When you arrive in Kanas, if you don’t have a hearty hike, it will be in vain. I believe this!

The trump card scenic spot in Xinjiang, the famous Kanas, I will not mention how beautiful it is. I am not attached to the scenic spots. What I am interested in is the hiking route. I use my feet to measure this beautiful land. It is deep enough. Altay’s Beautiful mountains, rivers and natural pastures, where is it enough to just take a look?

Although this trip is not in the most beautiful autumn, the temperature in summer is comfortable. You can see the vibrant grasslands and pastures, the flowers in full bloom, and the herds of cattle, sheep and horses. It is also a worthwhile trip.


There are generally three recommendations for hiking routes in Kanas:

1. Jiadengyu - the confluence of three rivers - Hemu (about 28 kilometers, 1-2 days)

2. Kanas - Xiaoheihu - Hemu Township (about 36 kilometers, at least 2 days)

3. Haba River-Naren Ranch-Shuanghu-Kanas (about 70 kilometers, 3 days), you can also go in the opposite direction, or combine the three lines to make a big loop.

And our original intention was route 2. We asked the innkeeper about the situation, but we were persuaded several times, saying that there was a risk of getting lost and encountering wild animals, and we should have a guide or a team; so we two female generals, can only Choose the easier route 1, and go in the opposite direction, namely: Hemu - Sanhe Interchange - Jiadengyu. The two-day itinerary was completed in one day, which is a bit cruel.

In the first half, bid farewell to Hemu, like swimming in a painting

One morning in July, we set off from Hemu Village at 8 o'clock. The weather was fine and the machine-grown road was very comfortable to walk on. The horses were grazing with their heads down, and the distant mountains were shrouded in mist.

Walking through the beautiful peak, the clouds in the sky are lining up to greet you. The road winding forward in the grassland has traces of cars running over it, which shows that this road is safe and feasible, and you can explore it with confidence.

The willow orchids on the hillside are blooming like the sea, and there are large areas of purple red. You can't help but go and be intoxicated. If you don't go to the scene, you can't understand the beautiful troubles of the grass taller than people and the wet body.

After bypassing the beautiful peak, the flower path on the side of the road is very tempting. My friends and I deviate from the right path without hesitation, no matter where it leads, let’s go.

At the end of the path is the herdsman's house, but unfortunately only a few dogs stayed behind during the day, barking so fiercely that they couldn't be bothered, so they had to leave in a hurry.

The road to leave is like a carpet of flowers, so beautiful that it is not real. It can be seen that there are far more than conventional horse riding and hiking routes around Hemu Village, and there are also residential houses here, which have a wide view and are safe.

At the first big turn, you can take a shortcut on the left and cross the river. If you have trekking poles to assist you, it is more interesting to walk on the single-plank bridge; take a break here, and occasionally there are cars passing by, so we are rare visitors.

The mountain spring water on the side of the road can be drunk directly. It is cold and sweet, so you don’t need to bring too much drinking water with you. If the stomach is not fragile, it will quench your thirst and cool off.

The first half of the road is relatively gentle, and there is no pressure at all. If the real "people are swimming in the painting", if the time is not limited, I hope there will be no end, and it will continue to be beautiful like this.

There are a few wooden houses in the distance, with mountains and forests in front of them, rivers below, surrounded by seas of flowers, a paradise in reality. However, do they feel lonely occasionally after living here for a long time?

The second stream I walked through was a bit heavy, and I had to use stones to protect the road. My friend accidentally sprained his feet, and it didn’t matter if we wet his pants. Safety is the most important thing. In general, the pleasure of hiking is better than encountering small challenge.

Walking past the door of a family, accommodation and meals are also provided here. If you come from Jiadengyu in the opposite direction, you can take a rest or stay here for one night. It is absolutely quiet and no one disturbs you.

His family's "Dabai" must be very lonely, and he knows everyone on the road, and he has followed us from here, and he can't be driven away. We laughed and said, Quan has an extra bodyguard.

Follow the cows who are out foraging, take the trail, walk through the virgin forest, fresh, curious, excited, a little apprehensive, and occasionally a flash of thought, what if there are wild animals? After thinking about it, if they are really hungry, the first to attack should be cattle, sheep and horses, so they will feel more at ease.

After walking out of the forest, you can see the Hemu River again. As shown in the picture above, the hiking road is on the left, and the tourist road is on the right; when you look at the road from a distance, you can still see a little bit of the peaks of Hemu Village. It took more than one hour to walk a third of the way, and I enjoyed it very much.

When I came to the confluence of the three rivers (that is, the intersection of the Hemu River, the Kanas River, and the Burqin River, and finally poured into the Irtysh River), I was attracted by the large herd of cattle and forgot to see the landscape of the confluence of the three rivers. It was a bit small Pity.

The cows in Xinjiang are particularly good-looking and fat, which must have benefited from the excellent natural pastures; when they saw us, they were not stage-frightened, and they seemed to be very excited. Our "Dabai" was interested, as if attacking, we quickly withdrew.

The three horses that accompanied us for a short distance, sometimes chasing in the mountains, sometimes walking forward on the road, had a lot of fun. I don't understand their world, and I only envy horses but not immortals.

Later, watching them go into the cave on one side, I can't guess why, sun protection or coolness or scratching? I want to say that a real horse should live in Xinjiang.

After one o'clock in the afternoon, I arrived at the halfway inn. The halfway accommodation mentioned in the guide is just like its name. Getting here is equivalent to completing half of the hiking route, which is not as difficult as imagined.

We were supposed to stay and rest, and set off again the next day, but we arrived a little early. Seeing that there was no village in the front, no shops in the back, and the scenery was mediocre, we decided to move on. Afterwards, we felt that it was not wise enough, so we might as well walk slowly for the first half of the journey. Click to save energy and enjoy it more easily.

There are still few people walking this route. There are no customers in the inn, but it is very lively. It is summer vacation, and the children are all at home. It is said that the children in Xinjiang are so cute, I almost stayed for them;

There is a big room full of people having dinner together. Looking at the sumptuous dining table, the plates are piled up to the third floor. I thought it was a big festival, but it was just a daily gathering. People in Xinjiang are living a good life.

In addition, with the help of the hostess, "Dabai" was detained here, otherwise it is very likely to follow us to the end. This docile dog has a big heart.

In the second half of the journey, accompanied by the Kanas River, it is both beautiful and cruel!

Say goodbye to this family, continue to move forward, walk through mountains and slopes, and the Kanas River is getting closer and closer;

Ahead, the mother cow is taking the baby cow, is she also going on a trip? During this trip, I have seen the largest number. Except for the flowers, they are cattle, sheep and horses. The grassland is their paradise. They eat, drink, play and sleep, and the pickup trucks passing by are the only human habitation.

This section of walking is quite strenuous. Although it is convenient to take a car, it is far less enjoyable than walking, and there is a sense of satisfaction that the effort will be rewarded.

I can't help but play in the river, and the first intimate contact with the Kanas River, I feel that it is not much different from the Hemu River, at least this is the case, the same cold and panting!

The cow, which is taking a lunch break, is lying on its back leisurely. When it hears our footsteps, it looks cool when it suddenly turns its head back. If humans and animals can also love each other, how wonderful would this world be?

The small turn of the Kanas River is already very close to the camera sense in the scenic spot, but the river is narrower, beautiful but not compromised. Once again, Xinjiang is a good place.

In addition, it is also possible to stay here. There is only one family on the hillside. If I am not on the road, I will go in and find out. Do they live all year round or are they needed for temporary grazing?

Turning down the mountain, the eyes are bright, the most beautiful big turn of this trip, the sound of the water is beautiful, the lines are beautiful, standing in front of it, tiredness has long been forgotten, if you have equipment, you can camp here safely, how wonderful it would be!

Such a beautiful scenery, of course, don’t miss it, go down the river again, sit on the birch wood, watch the dreamlike water flow around the dense forest, it’s just that the time is too short;

I really like the natural growth of mushrooms on dead wood. Being in full contact with nature and appreciating the wild beauty is one of the charms of hiking.

I met a Kazakh boy riding a horse from Jiadengyu by chance, and sent the horses to this land with abundant water and grass, which is equivalent to raising them naturally, and then taking them home in winter; so it is said that Xinjiang people raise horses at almost no cost, and there are such horses With the guy, he is so handsome.

Since then, I have been accompanied by the Kanas River. The beauty that cannot be expressed by the camera is indeed a pure land for mankind. Compared with the crowded people and cars in the scenic spot, I love this way of travel very much. I regret that I walked too fast at that time. , It should be slower, and slower, is the real enjoyment.

It was the end of the hike when we came to the small village by the river. This family by the river is not simple. They are raising horses, sheep, cattle, and camels. They have rich assets. Moreover, it is definitely a five-star living environment. There is a chance I really want to live here for a while.

The camels on the hillside, the first time I saw them outside the desert, the two humps looked very special, but unfortunately they were too far away to see them clearly.

In front of the village is the Bralehan Bridge. After crossing the bridge and turning over a mountain, you will arrive at Jiadengyu, and the front of the river extension must also be the Kanas scenic spot.

After crossing the bridge, there is a ticket station for Hemu Scenic Area. If you come from Jiadengyu, you need to buy a 50 yuan ticket here. If you go in the opposite direction, we don’t need it. It’s getting late, and even the staff didn’t see it.

Looking back on the road I just walked around, I still feel unfinished. The mountains are not far away, and it takes at least half a day to get close to each other. This is the topographical feature of northern Xinjiang;

No matter what angle you look at, it is a natural picture scroll. The so-called classic route should be like this; however, there is no hiking team on the road, which is a bit of an accident, or it is only popular when the forest is fully dyed in autumn. Summer is obviously very charming, are you sure you don't want to come?

