5 days · For: Photography enthusiasts, honeymooners, slow travelers · Tags: North Xinjiang, China, Small Group
Highlights: Kanas Lake, Hemu morning mist, Baihaba, Three Bays hiking
Designed for travelers short on time who still want depth — five days packing in Kanas Lake, the morning mist of Hemu and the culture of Baihaba at an easy, slow-travel pace.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 · Urumqi — Burqin: Head north along the desert highway, stay overnight in Burqin.
Day 2 · Burqin — Kanas: Enter Kanas and climb the Fish-Watching Pavilion for a full panorama.
Day 3 · Kanas — Baihaba: Visit Baihaba, the first village of northwestern China.
Day 4 · Kanas Three Bays — Hemu: Hike the Three Bays, then check into a wooden cabin in Hemu in the afternoon.
Day 5 · Hemu — Burqin — Urumqi: Watch the morning mist over Hemu, then transfer back to the airport.
What's Included
Included: Vehicle and driver-guide throughout, Entrance tickets and shuttle buses, Hemu wooden cabin and hotel stays