2026 Kanas 7 Day Group Tour Explore Diverse Natural Scenery Including Lake Views, Forests, and Grasslands with High Cost Performance, Limited Time Registration Recommended Itinerary Price
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.
Explore Kanas:7-Day In-Depth Natural Scenery Tour in 2026
🌲 Kanas:An Ecological Paradise in Northern Xinjiang
Kanas, located in the northern part of Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, is one of the most representative natural landscapes in northern Xinjiang. Famous for its “Legend of the Lake Monster,” it is also a paradise for photographers and nature explorers due to its changing lake scenery throughout the seasons, vast primeval forests, and continuous snow-capped mountains and meadows. In 2026, the Kanas Scenic Area will continue to upgrade its infrastructure and optimize its tour routes, allowing visitors to more conveniently experience the primitive beauty of this land.
The core areas of the scenic spot include Kanas Lake, the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay), Guanyu Platform, Hemu Village, and Baihaba Village. Kanas Lake is the deepest moraine-dammed lake in China, with its water color changing with the seasons—green in spring, blue in summer, golden in autumn, and frozen in winter, offering scenic views all year round. The Three Bays feature winding rivers and coniferous forests on both banks, creating stunning landscapes and are popular spots for hiking and photography. Guanyu Platform, located at the山顶 (mountaintop) with an elevation of 2,056 meters, offers a panoramic view of Kanas Lake and is an excellent vantage point for observing the legend of the “Lake Monster.” Hemu Village and Baihaba Village are inhabited by the Tuwa people, where wooden houses built with logs, wisps of cooking smoke, and snow-capped mountains in the background create a picturesque scene reminiscent of a hidden paradise.
Simple Itinerary:7-Day Immersive Natural Experience
Based on the latest tour policies of the Kanas Scenic Area in 2026, combined with local transportation and accommodation conditions, the following itinerary is recommended:
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi and depart for Burqin
Transportation:Take a bus or custom vehicle from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Burqin County, with a journey time of approximately 8 hours. Enjoy the Gobi Desert scenery of the Junggar Basin along the way.
Accommodation:Hotel in Burqin County (recommended to book in advance; in 2026, local hotel prices range from 300-600 yuan/night, subject to actual inquiry and contract).
Explore Kanas: 7-Day In-Depth Natural Scenery Tour in 2026Dining:Sample grilled fish, grilled meat, and other specialties at the Burqin Night Market.
Day 2:Burqin → Kanas Scenic Area
Transportation:Depart early from Burqin and take the scenic area’s direct shuttle bus (in 2026, departures are at 7:00, 9:00, and 11:00 daily, with a journey time of approximately 3 hours) directly to the Kanas Scenic Area ticket station.
Activities:Transfer to a shuttle bus to enter the scenic area and visit Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. In the evening, take a stroll along the shores of Kanas Lake.
Accommodation:Wooden cabin inside the scenic area (2026 reference price: 600-1000 yuan/night; book in advance during peak season).
Day 3:In-Depth Tour of Kanas Lake
Activities:Take a shuttle bus early in the morning to Guanyu Platform, hike downhill to the Kanas Lake pier, and take a boat tour of the lake (2026 reference boat ticket price: 150 yuan/person). In the afternoon, enjoy free time; a visit to a Tuwa family is recommended to experience traditional musical instruments and dances.
Dining:The restaurants inside the scenic area offer simple meals with flavors from various ethnic groups, with an average consumption of about 50 yuan per person.
Day 4:Kanas → Hemu Village
🌲 Kanas: An Ecological Paradise in Northern XinjiangTransportation:Take the scenic area’s direct shuttle bus to Hemu Village (approximately 2 hours’ journey), enjoying views of snow-capped mountains and forests along the way.
Activities:In the afternoon, enjoy free time in Hemu Village; hike to the Hadeng Platform for a panoramic view of the village or ride a horse through the birch forest.
Accommodation:Wooden cabin in Hemu Village (2026 reference price: 500-800 yuan/night).
Day 5:Hemu Village → Baihaba Village
Transportation:A permit must be obtained in advance (2026 policy: obtain for free at the Kanas Scenic Area transfer center with valid identification) and take a shuttle bus to Baihaba Village (approximately 1.5 hours’ journey).
Activities:Visit the Grand Canyon on the China-Kazakhstan border, see the stone monument marking the “First Village in the Northwest,” and in the evening, sample milk tea and hand-pulled rice in a wooden cabin in the village.
Accommodation:Wooden cabin in Baihaba Village (2026 reference price: 400-700 yuan/night).