The final sprint, the sense of accomplishment when the goal is achieved

The last section of the road is the real challenge of this trip. It continues to go uphill for 6 kilometers. It is almost exhausted. The scenery along the way is no longer interesting. It is a pity. A perfect experience.

The mountain is not too high, but walking is difficult. In fact, the scenery along the way is also very good, but the weather is getting late and the temperature has dropped sharply, forcing us to speed up our pace and rush forward. We are panting, which is in stark contrast to the cows resting on the roadside. .

After climbing for the last half an hour, I finally reached the top of the mountain. The large white felt house in the distance is where the hiking terminal is located: Jiadengyu, you’re done, and you always have a sense of accomplishment. I remember that the car owners who passed by gave us likes. .

Witty, I took a shortcut and went down the mountain, cheering happily. The small pasture at the foot of the mountain was very beautiful, but unfortunately it was getting late and it was raining again, so I had to take a look.

The white Kazakh yurt area, I like it at a glance, although it is obviously a work of tourism development, it is not a real prairie home.

At night, I live in a four-person room in a yurt. The facilities are simple, but there are hot water for bathing, electric blankets, and a good night’s sleep. After all, the price is the best;

The accommodation conditions in Jiadengyu are very mature. Villas, hotels, and large outdoor yurt areas can satisfy travelers of different consumption levels. The surrounding supporting facilities are also relatively complete. The police uncle who met on the road offered to take us to the destination. There is both a sense of security and a little touch.

The 12-hour hike was indeed a bit cruel, and there were big blisters on the feet, but there was no complaint or regret, because the eyes were always in heaven, and I was thinking of another chance to take another route.

Jia Dengyu, it turns out that it can be beautiful

The Jiadengyu where we are located is essentially a tourist distribution center serving the Kanas scenic spot, about 5 kilometers away from the ticket station.

I thought it was just a transit station for a one-night stay, but later I found out that it can also be beautiful, especially when you look down from the high hillside, it really looks like a small Switzerland, with European-style villas and grassland forests, matching your face.

It was only when I got up in the morning that I saw its appearance clearly. It can be regarded as a grassland surrounded by mountains. Some artificial decorations do not violate the sense of harmony. If you get up earlier, you can still see the beautiful scenery of the morning fog.

This place is called Jiadengyu Folk Custom Garden, and there are catering, accommodation, and performing arts plaza. I can't tell whether it is good or bad, but in my heart, I still prefer the original flavor.

To appreciate the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang, it is best to find a high point, even if it is just a small hillside, you can get the visual enjoyment of the ultimate version, especially for Jia Dengyu.

For example, in the place I came to, there are cows and horses all over the mountain, and three little cowboys with different head patterns, looking at me as an unexpected guest, they look naive.

Due to the rain last night, I had to experience picking mushrooms in the mountains once. I saw it emerging from the grass, covered with dew, and it was extremely cute. It is said that only those with fat stems are suitable for eating. My point is to experience what it means to "eat mountains by relying on mountains"!

Such an open umbrella shape is not suitable for serving dishes. Even though it is non-toxic, it has no taste.

The Kazakh man who is driving a group of horses is so handsome and handsome. If you have nothing to do at the gate of Kanas scenic spot, you might as well come here in a daze, and walk up the hillside on the left in the direction of Jiadengyu.

Look at the picture above, one is the small road leading to the ticket station from the service area, and the other is the road going out of the mountain into the city. The farthest white piece is the parking place for self-driving cars. Can you roughly know where I am? Free viewing platform is also!

Look at this picture, full of Swiss small town style, but also revealing the vastness of the grasslands in northern Xinjiang, full of layers, love it!

Final Recaps & Travel Tips

1. The best travel season: the autumn scenery is the most beautiful from September to October, and the flowering period from June to July is not to be missed. It is better to follow the order of "Jiadengyu-Three Rivers-Hemu" to avoid the last continuous climbing bitter;

2. Leisure-level routes, with good road conditions, clear directions, no difficulty, no need to hire a guide, and people with some outdoor experience can complete it alone (but at least one companion is recommended, especially in autumn). It is best to walk in two days, with at least halfway There are 3 accommodation points; you can also ride a horse for the whole journey. There are horse teams in Jiadengyu, and there are many routes to choose from.

3. Jiadengyu is a relatively mature tourist service area. There are European-style villa hotels, special yurts, car camps, etc.; the shuttle bus from the accommodation area to the ticket office of the scenic spot is free, and there are also buses to other scenic spots, such as to Burqin. .

4. The hillside on the left side of the ticket office is connected to the grassland, and there are herds of cattle and horses, which is very beautiful. If you have extra time, instead of sitting around crowded with tourists, it is better to go there to play. If the price is favorable, Jiadengyu is also worth staying. .