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✨ 【Xinjiang Winter Kanas & Sayram Lake In-Depth Tour:N Ways to Unlock the Ice and Snow Fairy Tale】✨
In winter, Xinjiang sheds its autumn colors but puts on a silvery, snow-covered coat of ice and snow. The vast snowfields of Kanas, the blue ice wonder of Sayram Lake, the curling smoke from chimneys in Hemu Village… every place here is a footnote to an ice and snow fairy tale. In the winter of 2026, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency launches the newly upgraded “Kanas + Sayram Lake 8-Day In-Depth Small Group,” offering more flexible departure dates, more professional service, and richer experiences to take you on an immersive journey into the ice and snow secrets of Northern Xinjiang.
I. Route Highlights: Why Choose This Winter Route?
🔹 Full coverage of core attractions:Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Hemu Village, Baihaba Village, Devil’s City, Ulungur Lake winter fishing… one itinerary links the winter essence of Northern Xinjiang, avoiding a hurried whirlwind tour.
🔹 In-depth experiences without repetition:
✔ ️ Kanas Lake:Ride a snowmobile through the primeval forest, climb the Fish-Watching Platform to overlook the panoramic blue ice, and shoot photos of rime and frozen rivers in the same frame.
✔ ️ Sayram Lake:Self-drive around the lake, wait for the blue ice sunrise and sunset, and experience ice drifting and UTV tracked vehicle crossings over the snowfields.
✔ ️ Hemu Village:Stay in characteristic wooden cabins, join the snow-splashing carnival, horse-drawn sled rides, and bonfire parties, and photograph the fairy-tale village where starry skies and morning mist intertwine.
✔ ️ Baihaba Village:After obtaining a border pass, visit the “First Village in the Northwest” and experience snowfield sheep-grabbing and Tuvan folk interactions.
🔹 Small groups for more freedom:Premium small groups capped at 6 people, with flexible vehicle matching from 7 to 55 seats (7-seat business van/9-seat MPV/19-seat minibus/55-seat coach; these quoted prices are all reference vehicle prices, and the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation!), rejecting the noise of large groups, with flexible itinerary changes.
🔹 Professional service guarantee:Professional drivers + photography guidance + medical support throughout, with 24-hour medical ambulances on standby within scenic areas, and guides holding Red Cross first-aider certificates.
II. Simple Itinerary: 8-Day Immersive Ice and Snow Experience
📅 Departure Notes:Daily departures from November 2026 to February 2027; register 3 days in advance to lock in a departure date, and remaining seats are subject to customer service confirmation.
✨【Xinjiang Winter Kanas & Sayram Lake In-Depth Tour: N Ways to Unlock the Ice and Snow Fairy Tale】✨❄ ️ Day 1:Urumqi Assembly · First Ice and Snow Experience
→ Arrive at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, with 24-hour pick-up service to the hotel.
→ Recommended free time:Taste baked samsa and hand-grabbed rice at the International Grand Bazaar; see the “distinctive folk customs” mummies at the Xinjiang Museum (advance reservation required); overlook the city night view from Hongshan Park.
→ Dinner:At your own expense; recommended to try dingding fried noodles and yogurt zongzi.
❄ ️ Day 2:Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Ulungur Lake – Burqin
→ Drive across the S21 Desert Highway, enjoying the vast wonder of snow-covered dunes along the way.
→ Arrive at Ulungur Lake, stroll on the ice-bound lake surface, and shoot “ice ballet” photos.
→ Arrive in Burqin in the evening, check into the hotel, then visit the riverside night market and taste the cold-water fish feast.
→ Drive:About 560 km, 7 hours.
❄ ️ Day 3:Burqin – Kanas Lake – Hemu Village
→ Drive to Kanas, transfer to a snowmobile through the primeval forest, and visit the Three Bays of Kanas (Immortal Bay morning mist, Moon Bay frozen river, Dragon Bay snow mushrooms).
→ Arrive at Hemu Village in the afternoon, stay in characteristic wooden cabins, and experience Tuvan firepit culture.
→ Join the snow-splashing carnival in the evening and photograph the fairy-tale village under the stars.
→ Drive:About 180 km, 4 hours.
