2026 Altay 5 Day Group Tour with Double Lakes Linkage Visit Kekesu Lake and Kanas Lake, Special Group Fare Now Open for Booking Recommended Itinerary Price
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
Explore the Secret Realm of the Twin Lakes in Northern Xinjiang:2026 Altay 5-Day In-Depth Tour: Unlock the Combined Play of Kekesuili and Kanas Lake
[Itinerary Highlights:The Ecological Code Behind the Twin Lakes Linkage]
On the map of Altay in Northern Xinjiang, Kekesuili and Kanas Lake resemble two sapphires embedded in the Altai Mountains. The former is renowned as the “Paradise of Wetland Birds,” while the latter is celebrated worldwide for its “Color-Changing Lake” spectacle. The newly upgraded 5-day itinerary for 2026 breaks away from the traditional rushed sightseeing model, adopting a “morning and evening” off-peak exploration strategy: Capture the sight of wild ducks flying amidst the morning mist at Kekesuili in the early morning, and await the magical moment of the setting sun melting into gold by the Kanas Lake in the evening. A special Tuvan home visit is arranged to listen to the melodious tunes of the intangible cultural heritage, the Chuwuer Qin.
[Itinerary Design:Balancing Scientific Pace with In-Depth Experience]
Day 1:Urumqi – Kekesuili (Approximately 520 kilometers, 7-hour drive)
Depart from Urumqi in the early morning and traverse the edge of the Gurbantunggut Desert along National Highway G216, with a stop at the Karamaili Ungulate Nature Reserve viewing platform along the way. Arrive at the Kekesuili Wetland in the afternoon and take an electric sightseeing boat deep into the reed maze to observe the habitat habits of the nationally protected white egrets and ruddy shelducks. Overnight at a three-star hotel in Fuyun County and savor Kazakh-style hand-grabbed meat.
Day 2:Kekesuili – Kanas (Approximately 380 kilometers, 6-hour drive)
Cross the Irtysh River Grand Canyon and make a brief stop at the Koktokay Geopark to visit the No. 3 Mine Pit Museum and learn about the history of rare metal mining. Enter the Kanas Scenic Area in the afternoon and transfer to the tourist center by shuttle bus, enjoying the叠翠 (overlapping emerald greenery) of Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay along the way. Check into an eco-wooden cabin in Jiadengyu in the evening and experience the traditional Tuvan fire pit culture.
Explore the Secret Realm of the Twin Lakes in Northern Xinjiang: 2026 Altay 5-Day In-Depth Tour: Unlock the Combined Play of Kekesuili and Kanas LakeDay 3:In-Depth Tour of Kanas Core Area
Hike to Guanyu Platform in the early morning and witness the gradual color change of Kanas Lake’s panorama over 1,068 steps—as the sun’s angle changes, the lake water will display seven colors ranging from dark green to deep blue. Participate in an ecological scientific expedition organized by the scenic area in the afternoon and follow botanists to identify the mixed forest belt of Siberian larch and European mountain ash. Overnight at a characteristic homestay within the scenic area and join a bonfire party to learn the Black Walking Horse dance.
Day 4:Kanas – Hemu Village (Approximately 80 kilometers, 2-hour drive)
Head to Hemu Village, the “private reserve,” and transfer by horse-drawn sleigh through the birch forest to visit the primitive Tuvan tribe. Learn to make milk wine and smoke mutton with pine sawdust in a century-old wooden house. In the afternoon, ascend the Haden Platform and use a professional telescope to observe traces of snow leopard activity in the Altai Mountains. Return to Burqin County in the evening and freely shop for Russian matryoshka dolls and black honey.
Day 5:Burqin – Urumqi (Approximately 700 kilometers, 9-hour drive)
Visit the Wucaitan Scenic Area and photograph geological wonders at the junction of the Yardang landform and the Irtysh River. Pass by the Karamay百里油田 (Hundred-Mile Oil Field) in the afternoon and watch the industrial rhythm of the “nodding donkey” pumping units through the viewing window. Arrive in Urumqi in the evening to conclude the itinerary.
