Kanas Private Car Rental Stay in Characteristic Tuwa Wooden House Experience Local Living Culture 8 Day In Depth Itinerary Detailed Cost for Private Car Rental and Recommended Route Prices

Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation.

Explore Kanas:An 8-day in-depth custom vehicle tour experiencing Tuwa wooden houses and natural landscapes.
[Kanas:A mystical realm where nature and culture intertwine]
Kanas, located in the Altay region of Xinjiang, is a pristine land surrounded by virgin forests, snow-capped mountains, and lakes. Here, you will not only find the picturesque Kanas Lake, often described as a “painting-like scenic wonder on earth,” but also one of China’s best-preserved Tuwa villages. The Tuwa people, a branch of various ethnic groups, build their traditional wooden houses, known as “Muleng houses,” with pine timber using mortise-and-tenon joints, with roofs covered in grass and mud, providing warmth in winter and coolness in summer. These houses are an excellent way to experience primitive ecological living. By 2026, with improved tourism facilities, Kanas has become a popular destination for in-depth travel enthusiasts.
[Simple Itinerary:An 8-day immersive experience]
Day 1:Gathering in Urumqi
Arrive in Urumqi, check into a downtown hotel, and adjust to the time difference.
Recommended free activities:Experience the Silk Road charm at the International Bazaar and taste baked buns and hand-pulled rice.
Day 2:Urumqi → Burqin (approximately 8 hours by car)
Travel through the S21 Desert Highway and photograph the Gobi Yardang landforms.
Arrive in Burqin in the evening, take a night tour of the Colorful Beach, and capture the vibrant landforms under the setting sun.

Explore Kanas: An 8-day in-depth custom vehicle tour experiencing Tuwa wooden houses and natural landscapes.Day 3:Burqin → Kanas Scenic Area (approximately 3 hours by car)
Depart early in the morning and enjoy the scenery of the Altai Mountains along the way.
Arrive in Kanas in the afternoon, check into a Tuwa wooden house in the old village, and experience traditional life such as chopping wood, starting a fire, and boiling tea by the stove.
Take a stroll along the Kanas Lake shore in the evening and photograph the serene lake scenery without tourists.
Day 4:Full-day in-depth tour of Kanas
Photograph the morning mist at Fairy Bay in the early morning, with soft light and dreamy scenery.
Hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay) in the morning and explore lesser-known lakeside trails.
Visit the Tuwa Folk Culture Exhibition Hall in the afternoon to learn about wooden house construction techniques and the migration history of various ethnic groups.
Enjoy a Tuwa hot pot dinner, stewing mutton and wild onions in an iron pot, warming both the stomach and the heart.
Day 5:Kanas → Hemu Village (approximately 2 hours by car)
Take a morning ride to Hemu Village, enjoying the scenery of grasslands and birch forests along the way.

[Kanas: A mystical realm where nature and culture intertwine] Check into a wooden house in the old village of Hemu in the afternoon and experience horseback riding and dog sledding (winter only).
Climb the Haden Observation Deck in the evening to overlook the wooden house village with wisps of cooking smoke and photograph the starry galaxy.
Day 6:Full-day light and shadow creation in Hemu
Photograph the sunrise and morning mist in Hemu in the early morning, with wooden houses popping out of the snowy ground like mushrooms in the mist.
Hike through the birch forest during the day and photograph the beautiful scenery of streams, wooden houses, and forests together.
Experience traditional Tuwa handicrafts in the afternoon, such as making pine branch bread and cheese curds.
Enjoy Tuwa milk tea with Baersak at a century-old teahouse for dinner and listen to the host tell migration stories.
Day 7:Hemu → Beitun (approximately 4 hours by car)
Wrap up photography of the morning scenery in Hemu in the early morning and head to Beitun City in the afternoon.
Stop at the Urho Devil City along the way, go deep into the scenic area’s lesser-known observation decks, and photograph desert blockbusters.

