2026 Altay Group Tour 4 Day Summer Escape to Cool Forests and Shallow Streams, Limited Time Special Offer with Online Registration Recommended Itinerary Pricing

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

Explore Altay:4-Day Midsummer Forest Cooling Escape in 2026
🌲 Detailed Introduction to Itinerary or Destination
Altay, a treasure city in northern Xinjiang, is renowned as the “Snow Capital of China,” but its summers are equally full of surprises. While most of the country is sweltering under high temperatures, Altay’s forests, streams, and grasslands greet visitors with a refreshing coolness around 20°C. Here, you’ll find the serene Kanas Lake, the primitive wooden houses of Hemu Village, the border scenery of Baihaba Village, and cold springs flowing throughout the mountains. By 2026, with upgraded local ecological protection measures, Altay’s forest coverage will further increase, and the negative oxygen ion content in summer will reach over 30,000 per cubic centimeter, making it a veritable “natural oxygen bar.”
This itinerary focuses on Altay’s core summer retreat areas—the Kanas Scenic Area and its surrounding primeval forests. Travelers will venture deep into less-developed forest regions, where Siberian larch and spruce coniferous forests intertwine to form a green canopy overhead, while gurgling streams and damp moss lie beneath their feet. The itinerary includes a special hiking segment along shallow stream beds, where visitors can wade barefoot, catch small fish, or enjoy a local picnic under the shade of trees. At night, stay in characteristic wooden lodges within the scenic area, where opening the window reveals a symphony of starry skies and insect chirps.
🚌 Simple Itinerary
Day 1:Urumqi to Altay City (approximately 5-hour drive)
Morning:Take a bus from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Altay City, enjoying views of the transition zone between the Junggar Basin’s Gobi Desert and grasslands along the way.
Afternoon:Upon arrival, tour the Krans River Waterfront Park in Altay City and experience how locals cool off in summer—wading and picnicking in the shallow areas of the Krans River.

Explore Altay: 4-Day Midsummer Forest Cooling Escape in 2026Evening:Check into a hotel in downtown Altay City and savor a flavorful dinner featuring dishes from various ethnic groups (such as hand-grabbed meat and narin noodles).
Day 2:Altay City to Kanas Scenic Area (approximately 3.5-hour drive)
Morning:Drive through the Altai Mountains, with a stop at the “Rime Town” viewpoint in Chonghur Town (offering views of green valleys in summer).
Noon:Arrive at the Jiadengyu Tourist Center and transfer to a scenic area shuttle bus to enter the core zone of Kanas Lake.
Afternoon:Visit the Kanas Lake Fish-Viewing Platform and hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Crouching Dragon Bay), with a focus on experiencing the shallow stream area of Moon Bay (waterproof shoe covers provided).
Evening:Stay in a characteristic wooden lodge in Kanas New Village and attend a Tuvan folk performance (such as khoomei throat singing and Chuwuer instrument playing).
Day 3:Kanas Scenic Area to Baihaba Village (approximately 1.5-hour drive)
Morning:Head to Baihaba, the first village on the China-Kazakhstan border, enjoying views of the No. 5 border landscape and the “Northwest First” (advance permit required, assisted by the travel agency).
Noon:Dine at the “Watcher” Wooden Lodge Restaurant in Baihaba Village, savoring cold spring fish and wild mushroom soup.

🌲Detailed Introduction to Itinerary or DestinationAfternoon:Free time for optional activities:
– Hike deeper into the primeval forest behind the village (guided)
– Sketch or photograph in the birch forest at the village entrance
– Experience traditional Tuvan fur ski-making (summer craft demonstration)
Evening:Return to Kanas New Village and gather around a campfire to hear the guide recount legends of the Kanas Lake Monster.
Day 4:Kanas Scenic Area to Altay City to Urumqi
Morning:Free time or revisit unexplored spots, gathering before 10:00 AM for the return journey.
Noon:Dine in Beitun City along the way, tasting cold-water fish from the Irtysh River.
Afternoon:Return to Urumqi, concluding the itinerary (suggest purchasing a flight after 8:00 PM).

