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Northern Xinjiang: Kanas, Hemu & Ili

A 12-day planning route connecting Urumqi / Kanas / Hemu / Ili. Discuss dates, pace, accommodation and transport arrangements.

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Northern Xinjiang: Kanas, Hemu & Ili
Duration12 days
PaceMore travel days
Trip formatPlanning route; format to confirm
PricingQuote by dates, party and services

Is this route right for you?

Use this combination of places and experiences as a starting point. We can discuss what to keep or adapt around your available time, travel party and budget.

Summer / autumn, depending on the region。This is a planning brief, not a confirmed departure, space allocation or service contract.

Day-by-day planning outline

DAY 01Arrive in Urumqi

Confirm arrival time, meeting point and whether a transfer is included. Leave time to settle in and rest.

DAY 02Tianchi Lake region

Build the day around these experiences with time for meals and breaks. Confirm admissions, reservations and guide coverage in the quote.

DAY 03Travel to Fuyun

This day includes travel between destinations. Confirm transport, meeting times and stops with the final route, keeping the transfer day comfortably paced.

DAY 04Travel to Burqin

This day includes travel between destinations. Confirm transport, meeting times and stops with the final route, keeping the transfer day comfortably paced.

DAY 05Kanas Lake region

Build the day around these experiences with time for meals and breaks. Confirm admissions, reservations and guide coverage in the quote.

DAY 06Hemu village

Build the day around these experiences with time for meals and breaks. Confirm admissions, reservations and guide coverage in the quote.

DAY 07Transfer to Karamay

This day includes travel between destinations. Confirm transport, meeting times and stops with the final route, keeping the transfer day comfortably paced.

DAY 08Travel to Sayram Lake

This day includes travel between destinations. Confirm transport, meeting times and stops with the final route, keeping the transfer day comfortably paced.

DAY 09Yining and the Ili valley

Build the day around these experiences with time for meals and breaks. Confirm admissions, reservations and guide coverage in the quote.

DAY 10A grassland experience

Build the day around these experiences with time for meals and breaks. Confirm admissions, reservations and guide coverage in the quote.

DAY 11Return to Urumqi

This day includes travel between destinations. Confirm transport, meeting times and stops with the final route, keeping the transfer day comfortably paced.

DAY 12Depart Urumqi

Plan departure around your onward connection. Confirm the meeting time and any departure transfer in advance.

What to confirm in your quote

Services to specify

  • Hotel locations, standard and room types
  • Intercity transport and luggage needs
  • Guiding language, days and scope
  • Admissions, meals and transfer coverage

Costs not to overlook

  • International travel and personal spending
  • Single-room needs and optional activities
  • Seasonal changes, extra services and currency
  • Payment, cancellation and change conditions

This is a quote checklist, not a statement that all listed services are included. Use the final confirmation to establish costs and services.

Before you enquire

Can I change dates, hotels or stops?

Include your preferences in the enquiry. What can be changed depends on trip format, dates and availability; confirm the agreed changes in writing.

Does downloading the PDF make a booking?

Downloads are for comparison and discussion. A booking requires the agreed written confirmation and booking steps.

What should I include?

Tell us destinations, dates or month, party size, budget and hotel preferences. If undecided, start with the time you have available.

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