2026KanasTourGroupPriceCompleteGuidetoXinjiang RecommendedItineraryCostandPrice

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.

Exploring Kanas:2026 Group Tour Full Guide✨
Kanas:A Four-Season Tapestry of Northern Xinjiang’s Gem
Kanas, located in Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, is renowned as the “Oriental Switzerland.” It boasts three core attractions: Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Baihaba Village, each offering unique charm throughout the year:
Spring (April-May):Mountain flowers begin to bloom, snow and ice melt, fewer tourists, ideal for photography enthusiasts to capture morning mists and snow-capped mountain reflections.
Summer (June-August):Lush green grasslands, wildflowers everywhere, the lake takes on an emerald hue, with an average daily temperature around 20°C, making it the prime season for summer retreats and hiking.
Autumn (September-October):The forests are ablaze with color, birch and pine forests intertwine into golden and fiery red tapestries, with Hemu Village’s morning mists and cooking smoke hailed as “China’s most beautiful autumn scenery.”
Winter (November-March of the following year):Covered in snow, Kanas Lake freezes over, offering ice and snow activities like horse-drawn sleighs and snowmobiles, though some roads are closed, requiring advance confirmation of accessibility.
2026 Kanas Group Tour Simple Itinerary Reference
The itinerary is designed around a “classic loop + in-depth experience,” covering core attractions like Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Colorful Beach, balancing nature and culture. Below is a 7-day, 6-night reference itinerary:
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
Morning:Arrive in Urumqi, with free time recommended at the International Bazaar to taste grilled stuffed buns and hand-pulled rice.

Exploring Kanas: 2026 Group Tour Full Guide✨Afternoon:Take a unified bus to Burqin County (about a 6-hour drive), enjoying Gobi scenery along the way.
Accommodation:Comfortable hotel in Burqin
Day 2:Burqin – Kanas Lake
Morning:Enter Kanas Scenic Area by bus, visit Kanas Lake, and take a boat to closely observe the legendary origin of the lake monster.
Afternoon:Hike or take a bus to visit Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Crouching Dragon Bay, capturing changing light and shadows.
Accommodation:Budget hotel within Kanas Scenic Area
Day 3:Kanas – Guanyu Platform – Hemu Village
Morning:Ascend Guanyu Platform (requiring a 1068-step walk or shuttle bus) for a panoramic view of Kanas Lake.
Afternoon:Head to Hemu Village, stay in a Tuvan wooden house, and experience life in a primitive village.
Accommodation:Characteristic wooden house within Hemu Scenic Area
Day 4:In-depth Tour of Hemu Village

Kanas: A Four-Season Tapestry of Northern Xinjiang’s GemEarly Morning:Photograph Hemu Village’s morning mists and cooking smoke, feeling the tranquility of “China’s most beautiful village.”
Morning:Ride a horse or hike to Beautiful Peak for an overview of the Hemu Valley.
Afternoon:Free time to participate in a Tuvan family visit and listen to the Su’er flute performance.
Accommodation:Characteristic wooden house within Hemu Scenic Area
Day 5:Hemu – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Morning:Leave Hemu for Colorful Beach to admire the collision of colors between the Yardang landform and the Irtysh River.
Afternoon:Return to Burqin, with free time recommended on the Sino-Russian Old Wharf风情 Street to taste cold-water fish feasts.
Accommodation:Comfortable hotel in Burqin
Day 6:Burqin – Urho Devil City – Urumqi
Morning:Head to Urho Devil City, take a mini-train to tour wind-eroded landforms, and feel the desolation of “a lone smoke rising straight from the desert.”
Afternoon:Return to Urumqi, with rest stops along the way.

