What makes this route different
The 9-day version removes the rushed feeling by adding a second full Hemu night. It keeps the border landscapes, Kanas and Sayram Lake while leaving more room for skiing, photography, bonfire evenings and weather changes.
Two Hemu nights
More time for skiing, village walks, photography and evening atmosphere.
Baihaba border stay
G219 scenery, the Grand Canyon, Lonely Tree and a large-window snow cabin.
Kanas winter scenery
Kanas Lake, the Three Bays and seasonal snow activities.
Sayram Lake
360° drive, second entry and a seasonal follow-car drone clip.
Accommodation plan
- 1 night Urumqi 5-star
- 2 nights 4-star
- 2 nights Hemu cabins
- 1 night Baihaba
- 1 night Sayram Lake 5-star
- 1 night Urumqi selected hotel
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive in Urumqi
Meet the local team and transfer to one of the selected 5-star hotels. The remaining time is free.
Urumqi · 5-star hotelS21 Desert Highway → General Mountain → Altay
Travel the S21 winter highway, ride the General Mountain sunset cable car and experience the evening party and Blue Hour. Optional night skiing is at your own cost.
Altay · 4-star hotelAltay → G219 → Baihaba
Follow G219 to the China–Kazakh Grand Canyon, Lonely Tree and the Baihaba S-bend. Overnight in the border snow village.
Baihaba · large-window snow cabinBaihaba → Kanas → Hemu
Continue to Kanas Lake and the Three Bays. Choose the seasonal snowmobile or horse-sled experience when operating, then continue to Hemu.
Hemu · snow-view cabinFull day in Hemu
Use the included four-hour beginner ski experience at Jikepulin when operating. In the evening, visit the Blue Hour viewpoint, join the seasonal bonfire and enjoy stargazing.
Hemu · snow-view cabinHemu → Karamay
Spend the morning on a relaxed Hemu walk with winter snow play and the included six-scene photo session. Continue toward Karamay in the afternoon.
Karamay · 4-star hotelKaramay → Sayram Lake
Drive a full 360° circuit around Sayram Lake with its main winter viewpoints. A seasonal follow-car drone clip is included.
Sayram Lake · 5-star lake-view roomSayram Lake → Urumqi
Return to the lake for a relaxed morning walk when conditions allow, then travel toward Urumqi with Tian Shan views.
Urumqi · selected hotel near the Grand BazaarDepart Urumqi
Breakfast and transfer to the airport or railway station according to the confirmed onward journey.
Tour ends in Urumqi