Choose Kanas?]
✨ Kanas Lake’s “Color-Changing Wonderland”:The lake transitions from emerald green to bluish-green with the seasons, surrounded by wildflowers in summer, vibrant autumn foliage, and snow-covered landscapes in winter—a scenic wonder year-round.
✨ Living Fossil of Tuwa Culture:Visit primitive wooden houses in Hemu Village, listen to intangible cultural heritage bearers play the “Suer” mouth whistle, and experience millennia-old nomadic civilization.
✨ Border Scenery Belt:Drive along the China-Kazakhstan border, gaze at foreign mountain ranges, visit “China’s Northwesternmost Village” Baihaba, and experience the thrill of straddling two countries.
[Itinerary Highlights:One-Stop Exploration of Northern Xinjiang’s Core Attractions]
📍 Classic Loop Design:Urumqi → Heavenly Lake → Koktokay → Kanas → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Burqin. Cover 5 national 5A/4A scenic spots in 8 days with daily driving limited to 4-6 hours, avoiding rough roads.
📍 Enhanced In-Depth Experiences:
✔ ️ Kanas Lake Boat Tour:Get up close to the legendary “Lake Monster” birthplace and ascend Guanyu Platform for panoramic views.
✔ ️ Hemu Village Morning Mist Photography:Ride a horse-drawn sleigh at 6 AM to Haden Platform to capture the fairy-tale village in morning light.
✔ ️ Border Pass Assistance:The travel agency helps process Baihaba permits, saving you queue time.

Starred Icon ✨ 2026 Kanas 8-Day In-Depth Tour: Unlock an immersive experience of northern Xinjiang’s lakes, forests, and border scenery.[Sample Itinerary (Summer 2026)]
🌞 Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
Recommended Free Activities:Shop for dried fruits and handicrafts at Xinjiang International Bazaar; taste baked stuffed buns and yogurt zongzi.
Accommodation:4-star city hotel (breakfast included).
🌲 Day 2:Urumqi → Heavenly Lake (~1.5 hours)
Key Activities:Take shuttle buses to explore Heavenly Lake’s Eight Scenic Spots, hike Mayaya Mountain Trail, and head to Fuyun County in the evening.
Dining:Light meal at Heavenly Lake + Fuyun’s specialty cold-water fish banquet.
🏔 ️ Day 3:Fuyun → Koktokay (~2 hours) → Burqin (~4 hours)
Key Activities:Visit Koktokay Geopark to photograph Zhongshan Mountain reflections; arrive in Burqin by evening to stroll the riverside night market.
Overnight:Burqin Fairy Tale Castle-themed hotel.
🌊 Day 4:Burqin → Kanas (~3.5 hours)

[Why Choose Kanas?]Key Activities:Hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay morning mist → Moon Bay S-shaped river → Crouching Dragon Bay), take a boat tour to explore Kanas Lake.
Overnight:Wooden cabin inside the scenic area (with floor heating).
🛖 Day 5:Kanas → Hemu Village (~2 hours)
Key Activities:Watch sunrise from Guanyu Platform, visit Hemu Village in the afternoon to experience Tuwa hand embroidery, and ride horses to Beautiful Peak by evening.
Overnight:Hemu Village specialty homestay (dinner included).
🌅 Day 6:Hemu Village → Colorful Beach (~3 hours) → Burqin
Key Activities:Photograph Hemu’s morning mist, tour Colorful Beach’s “Yadan + Blue Water” wonder in the afternoon, and return to Burqin by evening.
Dining:Burqin grilled dogfish + kvass beverage.
🚗 Day 7:Burqin → Urumqi (~8 hours, stop at Karamay Devil City midway)
Key Activities:Cross the Gurbantunggut Desert and photograph Devil City’s sunset silhouette.
Overnight:Urumqi Mustang International Hotel (with equestrian performance viewing).
🛫 Day 8:Depart from Urumqi

✨ Kanas Lake’s “Color-Changing Wonderland”: The lake transitions from emerald green to bluish-green with the seasons, surrounded by wildflowers in summer, vibrant autumn foliage, and snow-covered landscapes in winter—a scenic wonder year-round.Free Activities:Visit Xinjiang Museum to see the “Loulan Mummy” or shop for souvenirs at Hualing Market.
[Price Details (Real-Time 2026 Reference)]
💰 Basic Tour Fee Range:3,980–6,880 RMB/person (excluding major transportation)
Inclusions:
✔ ️ 7 nights’ accommodation (4-star hotel ×4 nights + scenic area cabin ×2 nights + Burqin specialty hotel ×1 night)
✔ ️ Full-trip tourist bus (15-seat commercial vehicle with高原 oxygen equipment)
✔ ️ 12 main meals (including cold-water fish banquet, whole roast lamb, etc.)
✔ ️ Scenic spot tickets + shuttle buses (Kanas 285 RMB, Hemu 50 RMB, Colorful Beach 45 RMB, etc.)
✔ ️ Professional guide services (national guide certificate + Xinjiang cultural讲解证)
Price Fluctuation Factors:
❗ Peak season (July–August): +30%; September golden autumn: +15%; off-season (November–March): -40%.

✨ Living Fossil of Tuwa Culture: Visit primitive wooden houses in Hemu Village, listen to intangible cultural heritage bearers play the “Suer” mouth whistle, and experience millennia-old nomadic civilization.❗ Single travelers must pay a supplement (specifics to be confirmed with Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency’s customer service manager Zhang Jing).
[Registration Method]
📞 Register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing for the latest departure dates and availability.
⚠ ️ Note:Prices and availability are subject to contract confirmation and may fluctuate by departure date. Early booking (30 days in advance) is recommended.
[Fee & Service Details]
✔ ️ Service Guarantees:
Sign a unified national tourism contract clarifying no mandatory shopping or self-funded items throughout the trip.
Each group is equipped with an emergency medical kit (including elderly medications and children’s fever reducers).
24-hour travel concierge responds to needs online.
✔ ️ Cancellation Policy:
Cancel 7 days before departure for a refund (minus necessary fees; specifics per contract).

✨ Border Scenery Belt: Drive along the China-Kazakhstan border, gaze at foreign mountain ranges, visit “China’s Northwesternmost Village” Baihaba, and experience the thrill of straddling two countries. In case of extreme weather or policy changes, both parties may agree to modify the itinerary.
[Pre-Trip Checklist]
🧥 Clothing:Windbreaker, sun-protective clothing, quick-dry pants, hiking boots (Kanas has a 20°C day-night temperature difference).
💊 Medications:Motion sickness pills, gastrointestinal medicine, insect repellent (grasslands have many mosquitoes).
📷 Equipment:3× camera batteries, power bank (few charging stations in scenic areas), waterproof phone case.
[FAQs]
Q:Can drones be flown in Kanas scenic area?
A:Registration is required on the official scenic area website; some areas are no-fly zones (e.g., China-Kazakhstan border).
Q:Is this itinerary suitable for elderly/young travelers?
A:Daily driving is ≤6 hours. Hemu Village and Kanas Lake have wooden walkways; healthy travelers under 70 can participate.
Q:How to prevent altitude sickness?
A:Kanas sits at 1,375m with generally no altitude issues; for Baihaba (2,400m), prepare rhodiola in advance.
✨ Kanas in all four seasons is like a spilled color palette. In 2026, let Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency unlock N ways to experience this secret realm!

Contact Manager Zhang Jing at 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quote.