Altay 5 Day Group Tour with Food Theme Visit Burqin Night Market Taste Special Cold Water Fish and Various Snacks with Detailed Cost Breakdown Recommended Route Price
Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and quotation.
Star-rated Food Tour:5-day Altay Group Tour: Unlock the Taste Secrets of Burqin Night Market and Cold-Water Fish
[Route Highlights:Immersive Experience from Grassland to Palate]
Altay, a land embraced by Kanas Lake and the Altai Mountains, is not only renowned for its natural beauty but also celebrated as a ‘foodie paradise’ due to its diverse culinary culture blending various ethnic groups. In 2026, we proudly present our newly upgraded 5-day food-themed group tour, centered around a ‘cold-water fish feast, night market delights, and pasture flavors.’ Join us as we traverse snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and rivers, measuring the vitality of this land with your taste buds.
Three Key Features of the Itinerary Design
1. Cold-Water Fish Banquet: Visit the Burqin cold-water fish farm to taste freshly caught and cooked huchen, black Amur bream, and taimen, paired with traditional charcoal grilling and secret sauces for a delightful ‘one fish, multiple dishes’ experience.
2. Night Market Exploration: Escape the crowded tourist routes and let a local guide lead you through the Burqin Sino-Russian Old Pier Night Market, uncovering hidden stalls offering ethnic specialties from Kazakh baursaks to Russian rye bread, from Tuvan kumis to Uyghur baked stuffed buns, unlocking three ‘intangible cultural heritage-level’ delicacies each day.
3. Pasture Feast: Step into a local family’s home deep in the Altay grasslands to participate in traditional dairy product making (such as cheese and kumis), gather around a yurt to savor hand-grabbed mutton and naren (horse meat noodles), and listen to locals share their nomadic lifestyle and culinary wisdom.
[Simple Itinerary:Key Daily Arrangements]
Star-rated Food Tour: 5-day Altay Group Tour – Unlock the Taste Secrets of Burqin Night Market and Cold-Water FishDay 1:Urumqi → Altay (approx. 5-hour drive)
Morning:Gather in Urumqi and take a tourist bus to Altay City, stopping at Ulungur Lake in Fukai County along the way to admire the vastness of the ‘Gobi Sea.’
Afternoon:Upon arrival in Altay, head to the ‘Snow City Night Market’ to warm up with local favorites like grilled huchen and kvass (a bread-fermented beverage).
Evening:Check into a hotel in Altay City for free time.
Day 2:Altay → Burqin (approx. 2.5-hour drive)
Morning:Drive to Burqin County, passing by the iconic ‘Fairy Tale Border Town’ landscape of the Rainbow Beach to capture stunning photos of the yardang landforms and the Irtysh River.
Noon:Upon arrival in Burqin, head straight to the cold-water fish farm for a fishing experience, learn grilling techniques from a chef on-site, and enjoy a lunch of ‘fish you catch and grill yourself.’
Afternoon:Free time to stroll along the Sino-Russian Old Pier风情街 (Fengqing Street), visiting Russian-style architecture and handicraft shops.
Evening:Guided night market exploration focusing on tasting baked stuffed buns, fried yogurt balls, and Russian ice cream.
[Route Highlights: Immersive Experience from Grassland to Palate]Day 3:Burqin → Kanas (approx. 3-hour drive)
Morning:Drive to Kanas Scenic Area, enjoying the autumn colors of the Altai Mountains along the way (season permitting). Upon arrival, take a shuttle bus to explore Kanas Lake and the Fish-Viewing Platform.
Noon:Dine in a Tuvan village within the scenic area, savoring traditional dishes like naren and dried meat.
Afternoon:Continue exploring the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Crouching Dragon Bay) for scenic photography.
Evening:Return to Burqin to freely explore remaining night market delicacies (such as cold-water fish dumplings and horse sausages).