[Price System:Transparent Itemized Explanation]
The reference tour fee range for 2026 is 3,980-4,580 yuan per person (subject to actual consultation and contract signing), including:
[Itinerary Highlights: The Ecological Code Behind the Twin Lakes Linkage]Transportation:37-seat air-conditioned tourist coach (including fuel surcharge)
Accommodation:4 nights of accommodation (1 night at a three-star hotel in Fuyun County + 1 night at an eco-wooden cabin in Jiadengyu + 1 night at a homestay in the Kanas Scenic Area + 1 night at a four-star hotel in Burqin County)
Meals:8 dinners and 4 breakfasts (including 3 special meals: Kazakh hand-grabbed meat, Tuvan-style cuisine, and Burqin grilled fish)
Admission Tickets:First admission tickets to Kekesuili Wetland + Kanas Scenic Area + Hemu Village + Wucaitan
Tour Guide Services:Certified tour guide explanations throughout the journey + professional scientific expedition staff from the scenic area accompanying the trip
Special Notes:
Seniors aged 60-69 enjoy a 10% discount with valid identification
Children under 12 years old not occupying a bed receive an 800 yuan reduction
On the map of Altay in Northern Xinjiang, Kekesuili and Kanas Lake resemble two sapphires embedded in the Altai Mountains. The former is renowned as the “Paradise of Wetland Birds,” while the latter is celebrated worldwide for its “Color-Changing Lake” spectacle. The newly upgraded 5-day itinerary for 2026 breaks away from the traditional rushed sightseeing model, adopting a “morning and evening” off-peak exploration strategy: Capture the sight of wild ducks flying amidst the morning mist at Kekesuili in the early morning, and await the magical moment of the setting sun melting into gold by the Kanas Lake in the evening. A special Tuvan home visit is arranged to listen to the melodious tunes of the intangible cultural heritage, the Chuwuer Qin. Off-peak prices apply from April-May/September-October, with specific fluctuations subject to customer service confirmation
[Registration Instructions:Standardized Service Process]
Registration can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, requiring the following materials:
Scanned copies of the front and back of valid identification
Emergency contact information
Special dietary requirement explanations
An electronic itinerary will be received 7 days before departure, including:
Daily assembly time and location
[Itinerary Design: Balancing Scientific Pace with In-Depth Experience] Tour guide contact information
Weather warning alerts
Material preparation checklist
[Service Commitments:Visible Quality Assurance]
Transportation Guarantee:Daily vehicle disinfection, equipped with first aid kits and blood oxygen meters
Accommodation Upgrade:Homestays within the Kanas Scenic Area have all passed environmental certification and use floor heating
Catering Supervision:Partner restaurants are required to publicly display food ingredient traceability information and retain samples for 48 hours after each meal
Emergency Response Mechanism:Established a green channel with the Altay Regional People’s Hospital, and tour guides hold Red Cross Society first aid certificates
Day 1: Urumqi – Kekesuili (Approximately 520 kilometers, 7-hour drive)Special Tips:
In case of force majeure factors such as heavy snow traffic control, both parties can agree to change to the alternative plan of “Kanas + Baihaba”
Single travelers will do their best to coordinate room sharing, with a 600 yuan room difference supplement required for the entire journey in special circumstances
Optional secondary consumption items such as sightseeing buses and boats within the scenic area are voluntary, with prices subject to scenic area announcements
[Ecological Tips:Responsible Travel Practices]
Throwing stones or feeding fish is prohibited at Kanas Lake
Open flames are prohibited in wooden houses in Hemu Village
Walking is required along wooden boardwalks in the Kekesuili Wetland
It is recommended to bring biodegradable garbage bags and participate in the “Leave No Trace” campaign
Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for the latest 2026 schedules and remaining spots information. Prices and remaining spots are subject to contract confirmation and may fluctuate with tour dates, with the contract signed by both parties prevailing. Let’s jointly protect this pure land and make every shutter click an eternal ecological memory.
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
