The Tuva People of Xinjiang: Inside the Log-Cabin Villages of Kanas and Hemu
Meet the Xinjiang Tuva people of Kanas, Hemu and Baihaba: Siberian-style log villages, shamanism, horse culture, and how to visit respectfully.
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Kanas Lake: Xinjiang’s Mystical Alpine Gem and the Legend of the Lake Monster
Deep in the Altai Mountains, Kanas Lake is Xinjiang’s most famous alpine lake — glacial water, Tuvan villages, and a decades-old ‘lake monster’ legend. Here’s how to visit, where to stay, and when to go.
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Hemu Village: Birch Forests, Timber Cabins, and the Golden Hour on the Altai
Hemu is the Tuvan village at the heart of the Kanas area — timber cabins, birch forest, and a morning mist that photographers cross the country for. Here’s how to visit and where to stay.
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Hemu Village: Birch Forests, Timber Cabins & the Golden Hour on the Altai Frontier
If Kanas Lake is the “scenic lake” of the Altai circuit, Hemu Village (禾木) is the timber soul. Plan your Xinjiang trip with our expert guide.
