2026 Altay Bestie 7 Day Travel Photography Tour Group Hemu Birch Forest Kanas Three Bays Costume Change Scenic Spot Group Fee Inquiry Recommended Itinerary Price
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
Starred Travel Plan✨:2026 Altay Bestie 7-Day Travel Photography Deep Experience
I. Itinerary Highlights: The Aesthetic Code Hidden in the Northern Xinjiang Painting
Summer in Altay is like magic—the blue of Kanas Lake changes with the light, the morning mist in Hemu Village outlines a fairy-tale silhouette, and the light and shadow in the birch forest serve as a natural photography studio. This travel photography itinerary designed specifically for besties will unlock three core scenes for you:
Secret Realm of the Three Bays of Kanas
The morning mist at Fairy Bay flows like a thin veil, the ‘S’-shaped river bend at Moon Bay hides Tuvan legends, and the sandbar at Sleeping Dragon Bay resembles a giant dragon asleep. Professional photographers will guide you in capturing light and shadow from three dimensions: the observation deck, the plank road, and the boat, with a specially arranged golden shooting time at 6 a.m. to avoid the crowds and enjoy the secret realm alone.
Fairy-Tale Scene in Hemu Village
Stay in a log cabin within the scenic area and open the window in the morning to see smoke from cooking fires dancing with the morning mist. The travel photography team has prepared four sets of themed costumes: Tuvan traditional attire, forest-style white gauze dress, vintage cowboy outfit, and ethnic-style shawl, for shooting at iconic spots such as the birch forest, the Xinjiang Aid Bridge, and the Yunxiao Peak cable car, with each costume paired with exclusive makeup and styling.
Birch Forest Light and Shadow Lab
This natural birch forest covering 200 acres has straight tree trunks like guitar strings and a ground covered in golden leaves. Photographers will use the side light at 4 p.m. to teach you dynamic poses like jumping, looking back, and running hand in hand, capturing the moment when your hair is blown by the wind, which can be later made into a dynamic photo album.
II. Simple Itinerary: 7 Days and 6 Nights of Immersive Creation
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
Check into a four-diamond hotel after arriving in the afternoon and freely visit the International Bazaar in the evening. Recommended experiences:
Try the century-old traditional ice cream at ‘Gulandam’ Ice Cream Shop
Starred Travel Plan✨: Buy freshly baked sesame naan for breakfast at ‘Abula’s Naan’ as part of the 2026 Altay Bestie 7-Day Travel Photography Deep Experience
Collect refrigerator magnets with patterns from various ethnic groups as shooting props
Day 2:Urumqi → S101 → Urho Devil City
Drive along the S101 Highway in the morning, stopping at Anjihai Grand Canyon and Deer Horn Bay Grassland to shoot highway blockbusters. Shoot sunset silhouettes at the Devil City in the afternoon, with special arrangements:
Ride a camel through the Yardang landform (included in the tour fee)
Use a wide-angle lens to shoot the grandeur of the wind-eroded castles
Prepare a red shawl to enhance the visual impact
Day 3:Urho → Tiejia Highway → Baihaba Village
Enter the border village via the newly opened Tiejia Highway, obtain a pass, and stay in a Tuvan log cabin. Key experiences:
Take group photos in front of the ‘Northwest First Sentinel’ border landscape
Learn to milk cows and churn butter with the locals
Shoot the Milky Way at night with professional equipment (weather permitting)
Day 4:Baihaba → Kanas Lake → Jiadengyu
Spend the whole day exploring Kanas in depth:
I. Itinerary Highlights: The Aesthetic Code Hidden in the Northern Xinjiang PaintingTake a boat to shoot close-ups of the ‘big red fish’ in the lake monster legend
Use a telephoto lens to capture the snow-capped mountain reflections at Guanyu Tai
Arrange drone follow shots during the hike through the three bays (including a 3-minute aerial video)
Day 5:Jiadengyu → Hemu Village
Full day of creation:
07:00 Shoot the sunrise and morning mist in Hemu
10:00 Birch forest themed shoot (including 2 sets of costumes)
14:00 Experience the Yunxiao Peak cable car (observation deck at 2,800 meters above sea level at the junction of four countries)
19:00 Shoot the starry sky and cabin lights in Hemu
Day 6:Hemu → Ulungur Lake → Beitun
Free activities in the morning, recommended experiences:
Shoot reflection blockbusters at the Xinjiang Aid Bridge
Ride a horse through the Meilifeng Grassland (included in the tour fee)
Head to Ulungur Lake in the afternoon and shoot contrasting scenes of the Gobi Desert and the lake at the ‘Sea Devil City’.
