Xinjiang Licensed Travel Agency Northern Xinjiang Winter Route, Kanas and Sayram Lake Snow Scenery Pure Play Small Group Tour

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Icon at the beginning:✨【Northern Xinjiang Winter Secret Realm: The Ice and Snow Romance of Kanas and Sayram Lake】✨
On the vast land of northern Xinjiang, winter is not a silent season, but the moment when nature displays its charm in the purest way. When snowflakes gently cover the surface of Kanas Lake, when the blue ice of Sayram Lake sparkles in the sunlight, this land transforms into a dreamlike ice and snow kingdom. Today, let us embark together on this small-group tour of the northern Xinjiang winter route with no mandatory spending, carefully planned by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to explore the winter beauty of Kanas and Sayram Lake.
Detailed introduction to the route or destination
【Kanas Lake:A sapphire in winter】
Kanas Lake, located in the north of Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, is one of China’s deep-water lakes. In winter, the lake surface is covered by a thick layer of ice, presenting a deep blue, like a sapphire set among the snow mountains. The forests by the lake are covered in white snow, with rime hanging all over the branches, creating picturesque winter scenes. Here, you can stroll along the wooden boardwalks of Xianwan, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, and feel the tranquility and grandeur of the snow-covered forests and frozen lake.

Icon at the beginning: ✨【Northern Xinjiang Winter Secret Realm: The Ice and Snow Romance of Kanas and Sayram Lake】✨【Sayram Lake:The last tear of the Atlantic】
Sayram Lake, known as “the last tear of the Atlantic,” is the highest-altitude and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang. In winter, the surface of Sayram Lake freezes, forming a vast world of blue ice. Natural phenomena such as ice bubbles and ice cracks can be seen everywhere on the ice surface, as if they were artworks carefully carved by nature. Traveling around the lake, you can observe these wonders up close and feel the wonder and charm of nature.
Simple itinerary
【Day One:Assembly in Urumqi】
After arriving in Urumqi, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency will arrange a dedicated vehicle to pick you up and take you to the reserved hotel for rest. In the afternoon, you will have free time. We recommend visiting the Xinjiang Museum or characteristic streets to taste local food such as baked samsa and hand-grabbed rice, storing energy for the journey ahead.
【Day Two:Urumqi—Tianshan Tianchi—Fuyun】

On the vast land of northern Xinjiang, winter is not a silent season, but the moment when nature displays its charm in the purest way. When snowflakes gently cover the surface of Kanas Lake, when the blue ice of Sayram Lake sparkles in the sunlight, this land transforms into a dreamlike ice and snow kingdom. Today, let us embark together on this small-group tour of the northern Xinjiang winter route with no mandatory spending, carefully planned by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to explore the winter beauty of Kanas and Sayram Lake.After breakfast, head to Tianshan Tianchi. In winter, the lake surface of Tianchi is frozen and contrasts beautifully with the surrounding snow mountains, forming a magnificent picture. In the afternoon, drive to Fuyun County for accommodation and prepare for the next day’s itinerary.
【Day Three:Fuyun—Keketuohai—Burqin】
Visit Keketuohai National Geopark and admire Zhongshan and the frozen Irtysh River. In winter, Keketuohai is covered in silver, and the geological wonders appear even more stunning against the white snow. Arrive in Burqin County in the evening and check into the hotel for rest.
【Day Four:Burqin—Kanas】
Visit Kanas Lake for the whole day. After taking the shuttle bus into the scenic area, hike along the wooden boardwalk from Xianwan to Moon Bay, and photograph the beautiful scenery of snow-covered forests and the frozen lake. Overnight in Jiadengyu or a well-heated hotel near the scenic area to save energy for the next day’s itinerary.

Detailed introduction to the route or destination【Day Five:In-depth Kanas tour—Hemu Village】
In the morning, have free time in Kanas and deeply experience the atmosphere of the snow village. In the afternoon, head to Hemu Village. After arrival, stroll freely through this quiet village wrapped in thick white snow. In the evening, you may choose to climb the viewing platform to enjoy the afterglow of the sunset. Overnight in a characteristic wooden cabin in the Hemu scenic area equipped with bathroom facilities and reliable floor heating.
【Day Six:Hemu Village—Urho Ghost City—Karamay】
In the early morning, you can get up early to photograph the morning mist and sunrise in Hemu Village. After breakfast, bid farewell to Hemu and drive to Urho Ghost City. At sunset, experience the magical scene of the setting sun dyeing the bizarre yardang landforms golden red. Overnight in Karamay city.

