Winter Tour of Sayram Lake and Kanas How to Register for a Small Pure Sightseeing Carpool Group and Pay the Deposit

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Winter Xinjiang’s Ice and Snow Fairy Tale:Sailimu Lake + Kanas Carpooling No-Shopping Itinerary Full Guide
(Snowflake icon) When the land of Northern Xinjiang is covered in white snow, the blue ice of Sailimu Lake and the rime of Kanas together weave a winter-exclusive beautiful scene. In the winter of 2026, this 7-day carpooling route integrating lakes, forests, and snowfields is becoming a popular choice for southern tourists to escape the damp cold and embrace ice and snow.
I. Route Highlights: In-Depth Experience of Three Major Ice and Snow Secret Realms
[Sailimu Lake:Blue Ice Wonder and Stargazing Camping]
The current scenic area opening hours have changed to 9:00-19:00, and the winter ticket including shuttle bus is 145 yuan/person. The lakeside road is fully open, and there are 12 viewing platforms where you can stop and take photos at any time:
December-February:The ice layer on the lake reaches 40 cm thick, and you can experience ice biking and ice diving (professional guide required)
New stargazing camping base:Equipped with thermostatic tents and professional astronomical telescopes, you can observe the Milky Way arch at night
Special reminder:Daily visitor limit of 2,000 people, advance reservation required through “Tour Xinjiang One-Code Tour”
[Kanas:Ink-Wash Painting Scroll and Snowfield Activities]
Winter all-area pass 100 yuan/person (including Hemu and Baihaba), valid for 3 days. Core experiences include:
Fish Viewing Platform snow scenery:Climb 1,068 steps to overlook the ice cracks on Kanas Lake
Three Bays hiking:Fairy Bay morning mist, Moon Bay ice waterfall, Wolong Bay snow mushrooms
Hemu Village exclusive:
Take photos of century-old wooden houses in the morning mist before 10:00 every day
Experience horse-drawn sled crossing the birch forest (80 yuan/person)
Join the Tuvan snowfield bonfire party (including roast whole lamb set meal 280 yuan/person)
[S21 Desert Highway:An Ice and Snow Corridor Through Time and Space]
The desert highway connecting Urumqi and Altay, with changing winter scenery:

Winter Xinjiang’s Ice and Snow Fairy Tale: Sailimu Lake + Kanas Carpooling No-Shopping Itinerary Full GuideFront section:The snow dunes of Kelameili Desert Park rise and fall like waves
Middle section:View the ice-surface fishing and hunting scene of Ulungur Lake (Winter Fishing Festival held in January)
End section:Cross the forest and snowfield of Fuhai County, occasionally encountering naturally growing foxes
II. 7-Day No-Shopping Itinerary Arrangement
Day 1:All over the country – Urumqi
Afternoon:Purchase cold-weather gear at the International Grand Bazaar (recommended: snow boots, touchscreen gloves)
Dinner:Taste roast buns and gangzi meat at Lingguan Alley
Accommodation:Four-diamond hotel in Hongshan District (with floor heating)
Day 2:Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Burqin
Morning:Cross the Kelameili Desert and shoot blockbuster photos of snowfield off-road vehicles
Afternoon:Pass by the Golden Coast of Ulungur Lake and watch ice fishing
Evening:Taste cold-water fish feast at Burqin River Embankment Night Market
Driving distance:About 500 km/6 hours (equipped with snow tires)
Day 3:Burqin – Kanas – Hemu
Morning:Transfer to snowmobile at Jiadengyu to enter Kanas (private cars prohibited in winter)
Afternoon:Hike the Three Bays and photograph the Moon Bay ice waterfall
Night:Stay in a wooden house in Hemu Village and experience dual heating with floor heating + fire wall
Driving distance:180 km/4 hours (including shuttle bus transfer)

(Snowflake icon) When the land of Northern Xinjiang is covered in white snow, the blue ice of Sailimu Lake and the rime of Kanas together weave a winter-exclusive beautiful scene. In the winter of 2026, this 7-day carpooling route integrating lakes, forests, and snowfields is becoming a popular choice for southern tourists to escape the damp cold and embrace ice and snow.Day 4:Hemu Full-Day In-Depth Tour
Early morning:Photograph the wooden house cluster in the morning mist from Hadeng Viewing Platform
Morning:Join the snowmobile forest crossing activity (150 yuan/person)
Afternoon:Listen to Suer flute performance at the Century-Old House Museum
Evening:Observe the Tuvan snowfield sheep-snatching competition
Accommodation:Upgrade to a scenic-view wooden house inside the Hemu scenic area
Day 5:Hemu – Karamay
Morning:Free photography of Hemu Village snow scenery
Noon:Cross the Gurbantunggut Desert and observe traces of naturally growing animals
Afternoon:Arrive at Karamay World Devil City and photograph Yardang snow scenery
Driving distance:450 km/6 hours
Day 6:Karamay – Sailimu Lake
Morning:Head west along the Kui-A Expressway, passing the ice surface of Ailik Lake
Afternoon:Self-drive around Sailimu Lake and photograph blue ice at Dianjiang Platform
Night:Observe the Orion Nebula at the stargazing camping base
Driving distance:480 km/6 hours
Day 7:Sailimu Lake – Urumqi
Morning:Enter Sailimu Lake again to photograph the sunrise ice-push wonder