In winter, Xinjiang sheds its autumn colors but puts on a silvery, snow-covered coat of ice and snow. The vast snowfields of Kanas, the blue ice wonder of Sayram Lake, the curling smoke from chimneys in Hemu Village… every place here is a footnote to an ice and snow fairy tale. In the winter of 2026, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency launches the newly upgraded “Kanas + Sayram Lake 8-Day In-Depth Small Group,” offering more flexible departure dates, more professional service, and richer experiences to take you on an immersive journey into the ice and snow secrets of Northern Xinjiang.❄ ️ Day 4:Hemu Village In-Depth Tour · Ice and Snow Carnival Day
→ Climb the Harden Platform in the early morning to wait for Hemu’s morning mist and sunrise, and shoot “ink-wash Hemu” photos.
→ Free time during the day:You can ride a horse up Beautiful Peak to overlook the village, or go to Jikepulin Ski Resort to experience beginner ski slopes (including ski equipment rental and instructor guidance).
→ Join the bonfire party in the evening, gather around the stove to brew tea and listen to Tuvans play and sing the “Suer.”
❄ ️ Day 5:Hemu – Baihaba Village – Karamay
→ After obtaining a border pass, go to Baihaba Village, visit the “First Village in the Northwest,” and photograph the snow village sunset on the China-Kazakhstan border line.
→ Join a snowfield sheep-grabbing competition in the afternoon (tourists can experience it on horseback), and taste Tuvan-style meals (hand-grabbed lamb, baursak).
→ Arrive in Karamay in the evening and check into the hotel.
→ Drive:About 450 km, 7 hours.
❄ ️ Day 6:Karamay – Devil’s City – Sayram Lake
→ Visit the World Devil’s City, take a small train through the snow-covered Yardang landforms, and feel the desolation of the “wind-eroded castle.”
→ Arrive at Sayram Lake in the afternoon, self-drive around the lake, wait for the blue ice sunset, and experience a UTV tracked vehicle crossing the snowfields.
→ Stay at a hotel at the entrance of Sayram Lake Scenic Area.
→ Drive:About 550 km, 6 hours.
I. Route Highlights: Why Choose This Winter Route?❄ ️ Day 7:Sayram Lake All Day · Blue Ice Wonder Day
→ Photograph the blue ice sunrise in the early morning, and experience ice drifting and photographing the ice bubble wonder.
→ Free time during the day:You can hike the boardwalk to find the “Eye of Blue Ice,” or join a snowman-building contest (the travel agency provides props).
→ Return to Urumqi in the evening, stopping in Kuitun City to taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine (naan-wrapped meat, pepper-flavored chicken).
→ Drive:About 550 km, 6 hours.
❄ ️ Day 8:Urumqi Return · Ice and Snow Memories
→ Airport drop-off service arranged according to flight time, ending an excellent Northern Xinjiang ice and snow journey.
→ Thoughtful service:Complimentary Xinjiang dried fruit gift pack and travel photo album (including aerial photography materials).
No worries about traveling across Northern and Southern Xinjiang, professional customized vehicle service for customized free travel, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency landline hotline: 0991-8866234, dedicated customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (same number on WeChat, can be added)
III. Price Description: Transparent Consumption, No Hidden Traps
💰 Base tour fee:From 3,280 yuan/person (minimum 2 people to form a group, capped at 6 people)
✔ ️ Fee includes:
→ Transportation:Anti-skid business vans/minibuses/coaches throughout (matched according to the number of people; these quoted prices are all reference vehicle prices, and the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation!) + scenic area shuttle buses.
→ Accommodation:7 nights of characteristic accommodation (including 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels, 2 nights in Hemu/Kanas wooden cabins, and 1 night in a hotel at the entrance of Sayram Lake Scenic Area).
🔹 Full coverage of core attractions: Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Hemu Village, Baihaba Village, Devil’s City, Ulungur Lake winter fishing… one itinerary links the winter essence of Northern Xinjiang, avoiding a hurried whirlwind tour.→ Meals:8 main meals and 5 breakfasts (including 3 specialty meals: Hemu clay pot hot pot, Burqin cold-water fish feast, Sayram Lake clear-stewed lamb).
→ Tickets:First admission tickets for Kanas, Hemu, Baihaba, Sayram Lake, and Devil’s City.
→ Experiences:8 ice and snow activities including snowmobiling, horse-drawn sled rides, UTV tracked vehicles, snow-splashing carnival, and snowman-building contests.
→ Services:Professional guides + photography guidance + medical support + 24-hour airport transfers.
