Xinjiang, People's Republic of China
Kanas, Hemu et Baihaba
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Alpine lakes, Taiga and Touva villages occupy a spectacular border massif of Altai.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Mountain · Lake · Forest · Countryside
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Kanas, Hemu et Baihaba
Alpine lakes, Taiga and Touva villages occupy a spectacular border massif of Altai.
Lake Kanas, Hemu Village and Baihaba Village give the most telling landmarks of Kanas, Hemu and Baihaba. Together, they make up a destination where mountain reliefs, shores and lakes, forests and the countryside meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Lake Kanas
- Hemu Village
- Village of Baihaba
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Lake
Lac Kanas
This long glacial lake is surrounded by taiga and peaks in a busy reserve. Compulsory shuttles and quotas structure the visit, while the gazebos still require stairs.
Village
Village de Hemu
Hemu houses wood houses, pastures and forests on the banks of a river of Altai. The village is very touristic, but the morning trails still reveal its mountain setting. A slow visit allows to go beyond the only points of view the best known.
Village
Village de Baihaba
Baihaba is a Touva village close to the Kazakh border, composed of wooden houses. Additional permits and controls may be required; access must never be presumed free.
Practical tips
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