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Northern Xinjiang & Ili Golden Route

10 days · A journey to shape around your time

A 10-day starting route through Northern Xinjiang. Shape the connections, stays and daily rhythm around your group.

Make this journey your own. We’ll confirm your stays, access and inclusions for your dates before you book.

MPV + Intra-Xinjiang Flights · may to october

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Less Road. More Xinjiang.

Your journey, in five answers.

Who is this journey for?

Couples, families and small groups drawn to lakes, forest villages and grasslands, with private transport and selected overnight bases.

Why is this route different?

Begin in Altay, stay in Hemu and Kanas cabins, then fly to Urumqi for the Sayram Lake and Nalati chapter.

How do we make the most of your time?

TIME AT A GLANCE

Kanas · Days 3–4

On the road
Private vehicle transfersDriving hours confirmed for your dates
In the destination
Afternoon visit + Three Bays next dayTime to explore
Overnight
Kanas log cabinStay in Kanas

See how these days balance travel and exploring. Timing varies with the season, traffic and opening hours.

Connections on this route
Flight connectionDay 5 · Altay → Urumqi

Your journey includes private transfers and local touring. We’ll help you plan each travel day, including station or airport connections and stops.

Where do you sleep?

  • Hemu traditional log cabin
  • Kanas log cabin
  • Sayram Lake hotel
  • Nalati Town hotel

Your proposal will name your hotel or camp and outline its facilities.

What does a day actually feel like?

Day 3 Hemu → Kanas

Sleep in at Hemu, enjoy morning mist/sunrise and free exploration. Afternoon van transfer to Kanas Scenic Area. Visit Guanyu Pavilion and Kanas Lake. Overnight in Kanas log cabin.

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Your route, day by day

Tap a day for the details. Hotels, access and inclusions are confirmed for your dates.

Day 1Arrive in Altay

Fly into Altay Xuedu Airport on your own ticket. Private van pickup. Check into a 4‑star hotel in Altay.

Day 2Altay → Ahe Highway → Hemu

Private van via Ahe Highway to Hemu Scenic Area. Stay in a traditional log cabin inside Hemu.

Day 3Hemu → Kanas

Sleep in at Hemu, enjoy morning mist/sunrise and free exploration. Afternoon van transfer to Kanas Scenic Area. Visit Guanyu Pavilion and Kanas Lake. Overnight in Kanas log cabin.

Day 4Kanas → Rainbow Beach → Altay

Visit Kanas Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Yueliang Bay, Wolong Bay). Then head to Rainbow Beach Scenic Area. Return to Altay, check into a 4‑star hotel.

Day 5Altay → Urumqi

Private van to Altay airport, fly to Urumqi (flight cost: self‑arranged or as per package). Private van pickup upon arrival. Check into a 4‑star hotel in Urumqi.

Day 6Urumqi → Sayram Lake

Private van to Sayram Lake Scenic Area. VIP access for lake circle tour. Stay at a 4‑star hotel by Sayram Lake.

Day 7Sayram Lake → Yining

Continue lake tour with van (Songshutou, Kele Yongzhu, Swan Paradise, etc.). Drive to Yining, check into a 4‑star hotel. Evening food tasting at Liuxing Street.

Day 8Yining → Nalati

Private van to Nalati Grassland. VIP access for River Valley Meadow and Sky Meadow. Stay at a 4‑star hotel in Nalati Town.

Day 9Nalati → Duku Highway → Dushanzi Grand Canyon → Urumqi

Private van via Duku Highway and Qiao’erma. Visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon. Return to Urumqi, check into a 4‑star hotel.

Day 10Urumqi Airport Drop‑off

Private van transfer to Urumqi airport according to your flight schedule. End of tour.

Get to know your journey.

A route around your time

Tell us about your Xinjiang trip.

Your dates. Your companions. The places you want to stay. We’ll suggest how to connect them.

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