8 days · For: Families, photography lovers, first-time visitors to Xinjiang, China · Tags: North Xinjiang, China, Loop Route, Small Group
Highlights: Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Keketuohai, Wucaitan, Urho Ghost City
A complete tour of North Xinjiang, China's most iconic lakes, forests and Yardang landforms — Kanas, Hemu and Keketuohai all in one trip at a relaxed pace, ideal for first-time visitors.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 · Urumqi Arrival: Airport pickup and hotel check-in; free time to explore the Grand Bazaar.
Day 2 · Urumqi — Keketuohai: Cross the Junggar Basin to Keketuohai National Geopark.
Day 3 · Keketuohai — Burqin: Visit the Irtysh Grand Canyon, then arrive in Burqin by evening.
Day 4 · Burqin — Kanas: Enter Kanas Scenic Area and climb the Fish-Watching Pavilion for panoramic lake views.
Day 5 · Kanas — Hemu: Hike Moon Bay and Dragon Bay, then head to Hemu Village in the afternoon.
Day 6 · Hemu — Wucaitan — Urho: Watch the morning mist over Hemu, pass Wucaitan, stay in Urho.
Day 7 · Urho Ghost City — Urumqi: Tour the World Ghost City, then return to Urumqi in the afternoon.
Day 8 · Urumqi Departure: Airport transfer according to your flight; end of tour.
What's Included
Included: Private vehicle and driver-guide throughout, All listed entrance tickets and shuttle buses, Twin rooms with breakfast
Not Included: International/domestic flights, Lunches and dinners, Personal expenses and insurance