Kanas, located in Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, is renowned as the “Oriental Switzerland.” It boasts three core attractions: Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Baihaba Village, each offering unique charm throughout the year:Accommodation:Comfortable hotel in Urumqi
Day 7:Departure from Urumqi
Free time based on flight schedule, with a recommendation to visit the Xinjiang Museum (advance reservation required) to learn about the history and culture of various ethnic groups.
Price Explanation:2026 Reference Range
Group tour prices are influenced by season, accommodation standards, vehicle specifications, etc. Below is the 2026 market reference range (subject to contract):
Budget Group:Approximately 3500-4500 yuan per person
Accommodation:Budget hotels in Burqin/Jiadengyu, ordinary wooden houses outside Hemu Scenic Area.
Transportation:Ordinary tourist bus, with attention to empty seat rates.
Meals:Includes breakfast and group meals, with some main meals at own expense.
Tickets:Includes first entrance tickets and shuttle buses for Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, etc.
Comfort Group:Approximately 5000-6500 yuan per person

Spring (April-May): Mountain flowers begin to bloom, snow and ice melt, fewer tourists, ideal for photography enthusiasts to capture morning mists and snow-capped mountain reflections.Accommodation:Four-diamond hotels in Burqin/Jiadengyu, characteristic wooden houses within Hemu Scenic Area.
Transportation:2+1 aviation seat bus or 7-seat commercial vehicle.
Meals:Includes breakfast and special meals (such as Burqin cold-water fish feast, Xinjiang大盘鸡).
Tickets:Included, with some attractions offering complimentary boat rides or horseback riding experiences.
High-end Custom Group:Approximately 7000 yuan or more per person
Accommodation:Scenic view homestays or boutique hotels throughout, with an upgrade to a starry sky wooden house in Hemu Village.
Transportation:Exclusive off-road vehicle or commercial vehicle with a professional driver.
Meals:Full special meals throughout, with complimentary aerial video or travel photography services.
Tickets:Included, with complimentary VIP access to Guanyu Platform, Tuvan family visits, and other in-depth experiences.
Tips:Prices during the peak season (June-August) are 30%-50% higher than the off-season (April-May, September-October), requiring advance reservation 30 days prior to secure discounts.
Registration Method

Summer (June-August): Lush green grasslands, wildflowers everywhere, the lake takes on an emerald hue, with an average daily temperature around 20°C, making it the prime season for summer retreats and hiking. Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, offering three types of itineraries: “Budget,” “Comfort,” and “High-end Custom,” supporting small groups of 2-6 people and larger groups of around 20. Customer service manager Zhang Jing will recommend a suitable plan based on your needs and assist in confirming availability and prices.
Fee Explanation and Service Explanation
Fees Include:Accommodation throughout, meals (specific standards based on itinerary), first entrance tickets and shuttle buses for attractions, tourist vehicles, guide services, and travel insurance.
Fees Exclude:Round-trip major transportation to Urumqi (airfare/high-speed rail), personal expenses, optional experience projects in some scenic areas (such as Kanas boat rides, Hemu horseback riding), (single registrants will do their best to coordinate room sharing, with special circumstances requiring separate negotiation).
Service Guarantees:No arranged consumption or mandatory out-of-pocket expenses throughout, with itinerary arrangements subject to the contract. Reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made through mutual agreement.
Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing, with prices and availability subject to change based on tour dates, with the contract signed by both parties as the primary reference.
Travel Tips
Document Preparation:Valid ID, student ID/senior citizen card (for discounts at some attractions).
Clothing Suggestions:Sun protection clothing and windbreakers for summer; warm jackets for autumn; down jackets and snow boots for winter.
Medication Preparation:Medication for altitude sickness, gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine.
Photography Equipment:Camera, tripod, telephoto lens (for better autumn foliage shots).
Respecting Customs:In ethnic minority areas, avoid discussing sensitive topics and obtain consent before taking photos during family visits.
The beauty of Kanas lies in its changing seasons, the烟火气 of the Tuvan people, and its tranquility away from the hustle and bustle. In 2026, follow in the footsteps of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and unlock the poetry and distance of Northern Xinjiang in 7 days.

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.