Leave the Tuva village of Hemu, cross the pass by Little Black Lake and descend through birch and spruce forest to Kanas...
Hemu–Kanas Traverse
Leave the Tuva village of Hemu, cross the pass by Little Black Lake and descend through birch and spruce forest to Kanas—about 40 km with roughly 1,80...
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3 days 🟠 Challenging Jun–Octmo
Route Introduction
- Leave the Tuva village of Hemu, cross the pass by Little Black Lake and descend through birch and spruce forest to Kanas—about 40 km with roughly 1,800 m of ascent, usually completed in two to three days.
- Golden birch woods, hidden alpine lakes and herders' smoke rising against snow peaks make autumn here feel like a fairy tale.
- Two high passes and changeable mountain weather demand waterproof gear and a GPS track.
- Many trekkers hire local horses to carry their packs; arrange them in Hemu in advance.
Key data
| Suggested days | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 🟠 Challenging |
| Best months | Jun–Octmo |
| Provinces | Xinjiang |
| Waypoint | 5 |
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Hemu–Kanas Traverse
Hemu Village · Birch Forest Camp · Xiaohei Lake (Black Lake) · Ridge Pass · Kanas Village
| Time | Place / plan | Category | Duration | Transfer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | |||||
| 09:00 | Hemu Village | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 10:50 | Birch Forest Camp | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 12:40 | Xiaohei Lake (Black Lake) | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 14:30 | Ridge Pass | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 16:20 | Kanas Village | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
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