Timeless Isness
- North Xinjiang Kanasi Horseback Traverse
The way is not really a way.
It is a depth.
It is not a distance.
It is a deepening into the stillness,
stabilising in the unmoving.
It is not a walking journey.
Journeys are for the body and the ego-mind.
But the subtlety of intuitive seeing takes you deeper
into the bliss of the unknowable.
into the silence of Timeless Isness...
- North Xinjiang Kanasi Horseback Traverse
The way is not really a way.
It is a depth.
It is not a distance.
It is a deepening into the stillness,
stabilising in the unmoving.
It is not a walking journey.
Journeys are for the body and the ego-mind.
But the subtlety of intuitive seeing takes you deeper
into the bliss of the unknowable.
into the silence of Timeless Isness...
2020/2021 Dates Available:
2020 May
2021 May Sept (TBD)
2020 May
2021 May Sept (TBD)
About the Retreat
" Ever not been to Xinjiang,
Would not understand the grandness of China"
And the north west point Kanasi Region is one of the most shining gem of Xinjiang.
most of people coming to Kanasi with cars or hiking,
while at the same time, there is a secret route of horseback traverse towards the region,
giving us a heavenly opportunity to explore the region.
The traverse starts from the Buerjin Town, going all the way north,
experiencing glaciers, lakes, forests, grassland, ranches, rivers and enters the core of Kanasi.
By horseback, we can reach where the cars and only hike cannot reach, into the off beaten majestic areas of Kanasi.
At the altitude between 1000M to 2000M,
4 days horseback with 100KM,
traversing the region of pure nature into the core areas of Kanasi...
" Ever not been to Xinjiang,
Would not understand the grandness of China"
And the north west point Kanasi Region is one of the most shining gem of Xinjiang.
most of people coming to Kanasi with cars or hiking,
while at the same time, there is a secret route of horseback traverse towards the region,
giving us a heavenly opportunity to explore the region.
The traverse starts from the Buerjin Town, going all the way north,
experiencing glaciers, lakes, forests, grassland, ranches, rivers and enters the core of Kanasi.
By horseback, we can reach where the cars and only hike cannot reach, into the off beaten majestic areas of Kanasi.
At the altitude between 1000M to 2000M,
4 days horseback with 100KM,
traversing the region of pure nature into the core areas of Kanasi...
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Tips before booking to help you make decision
Itinerary Fit for all riding level, and not necessary horseback experience required, but if you have no riding experience need an open mind, good mentality for learning. While during all the riding, we have a supporting van following for all camping equipment and luggage. Day 1 Enter Buerjin --:-- Gathering from Campus: First pick up : School Campus ; Second pick up : Follow school set up address (a break after two hours drive in high-way service area) --:-- Flight to Altay Airport (AAT) (flight number not clear yet) Arrive Buerjin, bus pick from airport to city center Check in Hotel and we will organize everyone to visit Buerjin 22:00 Good Rest for tomorrow Stay: Local hotel ( double occupancy ) Meal: Local welcoming dinner Day 2 Buerjin - Woltublake - Yuxitasi Grassland 8:30 Morning and breakfast, Private transfer from Buerjin to riding place, the area has lots of wild pigs so has the name of " wild pig hill " Around 10 o'clock start the riding and familiar with the horse that will partner together for the coming 4 days. Riding into mountains and slowly into the Yuxitasa Grassland, and silver birch woods forest slowly enters into our view. Late afternoon arrive at camp site, our chef is ready for our deliciously cooked dinner Meals-- breakfast: hotel breakfast lunch: Lamb noodle, pickled dishes, yogurt and fruits dinner: Chicken & noodle, pickled dishes, drinks riding KM: Around 22 KM Riding Accommodation: Camping Day 3 Yuxitasi Grassland - Hetuonashi Morning and breakfast, Today after the adaptation first day, we continue our riding into the various nature scenes of Xinjiang, from snow mountain, forest to grassland of flowers. stunned with the bio-diversity we reach our camping site for tonight. Meals-- breakfast: Xinjiang bread, Egg, vegetable lunch: Vegetable Congee, bread, butter, small dishes & fruits dinner: Roasted Lamb, pickled dishes and drinks riding KM: Around 30 KM Riding Accommodation: Camping Day 4 Hetuonashi - Blale Wood Bridge Morning and breakfast, Today we will pass two summer ranch area, where Nomads live here during the summer. infinite grassland and lot of cows and sheeps casted here and there. Meals-- breakfast: Xinjiang bread, Egg, vegetable lunch: Lamb Congee, pickled dishes, Yagurt & fruits dinner: Lamb Rice, Lamb barbecue and drinks riding KM: Around 30 KM Riding Accommodation: Camping Day 5 Blale Wood Bridge - Hemu Morning and breakfast, Today we will pass the second peak of Altay Mountain, Riding on the ridge and arrival to the village of Hemu. Hemu is the biggest village of Tua people, who are suppose to be the offsprings of Chengishan. Stay at the quiet and beautiful village for a day. Meals-- breakfast: Xinjiang bread, Egg, vegetable lunch: Lamb in Soya sauce, pickled dishes, Yagurt & fruits dinner: Wood house special dinner riding KM: Around 30 KM Riding Accommodation: Woodhouse shared standard room Day 6 Hemu - Kanasi - Buerjin Morning and breakfast, Today from Hemu to Kanasi National Park, For the morning will will walk through the great sceneries of Kanasi, and in the afternoon, we will be back to Buerjin. Meals-- breakfast: