2026 5 Day Northern Xinjiang Group Tour Folk Customs Experience, Visit Kazak Yurts, Taste Local Cuisine with Transparent Pricing and Guaranteed Fun Recommended Itinerary and Pricing

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.

《2026 5-Day In-Depth Tour of Northern Xinjiang:Stay in a Kazakh Yurt and Unlock the Secrets of Grassland Life》
【Itinerary Highlights:Immersive Experience of the Northern Xinjiang Culture Where Various Ethnic Groups Blend】
Summer in Northern Xinjiang is a fairy tale woven with grasslands and snow-capped mountains. In 2026, we have specially designed a 5-day itinerary centered around ‘folk culture experience,’ steering clear of the typical tourist trap checkpoints. We will take you deep into the settlements of various ethnic groups in the Altay region, where you can stay in yurts, learn horse riding, milk cows, make traditional dairy products, and spend five days understanding the poetic life on the grasslands.
The itinerary covers the three core scenic spots: Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Baihaba Village, while also delving into the summer pastures of the local Kazakh herders to participate in the ‘Visiting a Yurt’ themed activity. You will witness:
The ‘Mobile Castle’ on the Grassland:How Kazakh yurts are constructed using red willow wood and felt, with the interior embodying nomadic wisdom;
The ‘Survival Skills’ of the Locals:Learn to milk cows, churn butter, make baursaks (fried dough), and taste freshly brewed milk tea and koumiss with the hosts;
Song and Dance Under the Starry Sky:Gather around the campfire at night, listen to the dombra (a two-stringed musical instrument) being played, learn the Black Horse dance, and feel the warmth of the grasslands;
Gifts from the Snow Mountains and Forests:Hike the three bays of Kanas, visit the Tuvan wooden houses, and watch the morning mist drift over the birch forest by the Hemu Bridge.
【Simple Itinerary:Newly Arranged for 2026】

《2026 5-Day In-Depth Tour of Northern Xinjiang: Stay in a Kazakh Yurt and Unlock the Secrets of Grassland Life》Day 1:Urumqi → Burqin (Approximately 600 km, 8-hour drive)
Morning:Depart from Urumqi and traverse the Gurbantunggut Desert along the S21 Desert Highway, with a stop at the Kelameili Service Area for rest.
Afternoon:Arrive in Burqin County, visit the Sino-Russian Old Wharf Street, and savor a local cold-water fish feast (hucho taimen, five-black fish).
Evening:Check into a hotel in Burqin. For leisure activities, we recommend visiting the night market to purchase handicrafts from various ethnic groups.
Day 2:Burqin → Kanas Lake → Kazakh Pasture (Approximately 180 km, 4-hour drive)
Morning:Travel by car to the Kanas Scenic Area, transfer to a shuttle bus to visit Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wulong Bay, and hike to Guanyu Platform for a panoramic view of Kanas Lake.
Afternoon:Leave the scenic area and drive to the summer pasture of the local Kazakh herders (located on the way from Jadenyu to Hemu) to experience staying in a yurt.
Activities:Participate in milking cows, making cheese curds, listen to the locals’ stories about transhumance, and enjoy dinner featuring hand-grabbed mutton, baursaks, and koumiss.
Day 3:Kazakh Pasture → Hemu Village (Approximately 60 km, 2-hour drive)

【Itinerary Highlights: Immersive Experience of the Northern Xinjiang Culture Where Various Ethnic Groups Blend】Morning:Learn horse riding (including basic instruction) at the pasture, follow the locals in herding, and experience grassland life.
Afternoon:Proceed to Hemu Village, check into a Tuvan wooden house, ascend the Haden Platform to watch the sunset, and photograph the Hemu Bridge and birch forest.
Evening:Attend a Tuvan music concert and listen to the chuwur (a reed pipe instrument) being played.
Day 4:Hemu Village → Baihaba Village (Approximately 30 km, 1-hour drive)
Morning:Rise early to watch the morning mist in Hemu, then travel by car to Baihaba Village on the Sino-Kazakh border, obtaining a pass (valid identification required in advance).
Afternoon:Tour the ‘No.1 Village in the Northwest,’ visit the Tuvan and No.5 Border landscapes, and photograph the border scenery amidst the golden autumn leaves.
Evening:Return to Hemu Village. For leisure activities, we recommend experiencing astrophotography (the summer Milky Way is clearly visible).
Day 5:Hemu Village → Urumqi (Return trip approximately 700 km, 9-hour drive)
Morning:Free time in Hemu Village; you may choose to hike or ride a horse to explore the surrounding forests.
Afternoon:Travel back to Urumqi by car, with a stop for lunch in Fuhai County (grilled fish recommended), arriving in the city in the evening to conclude the itinerary.

