2026 Altay Beifuha 11 Day Round Trip Private Car Rental Ulungur Lake Baisha Lake Baihaba Vehicle Pricing Online Registration Recommended Itinerary Price
Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and receive a quote.
Starred Travel Guide:2026 Altay-BeiFuHa 11-Day In-Depth Loop Tour✨
🌄 [Route Highlights:Unlock the Three Core Areas of Northern Xinjiang’s Hidden Gems]
This loop route connects three major geographical units in the Altay region—the Altai Mountains, the Junggar Basin, and the Ulungur Lake basin—covering four major ecosystems: forests, grasslands, lakes, and deserts. The itinerary avoids conventional tour group routes and focuses on exploring lesser-known attractions recommended by local guides:
Ulungur Lake Golden Coast:The newly opened “Northern Xinjiang Coast” observation deck in 2026 offers stunning views of the “meeting of sea and sky” where sand dunes meet the lake. Nearby fisherman’s lodges provide freshly caught and prepared sashimi from the hucho taimen.
Fuhai Desert Oasis:Traverse the edge of the Gurbantunggut Desert to visit natural haloxylon forests and experience sandboarding and camel riding.
Baisha Lake Secret Realm:A more pristine alpine lake than Kanas, its waters shift between blue and green hues with the light. The lakeshore features fine white sand like snow, and a new lakeside boardwalk was added in 2026.
Baihaba Border Morning Mist:Stay in a Tuvan wooden cabin and photograph cooking smoke and rime ice at dawn (visible in September). A border pass must be obtained in advance.
🚗 [11-Day Loop Itinerary Design (Summer 2026 Edition)]
Days 1-2:Altay Assembly • Urban Cultural Exploration
Accommodation:Four-star hotel in downtown Altay (breakfast included)
Key Experiences:
Sunset at General’s Hill Forest Park:Overlook the city panorama and capture the snow-capped mountains alongside city lights.
Grassland Stone Figures Heritage Park:Observe the 3,000-year-old stone figure carving art of the grasslands.
Starred Travel Guide: 2026 Altay-BeiFuHa 11-Day In-Depth Loop Tour✨Culinary Highlights:Sample grilled hucho taimen and kvass at the riverside night market. Recommended: “Old Beitun Noodle House” for potato-braised beef noodles.
Day 3:Altay → Fuhai (260km, 4.5 hours)
Core Attractions:
Ulungur Lake Golden Coast:Enjoy “three ways with one fish” (sashimi, clear stew, fried) for lunch at a fisherman’s lodge.
Desert Oasis Experience:Sandboarding and camel riding (self-funded, approximately 150 RMB per person).
Accommodation:Lakeview hotel in Fuhai County (breakfast included)
Day 4:Fuhai → Baisha Lake (180km, 3.5 hours)
In-Depth Activities:
Baisha Lake Circumnavigation Hike:Approximately 2 hours through birch forests and alpine meadows.
Habahe County Border Market:Purchase handicrafts from various ethnic groups (border pass required for inspection).
Accommodation:Wooden cabin in Baisha Lake scenic area (breakfast included, no private bathroom)
Days 5-6:Baisha Lake → Baihaba (120km, 3 hours)
Must-Do Experiences:
Baihaba Village Morning Mist Photography:Arrive at the observation deck before 6:30 AM to capture wooden cabins amid morning mist.
🌄[Route Highlights: Unlock the Three Core Areas of Northern Xinjiang’s Hidden Gems]Tuvan Cultural Experience:Visit a Tuvan family workshop to learn how to make the suer flute (traditional instrument).
Accommodation:Characteristic wooden cabin in Baihaba (breakfast included, upgrade to heated floor room available)
Days 7-8:Baihaba → Kanas (90km, 2.5 hours)
Core Itinerary:
Kanas Three Bays Hike:Fairy Bay → Moon Bay → Crouching Dragon Bay (approximately 6km, 3 hours).
Guanyu Platform Ascent:Overlook the Kanas Lake panorama and photograph its emerald-green waters.
Accommodation:Small wooden cabin within Kanas scenic area (breakfast included, Old Village area recommended)
Day 9:Kanas → Hemu (80km, 2 hours)
In-Depth Activities:
Hemu Village Meili Peak Hike:Approximately 3 hours through virgin forests and alpine meadows.
