Golden Autumn Journey in Xinjiang: Kanas, Hemu, Altay + Sayram Lake + Duku Highway (11 Days)

Xinjiang in autumn is a feast for the senses, with its vibrant and profound beauty. The colorful forests, crystal-clear lakes 💦, and golden poplar trees create picturesque autumn landscapes that resemble poetic paintings. This journey through Xinjiang's autumn includes 3⃣️ nights in scenic areas, 4 days of off-peak slow travel, crossing the northern section of the Duku Highway to experience the most beautiful road, staying in Baihaba—the first village in Northwest China, witnessing the stunning morning mist ☁️ in Kanas, and admiring the swaying birch trees in Hemu.
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🙋🏻‍♀️ 11-Day In-Depth Tour of Northern Xinjiang
💡 Exclusive small group of 6 people
💡【Northern Xinjiang Highlights】Explore Ili and traverse the Duku Highway
💡 Stay 3 nights in scenic areas (1 night in Baihaba, 1 night in Kanas, 1 night in Hemu)
💡 5 nights in luxury hotels
💡 Chance encounter with the Hujierte migration
💡 Enjoy autumn views at Nalati Grassland
💡 Experience the beauty of Sayram Lake from multiple perspectives
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👀 Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrival in Urumqi
Day 2: Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – S21 Desert Highway – Altay
Day 3: Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu
Day 4: Hemu – Tieleke Village – China-Kazakhstan Border Canyon – Baihaba
Day 5: Baihaba – Kanas Fish Viewing Platform – Kanas Three Bays Walk – Kanas
Day 6: Kanas – Colorful Beach – Urho Ghost 👿 City – Urho/Karamay
Day 7: Urho – Sayram Lake Loop – Sayram Lake
Day 8: Sayram Lake – Nalati Grassland – Nalati
Day 9: Nalati – Tangbula – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Kuytun
Day 10: Kuytun – Anjihai Grand Canyon – S101 Highway – Urumqi
Day 11: Departure from Urumqi (Airport/Train Station)
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🌈 Autumn in Xinjiang
✔️ Duku Highway
Autumn vibes abound with fiery red leaves, snow-capped peaks, and golden grasslands creating a stunning contrast.
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✔️ Baihaba
Rustic wooden houses, grazing cattle and sheep, golden birch forests, and yellow meadows complement each other, vibrant yet timeless.
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✔️ Hemu
Surrounded by orderly birch trees, European aspens, and pine forests, Hemu Village offers dreamy sunsets and starry nights while staying in cozy wooden cabins.
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✔️ Kanas
Crystal-clear lake waters display enchanting colors, while the larch trees in the mountains transition from green to yellow. The mystical 🧚🏻‍♀️ morning mist wraps around the valleys and river bends.