Altay 5 Day Group Tour with Food Theme Visit Burqin Night Market, Taste Special Cold Water Fish and Various Snacks, Detailed Cost Breakdown for the Entire Trip Recommended Itinerary Price
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send the 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 Tastebuds]
Altay, a land embraced by Kanas Lake and the Altay Mountains, is not only renowned for its natural beauty but also celebrated as a ‘foodie paradise’ for its diverse culinary culture blending various ethnic groups. In 2026, our newly upgraded 5-day food-themed group tour, centered around a ‘cold-water fish feast + night market vibes + pasture flavors,’ will take you through 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, unlocking a comfortable experience of ‘multiple dishes from one fish.’
2. Night Market Deep Dive: Avoid the crowded tourist routes and be guided by a local expert through the Burqin Sino-Russian Old Pier Night Market, discovering hidden stalls offering ethnic specialties from Kazakh baursaks to Russian rye bread, from Tuvan kumis to Uyghur baked buns, unlocking 3 ‘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), sit around a yurt to enjoy hand-grabbed mutton and naryn (horsemeat noodles), and listen to locals share nomadic life 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 to overlook the vastness of the ‘Gobi Sea.’
Afternoon:Upon arrival in Altay, head to the ‘Snow City Night Market’ in the city center to warm up with local favorites like grilled huchen and kvass (a bread-fermented beverage).
Evening:Check into a hotel in Altay City and enjoy free time.
Day 2:Altay → Burqin (approx. 2.5-hour drive)
Morning:Take a bus to Burqin County, passing by the iconic landscape of the ‘Fairy Tale Border Town’ – the Colorful Beach, to capture stunning photos of yardang landforms alongside the Irtysh River.
Noon:Upon arrival in Burqin, head straight to the cold-water fish farm to participate in fishing, 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 Night Market, visiting Russian-style buildings and handicraft shops.
Evening:Guided night market deep dive, focusing on tasting baked buns, fried yogurt, and Russian ice cream.
[Route Highlights: Immersive Experience from Grassland to Tastebuds]Day 3:Burqin → Kanas (approx. 3-hour drive)
Morning:Take a bus to Kanas Scenic Area, enjoying the autumn colors of the Altay Mountains along the way (if in season), then take a shuttle bus to explore Kanas Lake and the Fish-Watching Platform.
Noon:Dine in a Tuvan village within the scenic area, tasting traditional dishes like naryn and dried meat.
Afternoon:Continue exploring the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Crouching Dragon Bay), capturing photos of the lakes and mountains.
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:Head to the grassland pasture to participate in activities like milking cows and making cheese, then enjoy 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 Altay Mountains, is not only renowned for its natural beauty but also celebrated as a ‘foodie paradise’ for its diverse culinary culture blending various ethnic groups. In 2026, our newly upgraded 5-day food-themed group tour, centered around a ‘cold-water fish feast + night market vibes + pasture flavors,’ will take you through 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 center, 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.
[Price Information:Transparent Calculation, No Hidden Fees]
2026 Reference Cost (subject to contract):
Adults:Starting from 3980 RMB per person
Children (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 Colorful 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 coordinated 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, unlocking a comfortable experience of ‘multiple dishes from one fish.’ 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).
[Cost Information & Service Notes]
1. Cost Changes: Due to weather, policy, or scenic area opening changes, both parties may agree to reasonable itinerary adjustments, with costs possibly fluctuating accordingly, subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
2. Service Standards: Use of licensed tourist vehicles throughout, accommodation in local comfortable hotels or characteristic yurts, meals prepared with fresh ingredients, certified tour guides, and efforts to ensure 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 and may be replaced with other river delicacies during fishing moratoriums.
[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. Guaranteed: 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 life 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’s footsteps for 5 days to discover the most authentic taste memories amid Altay’s landscapes and vibrant night markets.
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send the itinerary and quotation.
