Kanasi and Hemu (Image heavy)

[awslee]

Kanasi and Hemu are located in the northern most tip of Xinjiang Province in China. It borders Siberia of Russia, Mongolia and Kazakhstan. The Tuwa people, number only 2,800 in China, whose origin is from Mongolia are said to be the direct decendents of Genghis Kan.

Where Kanasi Lake meets Kanasi River

Driftwood

Along the river bank

Pebble Level (Taken with NEX 5 with a CV 15/4.5 lens)

Walking Trail (Taken with NEX 5 with a CV 15/4.5 lens)

Old Russian build bridge

Kazakh Village

Yurt

Cute Kazakh toddler

Kabeb pit

River Bend

An old Tuwa man

Local supermarket

Horse Trail

Herd of Cattle

River Valley

Old Bridge

Into Hemu

Birch Trees

Going out of town

Hemu Village

Clouds above Northern China

Horse Tavern

Scraps from a wolf

 

[bazooka]

Looks like a nice place!

 

[benjo]

Love the shot of the rocks looking into the Mountains!

 

[iamsneaky13]

you have some amazing moments there! my favorite shot is the one at "pebble level" as you called it it's a pretty unique looking.

 

[Chris Fulton]

A bunch of great shots. Beautiful area. Keep up the great work.

 

[Derrel]

Thank you so,so much for posting these fine travel photos. We seldom get to see some areas of China in photos, and these are a real treat. Such a beautiful place!