18-Day Tour of Hami, Kanas, and Yining: A Must-See Guide to the Most Beautiful Places

Hi everyone! Here's a personalized guide to an 18-day tour of Hami, Kanas, and Yining, which is sure to be the perfect choice for your Lunar New Year travel plans. -------- 🚀💼Itinerary overview: Day 1: ✈️Take off for Hami! Day 2–4: 🚞A slow train journey and a visit to the Devil City of the Great Gobi Desert and Huiwang Mansion in Hami. Day 5–6: Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Beitun and the stunning natural beauty of Kanas, admire the scenery of Jiadengyu, Hemu, Colorful Beach, and Burqin, and then head to Yining. Day 7–8: Explore Sayram Lake in Yining, observe the Horgos Port, experience the natural scenery of Nalati, and finally arrive in Urumqi. Day 9–11: A journey from Urumqi, including Tianchi Lake, Turpan, Flaming Mountain, and Karez, ending in Kuqa, where you can explore the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon and other places. Day 12–14: Experience the beauty of Kashgar, including Karakul Lake and White Sand Lake, visit the Old Town of Kashgar and Id Kah Mosque, and enjoy half a day of free time in Korla. Day 15: The last stop is Korla, where you can visit the Luobu Village and Bosten Lake, and then prepare for your return journey. Day 16–18: 🚞A train journey back, reminiscing about the wonderful moments of this trip. -------- Must-see attractions: 🌊Sayram Lake: The blue lake is like a dream. Surrounded by wildflowers, nothing could be more romantic than this. 🧜‍♀️Kanas Scenic Area: Don't miss the mysterious lake monster, and the changing colors of the lake will make you feel like you're in a fairy tale world. 🕌Tianchi Lake: If you want to see the reflection of Bogda Peak, come here. The lake is surrounded by spruce trees, making it feel like you're in a fairyland. -------- Tips: 1️⃣February climate: The climate in Hami, Kanas, and Yining in February is cold, with sub-zero temperatures being the norm, so remember to bring warm clothes. ❄️☃️ 2️⃣Photo spots: The Hami melon base in Hami is worth a visit, and the Moon Bay and Fairy Bay in Kanas are like a fairyland on earth. Sayram Lake in Yining is definitely a paradise for photography enthusiasts. 📸🌄 3️⃣Food: Grilled meat and lamb pilaf are simply delicious! We especially recommend the pilaf in Yining and the Hami melon in Hami. 🍈🥘 4️⃣Customs: When in a foreign land, it's important to respect the local customs. For example, when entering a wooden house in Kanas, you must first get the owner's permission. 🏞️🧡 Come and record your adventure! 🗺️🚀 -------- I hope that the adventures from Hami to Kanas and then to Yining will make your journey more exciting, just like me, who has fallen deeply in love with this land!