I. Route Highlights: In-Depth Experience of Three Major Ice and Snow Secret RealmsNoon:Taste high-white salmon dumplings
Afternoon:Return to Urumqi and end the itinerary
Driving distance:550 km/7 hours
III. 2026 Winter Cost Description
Basic carpooling package (2-4 person group):
Adult:2699-3299 yuan/person (15% increase from December 25 to January 3)
Child:1200-1500 yuan/person (no bed, no breakfast)
Included:
Transportation:7-seat Buick GL8 (1300 yuan/day; this quote is a reference vehicle price, and the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation) or 19-seat Toyota Coaster (2000 yuan/day; this quote is a reference vehicle price, and the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation)
Accommodation:6 nights four-diamond hotel + 1 night Hemu wooden house (with floor heating)
Tickets:All first-gate admission tickets within the itinerary

Travel North and South Xinjiang with ease, professional customized vehicle service and customized free travel, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency landline hotline: 0991-8866234, exclusive customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (same number on WeChat, can be added)
Meals:6 breakfasts + 4 main meals (meal standard 40 yuan/person)
Upgrade service options:
Photography follow-shoot:800 yuan/day (including 10 retouched photos)
Snow activity package:580 yuan/person (including snowmobile, ice diving, sheep-snatching observation)
：800 yuan/full trip (for single applicants, our agency will try our best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
Important notice:
All prices may fluctuate with departure dates; the actual consultation and signed contract shall prevail
Costs not included:Personal consumption, secondary consumption items within scenic areas, travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase separately)

[Sailimu Lake: Blue Ice Wonder and Stargazing Camping]IV. Registration and Deposit Payment Process
[Registration Method]
You can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and provide the following information:
Number of travelers and age structure
Special needs (dietary restrictions, health conditions, etc.)
Desired departure date (booking 15 days in advance is recommended)
[Deposit Rules]
Pay 30% of the tour fee as deposit (for example, a 3299 yuan package requires 990 yuan)
The balance must be paid in full 7 days before departure
Bank transfer/third-party payment platforms supported (consult customer service for specific methods)
[Contract Signing]
An electronic travel contract will be provided, including:
Detailed itinerary arrangement
Cost breakdown list
Terms of rights and obligations of both parties
Determination of liability for breach of contract
V. Vehicle Model Selection Guide
7-seat Buick GL8:

The current scenic area opening hours have changed to 9:00-19:00, and the winter ticket including shuttle bus is 145 yuan/person. The lakeside road is fully open, and there are 12 viewing platforms where you can stop and take photos at any time:Suitable for small groups of 4, luggage compartment can hold six 24-inch suitcases
Equipped with car refrigerator and USB charging ports
Average daily quote 1300 yuan (this quote is a reference vehicle price, and the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation)
19-seat Toyota Coaster:
Suitable for teams of 10-15 people, equipped with air conditioning and 220V power supply
Seat spacing up to 80 cm, luggage compartment capacity 3 cubic meters
Average daily quote 2000 yuan (this quote is a reference vehicle price, and the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation)
33-seat Yutong bus:
Standard tour group configuration, seat spacing per row ≥75 cm
Equipped with luggage compartment, suitable for teams of 20-25 people
Average daily quote 2500 yuan (this quote is a reference vehicle price, and the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation)
55-seat King Long coach:
Suitable for large teams of more than 30 people, seats can be adjusted to semi-reclining
Equipped with USB charging ports and onboard restroom
Average daily quote 3200 yuan (this quote is a reference vehicle price, and the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation)
VI. Travel Recommendation List
Documents:
Valid ID documents (foreign tourists need passports + valid visas)

December-February: The ice layer on the lake reaches 40 cm thick, and you can experience ice biking and ice diving (professional guide required). Discount documents (student ID/senior ID/officer ID, etc.)
Border defense permit (must be processed in advance to go to Baihaba)
Clothing and equipment:
Waterproof冲锋衣 (GTX fabric recommended)
Fleece liner + quick-dry clothing and pants
Wool socks + snow boots (anti-slip coefficient ≥1.2)
Touchscreen gloves + knit hat + scarf
Electronic equipment:
Camera cold-weather cover (battery life drops by 50% at low temperatures)
Power bank (20000mAh capacity recommended)
Warm patches (for phone/camera)
VII. Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Is Kanas accessible in winter?
A:The scenic area carries out road de-icing operations every day, and shuttle buses are equipped with anti-skid chains. In case of extreme weather, the itinerary order can be changed upon mutual agreement.
Q:What are the accommodation conditions in Hemu Village?
A:The wooden houses in the scenic area have all completed heating renovations, using a dual system of floor heating + fire wall, and the indoor temperature can reach above 22°C. 24-hour hot water supply is provided (test standard: hot water output time ≤5 seconds).
Q:Can the itinerary be customized?
A:Personalized changes are supported, such as adding the northern section crossing of the Duku Highway (open only after June), or extending the stay at Sailimu Lake. The specific modification plan needs to be confirmed with customer service for feasibility.
This winter, let Xinjiang’s ice and snow fairy tale relax your soul. From the blue ice of Sailimu Lake to the rime of Kanas, from the snowfield of S21 Highway to the morning mist of Hemu Village, every scenery is waiting to meet you. Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service manager Zhang Jing immediately and start your winter ice and snow romance!
(Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing; prices may fluctuate with departure dates, and the contract signed by both parties shall prevail)
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