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🍁 Go to Kanas to See the Golden Autumn Forest｜Detailed Price List for Regular Customized Car Rental (2026 Autumn Edition)
From late September to mid-October each year, the Kanas Scenic Area in the Altay region of Xinjiang ushers in its most vibrant season of the year—layered forests in full color, golden birches, verdant pine forests, and mirror-like lakes form a natural oil painting. For tourists planning to visit Kanas in autumn 2026, choosing a compliant, comfortable, and flexible mode of transportation becomes a key part of itinerary planning. Based on the latest available information for 2026, this article focuses on the ‘regular customized car rental with driver’ service, detailing routes, vehicle types, costs, and registration methods to help you travel with peace of mind.
📍 Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations
The Kanas Scenic Area is located in Burqin County, Altay region, Xinjiang. It is a national 5A-level tourist attraction, with core landscapes including Kanas Lake, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Wolong Bay (collectively known as the ‘Three Bays’) and the Fish Viewing Platform. As of early July 2026, the scenic area has confirmed it will open normally in autumn, with the summer operation mode continuing until mid-to-late October. The specific closure time will be dynamically adjusted based on temperature and weather conditions.
Kanas Lake:At an altitude of about 1340 meters, the lake water changes color with the seasons and light, presenting different tones such as blue-green and gray-blue, with particularly clear reflections in autumn.
Three Bays Area:Distributed along the winding mountain road, the best viewing times are early morning or evening, especially poetic when shrouded in morning mist.
🍁Go to Kanas to See the Golden Autumn Forest｜Detailed Price List for Regular Customized Car Rental (2026 Autumn Edition)Fish Viewing Platform:Accessible by shuttle bus to the transfer point, then on foot or by cable car to the summit, offering a panoramic view of Kanas Lake and the surrounding colorful forests.
Hemu Village (often part of the Kanas loop):A well-preserved traditional village with wooden houses scattered among birch forests. The autumn morning light intertwined with cooking smoke offers high photographic value. In 2026, the environmental protection and flow restriction policy continues, requiring entry to be booked in conjunction with accommodation, so early planning is recommended.
Currently, the Kanas Scenic Area implements a real-name reservation system for entry. Tourists can make reservations 1–3 days in advance via the ‘Kanas Smart Tourism’ WeChat mini-program. The scenic area’s sightseeing buses operate from 8:00 to 19:30 daily, and the shuttle buses are mandatory, covering the main viewpoints.
🗓 ️Simple Itinerary Arrangement (Reference for a 7-Day Altay Autumn Loop)
The following is a conventional 7-day itinerary framework based on the autumn climate and scenic area opening status in 2026. The actual arrangement can be negotiated and changed based on departure point, stay duration, and personal preferences:
D1:Urumqi → Urho (via the Devil City) → Burqin
D2:Burqin → Colorful Beach (sunset time) → Jiadengyu (Gateway to Kanas)
From late September to mid-October each year, the Kanas Scenic Area in the Altay region of Xinjiang ushers in its most vibrant season of the year—layered forests in full color, golden birches, verdant pine forests, and mirror-like lakes form a natural oil painting. For tourists planning to visit Kanas in autumn 2026, choosing a compliant, comfortable, and flexible mode of transportation becomes a key part of itinerary planning. Based on the latest available information for 2026, this article focuses on the ‘regular customized car rental with driver’ service, detailing routes, vehicle types, costs, and registration methods to help you travel with peace of mind.D3:Full-day tour of Kanas Lake, Three Bays, and Fish Viewing Platform
D4:Jiadengyu → Hemu Village (stay in a wooden house, photograph morning mist)
D5:Morning photography in Hemu → Keketuohai National Geopark (No. 3 Mine Pit, Irtysh Grand Canyon)
D6:Keketuohai → Fuyun → Return to Beitun or Fuhai via Gobi scenery
D7:Beitun/Fuhai → Urumqi (or return from Altay Airport)
> Note:The Duku Highway is closed in early October, so the autumn itinerary does not include this section; whether Baihaba Village is open depends on border management policies, so it is recommended to confirm the latest notices before traveling.
