Xinjiang Group Tour Best Route for Autumn Colors in September Kanas Hemu Plus Golden Autumn Cost Recommended Route Price
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
Autumn Fairy Tale:In-depth Autumn Colors Tour of Kanas and Hemu in September 2026
🌄 [Key Highlights of the Itinerary:Premium Autumn Colors of Northern Xinjiang]
The Altay mountain area in September is a palette overturned by the Creator. The birch forests by Kanas Lake are the first to turn golden, the morning mist in Hemu Village, carrying smoke from cooking fires, drifts over the wooden houses, the morning mist at Xian Bay flows like a delicate veil, and the river bends at Moon Bay outline the fingerprints of the earth. This itinerary connects the essence of autumn colors in northern Xinjiang, with daily travel time limited to under 3 hours, leaving ample time for immersive photography and experiences.
📅 [Simple Itinerary:9-Day, 8-Night Panoramic Loop]
▶️ Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
· Morning:Explore the International Bazaar freely, taste roasted stuffed buns and hand-pulled rice
· Afternoon:Visit the Xinjiang Museum to see the Loulan mummy and Niya cultural relics
· Overnight Stay:Four-star hotel in the city
▶️ Day 2:Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan → Fuyun
· Morning:Take a 2-hour ride to Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, take a boat tour around Mayan Mountain
· Afternoon:Travel through the Junggar Basin, observe the starry river at night
· Overnight Stay:Fuyun Riverside Hotel
▶️ Day 3:Geological Wonders of Koktokay
Autumn Fairy Tale: In-depth Autumn Colors Tour of Kanas and Hemu in September 2026· All Day:Visit the No. 3 Mine Pit, hike the Irtysh Grand Canyon
· Special Experience:Visit local families and taste freshly brewed mare’s milk wine
· Overnight Stay:Characteristic homestay in Koktokay Town
▶️ Day 4:Burqin → Kanas
· Morning:Take a 4-hour ride through the Gobi Desert to the Jiadengyu Ticket Station
· Afternoon:Transfer by shuttle bus into the scenic area, ascend Guanyu Platform for a panoramic view
· Overnight Stay:Wooden house in Kanas New Village (with floor heating)
▶️ Day 5:Secret Realms of the Three Bays in Kanas
· Early Morning:Photograph the morning mist at Xian Bay (first shuttle bus at 6:30 AM)
· Morning:Hike the plank road from Moon Bay to Wolong Bay (about 3 kilometers)
· Afternoon:Take a boat tour on Kanas Lake, visit the Tuwa intangible cultural heritage exhibition
· Overnight Stay:Same as Day 4
▶️ Day 6:Kanas → Hemu
· Morning:Take a 1-hour ride to the Hemu Ticket Station, transfer by scenic area shuttle bus
🌄[Key Highlights of the Itinerary: Premium Autumn Colors of Northern Xinjiang]· Afternoon:Ascend Haden Platform for a panoramic view, ride horses through the birch forests
· Overnight Stay:Century-old wooden house in Hemu Village (with bathroom)
▶️ Day 7:In-depth Experience in Hemu
· Early Morning:Photograph the Hemu Bridge and birch forests in the morning mist
· Morning:Hike the Meilifeng Grassland (about 5 kilometers, elevation gain of 300 meters)
· Afternoon:Experience making traditional fur skis
· Overnight Stay:Same as Day 6
▶️ Day 8:Hemu → Urho Devil City
· Morning:Take a 6-hour ride through the Gurbantunggut Desert
· Afternoon:Photograph the sunset at Devil City (optimal photography time 19:30-20:30)
· Overnight Stay:Four-star hotel in Karamay
▶️ Day 9:Return to Urumqi
· Morning:Visit the Black Oil Mountain Geological Park
· Afternoon:Transfer to the airport according to flight schedule
The Altay mountain area in September is a palette overturned by the Creator. The birch forests by Kanas Lake are the first to turn golden, the morning mist in Hemu Village, carrying smoke from cooking fires, drifts over the wooden houses, the morning mist at Xian Bay flows like a delicate veil, and the river bends at Moon Bay outline the fingerprints of the earth. This itinerary connects the essence of autumn colors in northern Xinjiang, with daily travel time limited to under 3 hours, leaving ample time for immersive photography and experiences.💰 [Cost Description:Transparent Consumption]
Reference Range for Basic Tour Fee:7,980-9,880 RMB per person (including 8 nights’ accommodation, full transportation, first entrance tickets to scenic areas, 8 breakfasts and 14 main meals)
▶️ Cost Includes:
· Transportation:35-seat air-conditioned tour bus (with luggage compartment)
· Accommodation:6 nights in four-star hotels + 2 nights in characteristic wooden houses in scenic areas
· Meals:Main meal standard of 80 RMB per person per meal (including roast whole lamb feast, cold-water fish feast)
· Tickets:Combined ticket for Kanas + Hemu + Devil City + Heavenly Lake
· Services:Professional photography leader + drone follow-up shooting
▶️ Optional Items for Reference:
· Guanyu Platform shuttle bus:120 RMB per person
· Kanas boat tour:200 RMB per person
· Horse riding in Hemu:150 RMB for 2 hours
· ：2,200 RMB for the whole journey
📅[Simple Itinerary: 9-Day, 8-Night Panoramic Loop](Specific costs are subject to actual consultation and contract signing; prices may fluctuate with tour dates)
📝 [Registration Instructions:Professional Service Guarantee]
· Registration Method:Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
· Group Formation Instructions:Minimum 10 people to form a group, maximum 20 people per group
· Equipment Suggestions:Bring windbreaker, hiking boots, polarizing filter, tripod
· Special Tips:
▶️ September 15 to October 5 is the peak period for autumn colors; it is recommended to book 45 days in advance
▶️ The scenic area has a daily limit of 20,000 visitors; tickets must be reserved 3 days in advance with real-name registration
▶️ In case of extreme weather, both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary by mutual agreement
🌲 [In-depth Experience Design]
▶️ Photography Guarantee:
· Provide daily sunrise and sunset photography schedules
· Leader is familiar with 20 classic photography spots
· Equipped with mobile charging stations and image transmission equipment
▶️ Day 1: Gather in Urumqi▶️ Cultural Immersion:
· Arrange Tuwa elder’s Su’er flute playing lesson
· Participate in making home-cooked meals with people of various ethnic groups
· Gift a hand-painted autumn colors map + postcard set
▶️ Environmental Protection Commitment:
· Use biodegradable tableware throughout the journey
· Equip vehicles with garbage sorting devices
· Each person receives an environmental protection commemorative badge
📌 [Pre-Trip Recommended Checklist]
· Documents:Valid identification, travel permit (to be processed in Burqin)
· Clothing:Fleece underwear, windproof jacket, wool socks
· Medications:High altitude medicine, motion sickness patches, gastrointestinal medicine
· Electronics:Camera cleaning kit, spare memory card
(This itinerary design references the recent announcement of the 2026 Altay Culture and Tourism Bureau; scenic area opening hours are subject to actual announcements. Prices and availability are subject to contract confirmation and may fluctuate with tour dates.)
As the first rays of autumn sunlight penetrate the birch forests, as the morning mist drifts over the wooden roofs of the Tuwa people, this feast of autumn colors in northern Xinjiang awaits your participation. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with 12 years of experience in operating northern Xinjiang routes, creates this double baptism for your eyes and soul.
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
