Xinjiang Tourism News (updated on July 13, 2021):
1. Xinjiang is currently open to foreigners who are living in China. Green Health Codes and 14-Day Dynamic Trip Record are required. Latest Nucleic acid tests negative report and quarantine are required for travelers from pandemic high-risk regions.
2. Karakul Lake and Tashikurgan are now closed for tourists due to pandemic control. Follow our website to keep up with the latest news.
Located on the northern edge of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regions, Kanas is an area resplendent with virtually untouched natural beauty - turquoise lake, beautiful rivers and bays, pure snow mountains, thick wild forest, fresh air and peaceful Tuvas minority villages. It is no doubt one of the most beautiful places in China. But due to its remoteness and lack of developed tourism facilities, Kanas is Kanas is not easy to reach and explore by independent travelers, especially during the peak seasons, which is the reason why we are here to help. With our valuable Kanas tour packages, you will spend a wonderful vacation of your style without worrying about itinerary planning, hotel, transfer, guide, etc. in Kanas.
How to plan your trip to Kanas? Kanas Nature Reserve is vast. Its major attractions are Kanas Lake, Kanas Rivers, Kanas Three Bays, Hemu Village, Beautiful Peak, etc. To explore Kanas to the fullest, you should stay at least 3 full days in the nature reserve, usually 1 day for Hemu Village and 2 days for Kanas Lake Scenic Area (Kanas Lake, Kanas Rivers, Kanas Three Bays...). Currently, you can get to Kanas by flight from Urumqi and Turpan, or travel to Kanas by a land adventure with a private car from other parts of Xinjiang. Below are our most recommended Kanas tour packages. They are all flexible private tours which can be tailored to meet your own needs.
Have at least two full days hiking to the most beautiful area of Kanas, also some flexible time to explore things of your own interest. You will be accompanied by a local guide who knows the area very well so that you won’t miss out all the best experiences.
Highlights: Hemu Village Sunrise, Hiking to Beautiful Peak, Kanas Three Bays and Taiga Trail Hiking, Panoramic View of Kanas Lake
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This is a relaxing holiday in which you will enjoy a relaxing and scenic walking around Kanas Lake to escape the crowds and explore deep wild forest, take the best photos of Kanas’ seasonal scenery at the Three Bays, stay a night in the wooden Hemu Village and soak in the amazing morning and sunset views, also experience unique Tuvas ethnic culture.
Highlights: Kanas Lake, Three Bays (Recumbent Dragon Bay, Moon Bay and Celestial Bay), Hemu Village, Local Family Visit, Sunset, Sunrise
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You will not only explore Kanas fully, but also get rewarded by many other natural wonders, such as jaw-dropping canyons, colorful Yardang landform, wild animal reserve, etc. Drive in and out by two different routes so that all your time and efforts won’t be wasted.
Highlights: Kanas Lake, Kanas Three Bays, Hemu Village, Rainbow Beach, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Kumtag Desert, Tuyuk Valley, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
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You will not only explore Kanas fully, but also get rewarded by many other natural wonders, such as jaw-dropping canyons, colorful Yardang landform, wild animal reserve, etc. Drive in and out by two different routes so that all your time and efforts won’t be wasted.
Highlights: Wu'erhe Ghost City (Yardang Landform), Kanas Lake, Kanas Three Bays, Hemu Village, Rainbow Beach, Dushanzi Grand Canyon
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This tour takes you to explore the most beauitufl places in Xinjiang - Sayram Lake, Karajun Grassland, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Wu'erhe Ghost City, etc. in an affordable way.
Highlights: Sayram Lake, Karajun Grassland, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Wu'erhe Ghost City (Yardang Landform), Dushanzi Grand Canyon
Check DetailsKanas is only a small part of the vast Xinjiang. When planning a trip to Xinjiang, you shouldn’t miss the Golden-triangle destinations – Urumqi, Turpan and Kashgar. If you want to try something unusual, what about a desert adventure to Taklimakan Desert or a grassland tour to Yili? Xinjiang has much more to offer. Here are some recommended valuable Xinjiang tour packages (find more tours here). Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Lanzhou / Zhangye / Jiayuguan / Dunhuang / Turpan / Urumqi / Kashgar
This is an in-depth wild Silk Road adventure covering the best cultural and natural highlights in Northwest China. You will first transfer from Lanzhou to Zhangye by high speed train and view colorful Zhangye Danxia landform - “Rainbow Mountains” sprawling for tens of miles, and then visit Jiayuguan Pass - the largest and greatest military fortress of China’s Great Walls, later get to Dunhuang, enjoy splendid Buddhist murals and sculptures in Mogao Caves, feel the natural wonders of Singing Sands and desert oasis. Continue your Silk Road via bullet train trip to Turpan, where Jiaohe Ancient City and many heritages, ethnic legacies and natural landscape are well reserved. Next, move to Urumqi, capital and transfer center of Xinjiang to learn the regions’ culture and history and a bright pearl on Tianshan Mountains - Heavenly Lake. The last stop is Kashgar, where you spend one full day discovering Kashgar Old Town and major landmarks and a visual feast of Karakul Lake.
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Urumqi - Turpan - Kashgar - Tashkurgan
This is the most classic tour as well as the most enjoyable Xinjiang holiday. It suits all kinds of travelers very well, no matter you want a Silk Road journey, photography trip, or family holiday, senior tour, etc. You will visit the Golden Triangle first - Urumqi, Kashgar and Turpan which represent the very highlights of ancient Silk Road, classic cultural and historical essence of Xinjiang and Xinjiang’s most reachable stunning nature. They are the three most classic destinations that any Xinjiang trips cannot miss out. As tourist centers, Urumqi, Kashgar and Turpan also provides you top standard of tour services, including tour guide, transfer, hotels, food, etc.
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Urumqi / Turpan / Kumtag Desert / Urumqi
This is a unique Xinjiang tour, covering many featured experiences in Urumqi and Turpan which are two of the most recommended destinations in Xinjiang. Rather than exploring the most famous historical and cultural sites related to Silk Road and Xinjiang history, you will also be taken to try something different, something that is out of your expectation, such as riding a camel in the desert, sitting on the vast grassland, cruise on a heavenly lake… It’s an enjoyable tour like a true holiday because we will take care of the hotel, transfer, sightseeing, meals and other necessary tour services for you.
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Kashgar / Karakul Lake / Hotan / Ala'er / Kucha / Urumqi
Starting from Kashgar and ending in Urumqi, this Xinjiang adventure tour takes you to explore the most important sections of the ancient Silk Road in Xinjiang, including the cultural center Kashgar, historical Kuqa and legendary Hotan, and also take an adventure through the desert highway in Taklamakan Desert. It suits both culture lovers and nature lovers well.
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