hotel breakfast lunch: local special dinner: local special riding KM: no riding today Accommodation: shared hotel standard room Day 7 Buerjin & Farewell Morning and breakfast, After breakfast, group transfer to Airport Arrival Shanghai & Transfer to Campus and farewell to all. About Meals Day 1 Dinner Day 2 - Day 6 BLD Day 7 Breakfast, Lunch The meals will be cooked in the local traditional way. Should you have especial requirements, please let us know beforehand. The menu each day in itinerary maybe will adjust depends on season. Food mainly will be lamb, milk product and vegetables. About Accommodation 3 nights local hotel standard room with double occupancy 3 nights camping two people per tent, all public equipments for camping will be provided. due to the temperature pleaser prepare by each participant a sleeping bag of -10C comfort temperature. If you want to stay all the way single tent and single hotel room, please inform us earlier, and there will be 1000 RMB extra charge for single supplement In camping nights, there will be hot water supplier while only suitable for simple cleaning, not convenient for taking shower. Security & Support All riding equipment is provide (Kazakstan style saddle with a soft cushion, helmet, keen pads) Riding boots/pants etc individual equipment, please prepared by yourself. All the way support vehicle Professional coaches following the group Land Insurance Riding No matter you are beginner or experienced riders, at the beginning we don't suggest to gallop as we need to get familiar with our horses. After you familiar with your horse, it depends on everyone's experience and skills, you could enjoy waking or gallop more. If the group is balance with everyone's speed, we will sometimes separate into the fast team and slow team, our coaches will be taking care of both. 4 days of horseback requires degree of endurance and fitness, please inform us if you have any major decease history. 60% of participants are beginners and no experiences before, we are aware of the situation and will prepare suitable horses and coaches. About weather The temperature difference between day and night on the grassland is large. During the day, the outdoor temperature is between 10 degrees and 20 degrees. At night, the outdoor temperature is below 0 degrees. Please prepare comfort degree -10C sleepingbag. The sun is strong during the day. Please pay attention to sun protection. According to the experience of previous years, we suggest to wear long-sleeved and pants, also take a coat at night and to bring down jacket to prevent coldness. About the luggage We have a supporting car always following and all luggage will be put on it. Backpack instead of trolly luggage for easy packing for all in the van. A small backpack for essentials along the day. Mobile phone signal Most of the area has signals, only a small area during a horseback ride no signal. Please bring your own power bank. There will be power supply each night for recharge. About force majeure Horse back travel is affected by the weather. In case of inclement weather or force majeure, the organizer has the right to change the itinerary. Equipment (Need to be prepared by each participant) - Horse riding / Hiking pants for outdoor, suggest tight ones - Riding boots (or sports shoes not hiking boots), better take one more pair of shoes - Hiking jacket or rain proof jacket, warm layers fleese, quick dry inner layers, down jacket. - Mountain sunglasses, Lip balm, and sun protection - Backpack 50-60L for luggage (not to bring suitcase) - Head lamp - Gloves - Drinking bottle (no plastic bottles because refill is often with boiled water) - Some snacks as you wish - Personal medical care - Personal washing kit, like towel, Toothpaste tooth brush Activity statement Each participant undersigned, voluntarily participating in the activity organized by YEJO Circle with knowledge of the systematic risk involved. Acknowledge that your participation to any activities organized by YEJO Circle includes physical risk and the possibility of personal and third party property loss or damage. Each participant shall be responsible for personal property during the activity and also being responsible for other entity loss or damage of property due to his/her action. Included - All transportation from school pick up and return - Insurance - Coaching and horses, one person one horse - Accommodation with 3 nights local hotel, 3 nights will be camping, all camping equipments provided - All support service - All meals Not Included -Day 7 dinner after arrive back in campus Some Local Experience/Workshops (we will choose time during the days to conduct ) Horse Riding Experience/Learning Workshops From Day 2-5, everyone there will be horseback riding, no experience requirements. While need to have an open mind and willing to learn. Skills teaching for : Horses life / Riding skills (everyday) / equipment on horses and maintenance / Feed horse and let them drink water Everyday after riding, there will be experience sharing and correcting riding skills by our coaches. Grassland Traditional Workshops How to saddle horse Workshop How to communicate with horse Photography Workshop We will learn how to choose the layout of a picture, and how to express through camera ( mobile ) Outdoor experience After all, For sure you will learn all outdoor experience there. How to set up tents, how to help cooking, clean camp base, how to live as a team. Enjoy your vitality, devote to the Present and experience nature with serenity… See you soon! |
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