💰 Price Explanation (Reference for Autumn 2026 Customized Car Rental)
📍Detailed Introduction to Routes or DestinationsXinjiang has vast territory, with scenic spots often hundreds of kilometers apart and limited public transportation connections. Therefore, ‘customized car rental with driver’ is recommended for most tourists. Based on the 2026 market conditions, the regular operating vehicle prices offered by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency are as follows (all are daily rental reference prices including driver service):
7-seat MPV (e.g., Buick GL8, Trumpchi M8, etc.):Approximately 1200–1500 yuan/day
9–14-seat minibus:Approximately 1600–1900 yuan/day
18–22-seat air-conditioned tourist bus:Approximately 2200–2600 yuan/day
35–55-seat large tourist bus:Approximately 3000–3800 yuan/day
Traveling across Northern and Southern Xinjiang is worry-free with professional customized car rental and free travel. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Landline Hotline: 0991-8866234, Exclusive Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing Phone: 181-3962-2233 (WeChat same number, addable)
✅ All vehicles have legal tourism operation qualifications, with drivers being experienced local professionals familiar with Altay autumn road conditions and scenic area transfer requirements.
❗ These prices are reference vehicle prices; the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation!
The Kanas Scenic Area is located in Burqin County, Altay region, Xinjiang. It is a national 5A-level tourist attraction, with core landscapes including Kanas Lake, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Wolong Bay (collectively known as the ‘Three Bays’) and the Fish Viewing Platform. As of early July 2026, the scenic area has confirmed it will open normally in autumn, with the summer operation mode continuing until mid-to-late October. The specific closure time will be dynamically adjusted based on temperature and weather conditions.Costs usually include:Vehicle rental fee, driver service fee, fuel cost, tolls, parking fees, and driver accommodation. Excludes: tourist tickets, shuttle bus tickets, accommodation, meals, and personal expenses.
📞 Registration Method
Tourists planning to visit Kanas for autumn scenery can consult and book car rentals through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The agency holds a travel agency business license issued by the national cultural and tourism department and has legal qualifications for organizing domestic tourism.
Consultation Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat same number:181-3962-2233
Customer service can assist with vehicle selection, itinerary planning, vehicle reservation, and contract signing throughout the process. All service content and cost details are subject to the final tourism contract signed by both parties.
📋 Cost Explanation and Service Description
Kanas Lake: At an altitude of about 1340 meters, the lake water changes color with the seasons and light, presenting different tones such as blue-green and gray-blue, with particularly clear reflections in autumn.Customized car rental service is charged by the day, typically with 8–10 hours/day as standard working hours. Overtime or excess mileage may incur additional fees, subject to negotiation.
Autumn is a transition period from peak to off-peak season for Kanas tourism, with prices lower than in summer. However, due to the National Day holiday, prices may slightly increase from September 30 to October 7.
For solo registrations, our agency will try to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
If the itinerary encounters force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or temporary scenic area service guidance, both parties can negotiate to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
All service rights (including vehicle standards, driver qualifications, insurance coverage, etc.) can be written into the formal tourism contract, protected by the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’.
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🚐 Vehicle Recommendation Explanation (Recommended for 7–55 seats)
Three Bays Area: Distributed along the winding mountain road, the best viewing times are early morning or evening, especially poetic when shrouded in morning mist.7-seat MPV:Suitable for small families of 3–5 people or friends traveling together, with ample luggage space and comfortable seating, ideal for the mountainous Kanas-Hemu route.
14-seat minibus:Suitable for boutique small groups of 6–10 people, with wide views, equipped with USB charging ports and air conditioning, ideal for photography groups or family/friend groups.
20-seat and above bus:Suitable for groups of 15 or more, such as corporate team building or alumni gatherings, with dual air conditioning systems for long-distance comfort.
All vehicle models are regular tourism operating vehicles, with annual inspections and comprehensive insurance. The use of non-operating private cars to transport tourists is strictly prohibited.
🍂Golden autumn in Kanas is an ideal season with the richest colors and relatively fewer tourists. Choosing a compliant and reliable customized car rental not only enhances travel comfort but also flexibly responds to mountain weather changes and viewing opportunities. If you are planning a spontaneous autumn trip to Northern Xinjiang, consider obtaining a customized plan through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency—let professionals take you to see the most beautiful scenery.
> Warm Tips:Autumn mountain areas have large temperature differences between morning and evening, so it is recommended to bring windproof and warm clothing; some sections have weak signals, so it is advisable to download offline maps in advance; drones are prohibited from flying without reporting in the scenic area, so please comply with local management regulations.
Consultation Hotline:181-3962-2233 (WeChat same number)
Specific itineraries, vehicle types, prices, and availability are subject to real-time confirmation by customer service.
For Xinjiang tourism, choose Pathfinder International Travel Agency for customized car rental that is worry-free and reliable. Landline: 0991-8866234 Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing Phone: 181-3962-2233