🎁 Optional paid items for reference (voluntary choice):
→ Jikepulin Ski Resort advanced slopes:280 yuan/person.
→ Snowfield drone aerial photography:300 yuan/time.
→ Hemu Village Tuvan family visit:150 yuan/person (including folk performance + handicraft experience).
⚠ ️ Special notes:
→ Prices may fluctuate with departure dates; the specific price is subject to contract confirmation.
→ Book before December 20 to enjoy an early-bird discount (300 yuan/person off).
→ Family package:Sign up 2 adults and 1 child, and the child is free (limited to under 12 years old, excluding bed and tickets).
IV. Registration Method: Three Simple Steps to Start Your Ice and Snow Journey
① Phone consultation:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service manager Zhang Jing to obtain the latest departure date information.
🔹 In-depth experiences without repetition:② Submit information:Provide the names of participants, valid ID numbers, contact information, and special needs (such as single occupancy or dietary restrictions).
③ Sign and pay:Sign an electronic travel contract and pay a deposit (multiple payment methods supported), with the balance paid in full 7 days before departure.
V. Fee Description and Service Description
✔ ️ Single registration:Our agency will do its best to coordinate room sharing; if single occupancy is required, a single supplement of 600 yuan for the entire trip is required (special circumstances need separate negotiation).
✔ ️ Child policy:Children under 12 years old without an extra bed receive an 800 yuan/person reduction; with an extra bed, the price is the same as adults.
✔ ️ Cancellation and change rules:Mainly based on the provisions of the Tourism Law; reasonable itinerary changes may be made by mutual agreement.
✔ ️ Insurance description:The travel agency provides basic travel accident insurance as a gift; it is recommended to purchase high-risk sports insurance yourself.
✔ ️ Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
VI. Must-Read Before Travel: Ice and Snow Travel Precautions
🧥 Equipment list:
→ Clothing:Fleece-lined thermal underwear, windproof and waterproof outerwear, high-top snow boots, thickened gloves, woolen hats, scarves.
→ Electronic devices:Attach warm patches to phones and cameras, power banks, sealed bags (to prevent condensation from damaging equipment).
→ Others:Warm patches (at least 20 per person), sunscreen (SPF50+), UV400 sunglasses, thermos.
🚗 Transportation tips:
✔️ Kanas Lake: Ride a snowmobile through the primeval forest, climb the Fish-Watching Platform to overlook the panoramic blue ice, and shoot photos of rime and frozen rivers in the same frame.→ Winter road conditions in Northern Xinjiang are complex, and some sections require anti-skid chains; please follow the guide’s arrangements and do not drive privately.
→ Outdoor fires are prohibited in scenic areas; smoking must be in designated areas.
🍴 Food recommendations:
→ Popular recommendation list:Burqin cold-water fish feast, Hemu clay pot hot pot, Sayram Lake clear-stewed lamb, Xinjiang big plate chicken, red willow skewers.
→ Warming drinks:Salty milk tea, mulled wine, kvass.
📸 Photography tips:
→ Three Bays of Kanas:Shoot rime and morning mist in the early morning, and blue ice and snow mushrooms in the afternoon.
→ Hemu Village:Climb the Harden Platform to shoot panoramas, and photograph chimney smoke and starry skies in the evening.
→ Sayram Lake:Shoot the golden glow on the blue ice at sunrise, and the ice bubble wonder at sunset.
💡 Why choose Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency?
→ Professional team:10 years of Northern Xinjiang winter operation experience, familiar with every snowy road and every photography spot.
→ Resource guarantee:Lock in wooden cabins in core scenic areas and ski resort tickets in advance to avoid the peak-season room shortage.
→ Service upgrade:No shopping arrangements throughout the trip and no pressure for optional paid items, focusing on scenery and experiences.
→ Reputation guarantee:Served more than 5,000 tourists in the winter of 2025, with a satisfaction rate of 98%.
This winter, let Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency take you through the ice and snow secrets of Northern Xinjiang. From the blue ice wonder of Kanas to the fairy-tale village of Hemu, from the ancient culture of the Tuvans to the passionate collision of modern ice and snow sports, 8 days will take you to experience a pure yet vibrant ice and snow world. Act now and start your exclusive ice and snow romance!
For Xinjiang travel, choose Pathfinder International Travel Agency; customized vehicle travel is worry-free and reliable. Landline: 0991-8866234 Customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233