Summer in Altay is like magic—the blue of Kanas Lake changes with the light, the morning mist in Hemu Village outlines a fairy-tale silhouette, and the light and shadow in the birch forest serve as a natural photography studio. This travel photography itinerary designed specifically for besties will unlock three core scenes for you:Day 7:Beitun → S21 Desert Highway → Urumqi
Special arrangements for the return trip:
Shoot desert highway blockbusters at the S21 Highway service area
Gift a box of Xinjiang dried fruits (including almonds, dried figs, etc.)
Arrive in Urumqi at 18:00, it is recommended to book a return flight after 20:00
III. Price Description: Transparent Cost Breakdown
Reference price range for 2026:5,800-7,200 yuan per person (based on a group of 4), specifically including:
Accommodation:3 nights in scenic area特色 (characteristic) log cabins + 3 nights in four-diamond hotels (including floor heating)
Transportation:14-seat modified 7-seat 1+1 luxury commercial vehicle (including fuel/toll fees)
Meals:9 main meals (meal standard 60-80 yuan, including special dishes such as roast whole lamb and hand-grabbed meat)
Photography:4 sets of costumes and styling + 3 sets of scene arrangements + 50 refined photos + a 10-second short video
Tickets:Included (Kanas 230 yuan, Hemu 102 yuan, Devil City 62 yuan, etc.)
Services:Professional guide + photographer + driver team of three
Secret Realm of the Three Bays of KanasSpecial notes:
Prices may fluctuate with the tour dates, with a 10%-15% increase during the peak season from August to September
A supplement of 1,200 yuan is required for 2-person bookings (our agency will try its best to arrange room sharing)
The final price shall prevail as stated in the contract or confirmed on the same day
IV. 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.
V. Fee and Service Description
Fees included
Full transportation (including airport transfers)
Accommodation and meals (see itinerary for details)
Scenic area tickets and shuttle buses
Travel photography services (costumes/makeup/post-production)
Professional guide and driver services
Travel accident insurance (coverage of 500,000 yuan)
The morning mist at Fairy Bay flows like a thin veil, the ‘S’-shaped river bend at Moon Bay hides Tuvan legends, and the sandbar at Sleeping Dragon Bay resembles a giant dragon asleep. Professional photographers will guide you in capturing light and shadow from three dimensions: the observation deck, the plank road, and the boat, with a specially arranged golden shooting time at 6 a.m. to avoid the crowds and enjoy the secret realm alone.Fees not included
Personal expenses (such as buying specialties)
Voluntary entertainment projects (such as hot air balloons)
Itinerary change fees due to weather/policies
Service commitments
No shopping stops arranged throughout the trip
Daily shooting negatives provided in full
24-hour emergency response
The itinerary can be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement
VI. Practical Tips
Document preparation:Original valid ID + 2 one-inch photos (for pass application)
Clothing suggestions:Windbreaker + thin down jacket + quick-drying clothes (large temperature difference between day and night in mountainous areas)
Photography equipment:It is recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a portable fill light
Special reminders:Drones are prohibited in the Kanas scenic area and must be reported in advance
This summer, let the wind in Altay blow your skirts and capture every bright smile between besties with the camera. Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency will use professional services to turn your trip into a flowing art exhibition.
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