Stargazing Photography:Photograph the Milky Way at night on the hillside behind the village (tripod required).
Accommodation:Wooden cabin in Hemu Village (breakfast included, recommended location at the foot of Haden Platform)
Day 10:Hemu → Burqin (180km, 3.5 hours)
Cultural Experiences:
This loop route connects three major geographical units in the Altay region—the Altai Mountains, the Junggar Basin, and the Ulungur Lake basin—covering four major ecosystems: forests, grasslands, lakes, and deserts. The itinerary avoids conventional tour group routes and focuses on exploring lesser-known attractions recommended by local guides:Burqin Russian-Style Street:Photograph colorful Russian-style buildings and sample Russian列巴 (rye bread).
Colorful Beach Sunset:Capture the yardang landforms alongside the Irtysh River at dusk.
Accommodation:Four-star hotel in Burqin County (breakfast included)
Day 11:Burqin → Altay Return (120km, 2 hours)
Free Activity Suggestions:
Altay City Museum:Learn about grassland stone figure culture and deer stone art.
General’s Hill Ski Resort Summer Activities:Experience grass skiing and mountain biking (self-funded).
💰 [2026 Custom Vehicle Rental Fee Reference (Subject to Contract)]
Vehicle Options and Daily Rentals (including driver, fuel, tolls):
7-Seater Business Vehicle (Buick GL8/Maxus G10):
June:1,300-1,500 RMB/day
July-August:1,600-1,800 RMB/day
September:1,500-1,700 RMB/day
Ulungur Lake Golden Coast: The newly opened “Northern Xinjiang Coast” observation deck in 2026 offers stunning views of the “meeting of sea and sky” where sand dunes meet the lake. Nearby fisherman’s lodges provide freshly caught and prepared sashimi from the hucho taimen.9-Seater Converted 7-Seater Luxury Business Vehicle:
June:1,500-1,700 RMB/day
July-August:1,800-2,000 RMB/day
September:1,700-1,900 RMB/day
12-15 Seater Minibus (Toyota Coaster):
June:1,800-2,000 RMB/day
July-August:2,200-2,400 RMB/day
September:2,000-2,200 RMB/day
Fees Include:
Vehicle usage, driver service, basic insurance
Fees Exclude:
Scenic area tickets, accommodation, meals, self-funded activities
Driver’s food and accommodation subsidy (approximately 200 RMB/day, shared by tourists)
📝 [Registration Method and Process]
Fuhai Desert Oasis: Traverse the edge of the Gurbantunggut Desert to visit natural haloxylon forests and experience sandboarding and camel riding.Consultation Channel:Contact Zhang Jing, Customer Service Manager at Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency
Registration Materials:Copy of valid ID, number of travelers, general itinerary requirements
Contract Signing:Choose between electronic or paper contracts, with rights protected under the Tourism Law
Remaining Seats Confirmation:Register 30 days in advance to secure vehicle type; book early during peak season
📋 [Fee Explanation and Service Standards]
Fee Fluctuations:Prices may vary based on travel period, vehicle type, and itinerary complexity, subject to contract
Vehicle Upgrades:Additional fees required for upgrading to first-class or aviation-style seating vehicles
Itinerary Changes:Routes may be optimized through mutual consultation due to weather, road conditions, or policy changes
:Single travelers will be coordinated for shared rooms whenever possible; special cases require separate negotiation
⚠ ⚠️[Important Reminders]
Border Pass Application:A border pass for Baihaba Village must be obtained in advance at your household registration location or through the travel agency
Equipment Recommendations:Bring thin down jackets, windbreakers, sunscreen, sunglasses, and offline maps from June to September
Environmental Requirements:Picking wildflowers and littering are prohibited; violators may face fines
Signal Issues:Mobile signal is stable in Kanas, Hemu, and Baihaba scenic areas; UnionPay/Telecom may have no service
This loop route will take you through the four seasons of northern Xinjiang—photograph rime ice at dawn in Baihaba, feel the “sea breeze” at Ulungur Lake at noon, chase the sunset at Colorful Beach in the evening, and gaze at the Milky Way in Hemu at night. Altay in 2026 welcomes every nature-loving traveler with more mature tourism services.
Contact Manager Maizi at 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and receive a quote.