No need to worry about traveling in southern and northern Xinjiang, professional customized vehicle service and customized independent travel, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency landline hotline: 0991-8866234, dedicated customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (same number on WeChat, can be added)
【Day Seven:Karamay—Sayram Lake—Urumqi】
Spend the whole day visiting the highlights of Sayram Lake. In winter, Sayram Lake is a kingdom of blue ice, ice bubbles, and ice crack wonders. We travel around the lake and observe these amazing natural artworks up close in the area. In the afternoon, begin returning to Urumqi, arrive in the evening, and check into a downtown hotel.

【Kanas Lake: A sapphire in winter】【Day Eight:Return from Urumqi】
After breakfast, according to the flight or train schedule, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency will arrange a dedicated vehicle to take you to the airport or railway station, bringing this fulfilling and wonderful northern Xinjiang ice and snow journey to a successful conclusion.
Price explanation
For this small-group tour of the northern Xinjiang winter route with no mandatory spending, the reference per-person cost range is 2,400 yuan to 3,000 yuan, and the specific price depends on the selected vehicle type, accommodation standard, and personalized experience items in the itinerary. The fee includes full-journey transportation (licensed tourist vehicles with 7 to 55 seats, equipped with snow tires and anti-skid chains; this quotation is a reference vehicle price, and the specific vehicle price is subject to the customer service quotation), accommodation (seven nights in comfortable hotels and characteristic wooden cabin accommodation in the Hemu scenic area), group meal fees (including breakfast and main meals; main meals are group table meals, carefully providing nutrition and calories), guide service and comprehensive support fees (including professional commentary and service, high-value travel accident insurance, public emergency supplies provided with the vehicle during the itinerary, etc.). Optional paid items such as the Guanyutai shuttle bus and snowmobiles are all participated in voluntarily and will be clearly priced in advance. The final price is subject to the travel contract signed by both parties and may fluctuate with departure dates.
Registration method

Kanas Lake, located in the north of Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, is one of China’s deep-water lakes. In winter, the lake surface is covered by a thick layer of ice, presenting a deep blue, like a sapphire set among the snow mountains. The forests by the lake are covered in white snow, with rime hanging all over the branches, creating picturesque winter scenes. Here, you can stroll along the wooden boardwalks of Xianwan, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, and feel the tranquility and grandeur of the snow-covered forests and frozen lake.You can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. When registering, please provide the traveler information (name, valid ID number, contact information) so that we can arrange the itinerary and book hotels for you.
Fee explanation and service explanation
【Fee explanation】
Full-journey transportation fee:Includes dedicated vehicle pick-up/drop-off upon arrival/departure in Urumqi and the full-journey customized tourist vehicle fee for the eight-day itinerary (vehicles are mandatorily equipped with snow tires and anti-skid chains, and drivers are experts in driving on ice and snow roads).
Accommodation fee:Includes comfortable hotel accommodation in Urumqi, Fuyun, Burqin, Karamay, and other places, as well as 1 night of characteristic warm cabin accommodation in the Hemu scenic area (with best-effort bathroom facilities and effective heating).
Meal fee:Includes 7 hotel breakfasts and 7 main meals. Main meals are group table meals, carefully providing nutrition and calories, and Xinjiang local specialty flavor meals are specially arranged.

【Sayram Lake: The last tear of the Atlantic】Guide service and comprehensive support fee:Includes professional commentary and service, high-value travel accident insurance, public emergency supplies provided with the vehicle during the itinerary, etc.
【Service explanation】
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency promises that the no-mandatory-spending itinerary will not arrange mandatory spending throughout the trip, with transparent spending, allowing you to enjoy the journey with peace of mind.
During the itinerary, based on actual conditions such as weather and road conditions, both parties may make reasonable changes to the itinerary by mutual agreement, making best efforts to ensure your travel experience is not affected.
For single-person registration, our agency will make best efforts to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
The specific itinerary arrangement, fee details, and service standards are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
This winter, let us join hands with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and embark on this small-group tour of the northern Xinjiang winter route with no mandatory spending, exploring together the ice and snow romance of Kanas and Sayram Lake. Here, you will gain unforgettable travel memories and feel the wonder and charm of nature. We look forward to meeting you in the ice and snow world of northern Xinjiang! Consult Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to learn more details.
For Xinjiang travel, choose Pathfinder International Travel Agency; customized vehicle travel is worry-free and reliable. Landline: 0991-8866234 Customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233