Day 4:Burqin → Altay Grassland Pasture (approx. 1.5-hour drive)
Morning:Visit a grassland pasture to participate in milking cows and making cheese, enjoying hand-grabbed mutton and kumis in a yurt at noon.
Afternoon:Explore the grasslands on horseback or by foot, listening to locals share nomadic culture and dietary taboos.
Evening:Return to Altay City for free time.
Altay, a land embraced by Kanas Lake and the Altai Mountains, is not only renowned for its natural beauty but also celebrated as a ‘foodie paradise’ due to its diverse culinary culture blending various ethnic groups. In 2026, we proudly present our newly upgraded 5-day food-themed group tour, centered around a ‘cold-water fish feast, night market delights, and pasture flavors.’ Join us as we traverse snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and rivers, measuring the vitality of this land with your taste buds.Day 5:Altay → Urumqi (approx. 5-hour drive)
Morning:Visit the Altay Regional Museum to learn about the local ethnic history and culinary culture.
Noon:Enjoy a farewell lunch in the city, recommended to try ‘Altay Big Plate Chicken’ (a unique blend of local free-range chicken and chili peppers).
Afternoon:Take a bus back to Urumqi to conclude the tour.
[Pricing Information:Transparent Calculation, No Hidden Fees]
2026 Reference Cost (subject to contract):
Adult:Starting from 3980 RMB per person
Child (under 1.2 meters, no bed):Starting from 2580 RMB per person
Cost Includes
Three Key Features of the Itinerary DesignTransportation:Round-trip tourist bus from Urumqi to Altay, shuttle buses within scenic areas.
Accommodation:4 nights in comfortable hotels (including breakfast), with 1 night upgraded to a grassland-style yurt.
Meals:4 breakfasts + 7 main meals (including 3 special feasts: cold-water fish banquet, pasture feast, farewell lunch).
Admission Tickets:First entrance tickets to Kanas Scenic Area and Rainbow Beach.
Experiences:Cold-water fish fishing, dairy product making, horseback riding (1 hour).
Tour Guide:Full-time Chinese-speaking tour guide service.
Cost Excludes
Personal expenses (such as self-paid night market snacks), (single travelers will be matched for room-sharing; special cases require separate negotiation), optional activities outside the itinerary.
[Registration Method]
1. Cold-Water Fish Banquet: Visit the Burqin cold-water fish farm to taste freshly caught and cooked huchen, black Amur bream, and taimen, paired with traditional charcoal grilling and secret sauces for a delightful ‘one fish, multiple dishes’ experience. Register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for departure dates and availability (prices and availability subject to contract or customer service confirmation, may fluctuate by departure date, with the signed contract as the primary reference).
[Pricing and Service Notes]
1. Cost Changes: Due to weather, policy, or scenic area opening changes, reasonable itinerary adjustments may be made upon mutual agreement, with possible cost fluctuations based on actual consultation and contracting.
2. Service Standards: Use of licensed tourist vehicles throughout, accommodation in local comfortable hotels or characteristic yurts, meals prepared with fresh ingredients, and certified tour guides ensuring service quality.
3. Special Reminders: Shuttle buses within Kanas Scenic Area require advance reservation; specific schedules and seating are subject to the scenic area’s daily arrangements. Cold-water fish experiences are seasonal; if fishing is prohibited, alternatives will be provided.
[Why Choose This Route?]
1. In-Depth, Not Superficial: Reject ‘sightseeing rushes’ with 1-2 core food experiences daily, leaving ample time for savoring and interaction.
2. Reliable: Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency has 10 years of experience operating Altay routes, familiar with local road conditions and customs, equipped with emergency medicines and insurance throughout.
3. Culturally Warm: Connect with the wisdom of various ethnic groups through food, from pasture to table, feeling the stories behind ‘eating.’
This autumn, why not temporarily escape the city hustle and follow Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency on a 5-day journey to discover the most authentic taste memories amid Altay’s landscapes and vibrant night markets.
Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and quotation.