Summer in Northern Xinjiang is a fairy tale woven with grasslands and snow-capped mountains. In 2026, we have specially designed a 5-day itinerary centered around ‘folk culture experience,’ steering clear of the typical tourist trap checkpoints. We will take you deep into the settlements of various ethnic groups in the Altay region, where you can stay in yurts, learn horse riding, milk cows, make traditional dairy products, and spend five days understanding the poetic life on the grasslands.【Price Information:Reference Information for 2026】
Adult Tour Fee:Starting from 4,280 yuan per person (including 4 nights’ accommodation, transportation for the entire trip, first entrance tickets to scenic spots, 4 breakfasts and 6 main meals, and fees for folk culture experience activities)
Child Price:Children under 12 years old without a bed deduct 800 yuan; with a bed, same price as adults.
Fees Include:
Transportation:5-seat/7-seat commercial vehicles or 19-seat tourist buses starting and ending in Urumqi (arranged according to the number of people);
Accommodation:1 night in a three-star hotel in Burqin, 2 nights in Tuvan wooden houses in Hemu, and 1 night in a Kazakh yurt (shared bathroom);
Meals:Including 4 breakfasts and 6 main meals (standard for main meals is 40 yuan per person, including special meals such as cold-water fish feast and hand-grabbed mutton);
Tickets:Combined ticket for Kanas + Hemu + Baihaba (reference price for 2026 is 375 yuan per person, subject to scenic area announcement);
Activities:Horse riding experience, dairy product making, Tuvan music concert, and other folk culture projects.

The itinerary covers the three core scenic spots: Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Baihaba Village, while also delving into the summer pastures of the local Kazakh herders to participate in the ‘Visiting a Yurt’ themed activity. You will witness:Fees Do Not Include:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi;
Secondary consumption such as shuttle buses and boat rides within the scenic area;
Personal expenses and additional fees caused by force majeure factors.
Note:Prices may fluctuate depending on the tour date and are subject to the contract or confirmation on the day.
【Registration Method】
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for specific tour dates and availability information.
【Fee Information and Service Instructions】
：For single registrants, we will do our best to arrange room sharing. If room sharing is not possible, an additional fee of 800 yuan per person will be charged;

The ‘Mobile Castle’ on the Grassland: How Kazakh yurts are constructed using red willow wood and felt, with the interior embodying nomadic wisdom;Child Policy:Children under 12 years old without a bed do not include breakfast; additional charges apply if exceeding the height limit;
Insurance:Complimentary travel accident insurance (coverage of 200,000 yuan per person); it is recommended to purchase additional insurance with higher coverage on your own;
Cancellation and Refund Policy:Subject to the contract signed by both parties;
Others:The opening hours of scenic spots and transportation schedules involved in the itinerary may change due to weather or policy adjustments. Both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary upon mutual agreement.
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
【Travel Tips】
Equipment:There is a large temperature difference between day and night on the grasslands, so bring a windbreaker, sunscreen, and sunglasses; long pants and sports shoes are recommended for horse riding;
Photography:Early rise (around 6:30) is required for photographing the morning mist in Hemu; a tripod is recommended;
Culture:When visiting yurts, follow the instructions for entry and do not touch musical instruments such as the dombra without permission;
Internet:The signal is weak in some areas of Hemu Village; it is recommended to download offline maps in advance.
The beauty of Northern Xinjiang lies in the smoke rising from chimneys beneath snow mountains, the sound of horse hooves on the grasslands, and even more so in the vibrant coexistence of various ethnic groups. In 2026, let’s temporarily bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of the city and spend five days staying in Kazakh yurts, listening to the wind whisper through the birch forest, and watching the Milky Way blanket the grasslands.

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.