Day 6:Baihaba Village → Burqin
Transportation:Return to Burqin early in the morning, with a possible stop at the Jiadengyu National Forest Park for a short rest along the way.
Activities:In the afternoon, enjoy free time in Burqin County; a visit to the Colorful Beach Scenic Area is recommended (2026 reference ticket price: 45 yuan/person).
Kanas, located in the northern part of Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, is one of the most representative natural landscapes in northern Xinjiang. Famous for its “Legend of the Lake Monster,” it is also a paradise for photographers and nature explorers due to its changing lake scenery throughout the seasons, vast primeval forests, and continuous snow-capped mountains and meadows. In 2026, the Kanas Scenic Area will continue to upgrade its infrastructure and optimize its tour routes, allowing visitors to more conveniently experience the primitive beauty of this land.Accommodation:Hotel in Burqin County (same standard as Day 1).
Day 7:Burqin → Urumqi
Transportation:Take a bus or custom vehicle back to Urumqi to conclude the tour.
Activities:A possible stop in Karamay City to visit the World Devil City Scenic Area (2026 reference ticket price: 62 yuan/person, shuttle bus 20 yuan/person).
Price Information:Transparent Pricing with No Hidden Fees
The reference price range for a 7-day Kanas group tour in 2026 is 3800-5200 yuan/person, with specific costs including:
Transportation:Round-trip bus/custom vehicle costs from Urumqi to Kanas and costs for the scenic area’s direct shuttle bus.
Accommodation:6 nights’ accommodation (3 nights in a hotel in Burqin County and 3 nights in wooden cabins inside the scenic area).
Dining:6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners (other meals at your own expense; dining prices inside the scenic area are moderate).
The core areas of the scenic spot include Kanas Lake, the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay), Guanyu Platform, Hemu Village, and Baihaba Village. Kanas Lake is the deepest moraine-dammed lake in China, with its water color changing with the seasons—green in spring, blue in summer, golden in autumn, and frozen in winter, offering scenic views all year round. The Three Bays feature winding rivers and coniferous forests on both banks, creating stunning landscapes and are popular spots for hiking and photography. Guanyu Platform, located at the山顶 (mountaintop) with an elevation of 2,056 meters, offers a panoramic view of Kanas Lake and is an excellent vantage point for observing the legend of the “Lake Monster.” Hemu Village and Baihaba Village are inhabited by the Tuwa people, where wooden houses built with logs, wisps of cooking smoke, and snow-capped mountains in the background create a picturesque scene reminiscent of a hidden paradise.Tickets:First admission tickets to the Kanas Scenic Area, Hemu Village, Baihaba Village, Colorful Beach, and World Devil City.
Tour Guide:Professional tour guide accompanying and explaining throughout the tour.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance.
Costs Not Included:
Personal expenses (such as horse riding, shopping, etc.).
Permit processing fees (free in 2026).
Optional items inside the scenic area (such as boat tours, shuttle bus upgrades, etc.).
Registration Method:Professional Service for an Easy Start
Register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for specific departure dates and availability information. Provide valid identification information for registration and sign an electronic contract before paying a deposit (deposit ratio as per the contract; balance to be paid 7 days before departure).
Simple Itinerary: 7-Day Immersive Natural ExperienceCost and Service Information
Costs may fluctuate based on departure dates and are subject to the contract signed by both parties.
For single registrants, efforts will be made to coordinate shared rooms; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
Reasonable changes to the itinerary may be made by mutual agreement (e.g., due to weather, policies, etc.).
Specific service content is subject to actual inquiry and contract; Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency promises no mandatory consumption throughout the tour.
Travel Tips
Best Season:September to early October 2026 is the best period to view the autumn scenery of Kanas, but accommodation must be booked in advance.
Clothing Suggestions:Large temperature differences between day and night require carrying a windbreaker and thermal underwear; hiking shoes with good grip are recommended for hiking.
Photography Equipment:Wide-angle lenses are suitable for capturing the panoramic views of the Three Bays and Hemu Village, while telephoto lenses can capture details of snow-capped mountains.
Policy Reminder:A permit is required to visit Baihaba Village; please bring the original valid identification.
The natural beauty of Kanas lies in its primitiveness and purity. In 2026, follow in the footsteps of Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency and spend 7 days traversing lake scenery, forests, and meadows to experience the changing seasons of northern Xinjiang. Whether it’s the morning mist at Fairy Bay or the cooking smoke in Hemu Village in the evening, everything here is worth exploring in person.
Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.