Kanas, located in the Altay region of Xinjiang, is a pristine land surrounded by virgin forests, snow-capped mountains, and lakes. Here, you will not only find the picturesque Kanas Lake, often described as a “painting-like scenic wonder on earth,” but also one of China’s best-preserved Tuwa villages. The Tuwa people, a branch of various ethnic groups, build their traditional wooden houses, known as “Muleng houses,” with pine timber using mortise-and-tenon joints, with roofs covered in grass and mud, providing warmth in winter and coolness in summer. These houses are an excellent way to experience primitive ecological living. By 2026, with improved tourism facilities, Kanas has become a popular destination for in-depth travel enthusiasts. Arrive in Beitun in the evening, rest and prepare for the return journey.
Day 8:Return from Beitun to Urumqi
Take a morning ride back to Urumqi and end the itinerary.
Free activities can be arranged according to flight times to purchase dried fruits and handicrafts as souvenirs.
[Price Description:Custom Vehicle and Accommodation Reference]
Custom vehicle fees (including specified items in the itinerary, driver, fuel, tolls, insurance)
Five-seater SUV/Economy Car:600 to 800 yuan/day in the low season, 800 to 1000 yuan/day in the flat season, and 1000 to 1500 yuan/day in the peak season.
Seven-seater Business Vehicle:800 to 1200 yuan/day in the low season, 1200 to 1500 yuan/day in the flat season, and 1500 to 2300 yuan/day in the peak season.
Twelve to Nineteen-seater Medium Bus:1200 to 1800 yuan/day in the low season, 1800 to 2200 yuan/day in the flat season, and 2200 to 2500 yuan/day in the peak season.
Thirty-three to Fifty-seater Luxury Bus:2500 to 2800 yuan/day in the low season, 3000 to 3500 yuan/day in the flat season, and 3500 to 5000 yuan/day in the peak season.
Remarks:Four-wheel-drive off-road vehicle prices are 300 to 800 yuan/day higher; book vehicles 15 days in advance during the peak season to avoid high prices or unavailability.

[Simple Itinerary: An 8-day immersive experience]Accommodation fees (Kanas/Hemu wooden houses)
Tuwa Family Wooden House:350 to 600 yuan/night, including a simple breakfast, no bathroom.
Professional Homestay Wooden House:800 to 1500 yuan/night, with bathroom, electric heating, and some with glass skylights.
Remarks:Prices drop by 40% during the spring snow season from March to April; book 1 to 2 months in advance for National Day and summer vacations.
Admission Tickets and Shuttle Buses
Kanas Scenic Area Admission Ticket:230 yuan/person, shuttle bus 52 yuan/person (additional tickets required for second or multiple entries).
Hemu Village Admission Ticket:100 yuan/person, shuttle bus 52 yuan/person.
Remarks:Discounts are available for seniors over 65, students, and other groups, subject to scenic area policies.
[Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for detailed itineraries, prices, and schedules.

Day 1: Gathering in Urumqi[Fee Description and Service Description]
Fees Include:Vehicle usage fees, driver labor, fuel fees, tolls, parking fees, basic insurance (third party ≥ 2 million, seat insurance ≥ 500,000 yuan/seat).
Fees Exclude:Driver’s food and accommodation subsidies (200 yuan/day, borne by tourists), scenic area admission tickets, shuttle buses, meals, and personal expenses.
Service Standards:Free itinerary planning, scenic area pick-up and drop-off, daily inspections, 24-hour emergency rescue, and vehicle breakdown backup vehicle allocation.
Value-added Services:Customizable bilingual guides, drone aerial photography, and development of lesser-known secret routes (additional fees apply).
Remarks:Subject to actual consultation and contracting; prices may fluctuate with seasons and vehicle types; reasonable itinerary changes can be made by mutual agreement.
[Travel Tips]
Clothing Preparation:Kanas has large temperature differences between day and night; prepare windproof jackets, fleece jackets, and waterproof pants; summer has strong UV rays, so bring sunscreen and sunglasses.
Photography Equipment:Camera spare batteries, power banks, tripods; a wide-angle lens is recommended for morning mist photography.
Material Preparation:Valid identification, common medications, drinking water, snacks (scenic area supplies are relatively expensive).
Cultural Respect:The Tuwa people忌讳 [taboo] stepping on thresholds and calling names directly; pay attention to polite language.
The beauty of Kanas lies in its mountains and waters, but even more so in its secluded tranquility. Choosing the right lakeside wooden house is not just about choosing a bed but also about choosing a period of time to blend into nature. As the people of Altay often say:“The beauty of Kanas requires staying and slowly breathing.”

Contact Manager Zhang Jing at 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation.