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ZAVIER BAILEYUnited States

Explore the frozen northern landscape and enjoy a luxurious 7-day trip to northern Xinjiang.

In winter, Altay is a silver wonderland. In this icy world, you can enjoy the magnificent sunset at Jikepulin Yunxiao Peak, the blue ice feast of Sayram Lake, and the fairy-tale-like Hemu Village. Here is a 7-day, 6-night itinerary and accommodation recommendations: Accommodation recommendations: • Kanas: Kanas Manyunjian, Kanas Hemu Mountain Villa, and Kanas Youzaiyouzai, all located in the scenic area, with beautifully designed wooden houses close to Kanas Lake and the snow-capped mountains. • Hemu: Hemu Mountain and Sea Home, Hemu Starry House, and Hemu Twelve Windows Mountain View Courtyard, each with its own unique charm, offering stunning views of the village and snow. • Sayram Lake: Spruce Resort Hotel, Sayram Lake Tide Camp, and Sayram Lake Yunjin Wild Luxury Camp, all facing the lake, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of the lake and mountains. • Burqin: Night Light City Hotel; Karamay: Jinghui Hotel. Itinerary highlights: 1. Depart from Urumqi, cross the S21 Desert Expressway, pass through Ulungur Lake and the Ghost City of the Sea, and arrive at Burqin. 2. Depart from Burqin, enjoy the rime and snow mushrooms, stroll along Kanas Lake, and immerse yourself in the world of ice and snow. 3. Explore Kanas Scenic Area, visit Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, experience a century-old house, and arrive at Hemu Village. 4. Ski and take photos in Hemu Village, and enjoy a leisurely time. 5. Watch the sunrise in Hemu, make tea by the stove, capture beautiful moments, and head to Karamay. 6. Depart from Karamay, tour the blue ice of Sayram Lake, experience UTV snow off-road vehicles, snow tubes, and DIY snow coffee, and enjoy the fun of ice and snow. 7. Depart from Sayram Lake, visit the Wild Horse Ecological Park, and return to Urumqi. Winter highlights: • Kanas: A silver wonderland, with rime and snow mushrooms, like an ink painting of ice and snow. • Hemu: Peaceful and tranquil, with pink and purple sunsets, skiing, and photography. • Sayram Lake: The blue ice is highly saturated in winter, with a variety of activities such as snow off-road vehicles and snow tubes. • Ghost City of the Sea: Unique Danxia landform, with few people and beautiful scenery, showcasing the wonders of nature.
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Posted: Jan 18, 2025
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