Altay, a treasure city in northern Xinjiang, is renowned as the “Snow Capital of China,” but its summers are equally full of surprises. While most of the country is sweltering under high temperatures, Altay’s forests, streams, and grasslands greet visitors with a refreshing coolness around 20°C. Here, you’ll find the serene Kanas Lake, the primitive wooden houses of Hemu Village, the border scenery of Baihaba Village, and cold springs flowing throughout the mountains. By 2026, with upgraded local ecological protection measures, Altay’s forest coverage will further increase, and the negative oxygen ion content in summer will reach over 30,000 per cubic centimeter, making it a veritable “natural oxygen bar.”💰 Price Information
2026 Reference Tour Fee:Adults: 2,980 RMB per person onwards; Children (under 1.2 meters, not occupying a bed): 2,180 RMB per person onwards.
Fees Include:
– Round-trip bus transportation between Urumqi and Altay
– Kanas Scenic Area admission ticket + shuttle bus ticket (current price: 195 RMB per person, subject to contract)
– 3 nights’ accommodation (1 night in a four-star hotel in downtown Altay + 2 nights in characteristic wooden lodges in Kanas New Village)
– 5 dinners and 3 breakfasts (including Tuvan family banquets and Kazakh-style meals)
– Professional guide services + scenic area guides
– Travel accident insurance

This itinerary focuses on Altay’s core summer retreat areas—the Kanas Scenic Area and its surrounding primeval forests. Travelers will venture deep into less-developed forest regions, where Siberian larch and spruce coniferous forests intertwine to form a green canopy overhead, while gurgling streams and damp moss lie beneath their feet. The itinerary includes a special hiking segment along shallow stream beds, where visitors can wade barefoot, catch small fish, or enjoy a local picnic under the shade of trees. At night, stay in characteristic wooden lodges within the scenic area, where opening the window reveals a symphony of starry skies and insect chirps.Fees Exclude:
– Baihaba Village permit processing fee (approximately 20 RMB per person, subject to policy)
– Personal expenses and optional activities (such as horseback riding, rafting, etc.)
(For solo travelers, we will do our best to arrange room-sharing; special cases require separate negotiation)
Prices may fluctuate based on tour dates and are subject to the contract signed by both parties.
📝 Registration Method
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Provide your name, valid ID number, contact information, and emergency contact details upon registration, and pay a deposit of 1,000 RMB per person (balance due 7 days before departure).
💡 Fee Information and Service Details
Transportation:Official tourist buses are used throughout the journey, each equipped with a first aid kit and mineral water.

🚌Simple ItineraryAccommodation:Hotels in downtown Altay City are four-star standard, while Kanas wooden lodges are local characteristic homestays, all including private bathrooms and 24-hour hot water.
Meals:Team meal standard: 40 RMB per person per meal; special meal standard: 80 RMB per person per meal, with dishes primarily featuring…
Guides:Certified guides accompany you throughout the journey, with local guides familiar with the terrain arranged within the Kanas Scenic Area.
Insurance:Complimentary travel accident insurance with coverage of 300,000 RMB (including altitude sickness protection).
Special Notes:If unforeseen factors such as heavy rain or landslides necessitate itinerary changes, both parties may agree to reasonable modifications; if the scenic area closes due to policy reasons, it will be replaced with a scenic spot of equal value or corresponding fees refunded. Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🌿 Seasonal and Operational Status Tips
The optimal summer retreat period in Altay in 2026 is from June to August, when the entire Kanas Scenic Area is open, and Baihaba Village has a daily visitor limit of 3,000 people (advance reservation required). From September onwards, the scenic area gradually enters the autumn viewing period, and some hiking trails may close. Under current policies, visitors need to present a negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours to enter Xinjiang, subject to notification from the National Health Commission 15 days before departure.
📞 Consultation Method
For inquiries about tour availability, child policies, or custom itineraries, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Staff will provide detailed plans based on your needs and assist with value-added services such as permit processing and flight reservations.
Altay’s summer is a cool retreat of swaying tree shadows, the relaxation of babbling streams, and the purity of escaping the hustle and bustle. This midsummer, let’s temporarily leave the air-conditioned rooms behind, step into the 20°C forest wonderland, measure the coolness with our footsteps, and feel nature with our breath.

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