2026Xinjiang Charter Car with Driver Altay Route 5 Day Itinerary Kanas Hemu Full Price Guide Recommended Routes Costs and Prices
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
Shining Over Northern Xinjiang: 2026 Altay Kanas Hemu 5-Day Customized Vehicle Deep Travel Guide
(Icon)✨【Route Highlights:Double Feast of Northern Xinjiang’s Starry Sky and Secret Realms】✨
The Altay Mountains, with an average of 260 cloudless days per year, have become a popular destination for stargazing in Northern Xinjiang. In summer, the Milky Way rises as early as 22:30, while in winter, it spans the sky for up to 12 hours. This route features a specially designed dual-theme experience of ‘Daytime Secret Realm Exploration + Nighttime Starry River Observation’: During the day, traverse the Kanas Three Bays and Hemu Birch Forest; at night, under the guidance of professional guides, use refracting telescopes to observe Saturn’s rings and the Andromeda Galaxy. Photography enthusiasts can capture stunning shots of the Milky Way arching over snow-capped mountains.
(Icon)📅【Simple Itinerary Plan】📅
▶Day 1:Altay City – Hemu Village (Approx. 4.5-hour drive)
09:00 Gather in Altay City and depart in a Toyota Land Cruiser equipped with a satellite phone
12:30 Stop at the S-curve viewpoint on the Spruce Highway to photograph layered spruces and mountain roads
14:00 Arrive in Hemu Village and check into a characteristic wooden cabin (with electric blanket included)
16:00 Hike the Hemu River boardwalk to observe river valley ecology
20:30 Starry sky photography lesson at Haden Platform (including equipment usage guidance)
▶Day 2:In-depth Experience in Hemu Village
06:30 Ascend Haden Platform to photograph fairy-tale wooden cabins amid morning mist
09:00 Participate in traditional Tuvan dairy product-making experience
Shining Over Northern Xinjiang: 2026 Altay Kanas Hemu 5-Day Customized Vehicle Deep Travel Guide12:00 Lunch featuring cold-water fish hotpot (100 yuan per person)
14:30 Horseback ride through the birch forest (basic insurance included)
19:00 Listen to dombra performances in a century-old house in the village
▶Day 3:Hemu – Kanas (Approx. 2-hour drive)
08:00 Depart for Kanas Scenic Area by vehicle
10:30 Transfer to a shuttle bus to tour the Three Bays (Fairy Bay/Moon Bay/Crouching Dragon Bay)
13:00 Ascend Guanyu Platform for a panoramic view of Kanas Lake
16:00 Hike the lakeside wooden boardwalk (total distance approximately 3 km)
20:30 Conduct an astronomy lecture at the starry sky observation point within the scenic area
▶Day 4:Kanas – Baihaba (Approx. 1-hour drive)
08:30 Obtain border pass (valid identification required in advance)
09:30 Tour the Northwestern First Sentinel Post and Grand Canyon
12:00 Experience wild mushroom soup and rice at Baihaba Village
(Icon)✨【Route Highlights: Double Feast of Northern Xinjiang’s Starry Sky and Secret Realms】✨14:00 Photography creation among century-old wooden cabin clusters in the village
17:00 Return to Kanas Scenic Area
▶Day 5:Kanas – Altay City (Approx. 5-hour drive)
09:00 Purchase布尔津 (Bu’erjin) cold-water fish specialties at Jiadengyu
12:00 Stop at the reservoir viewpoint in Chonghu’er Town along the way
15:00 Arrive in Altay City and drop off at designated location
(Icon)💰【Cost Explanation】💰
▶Basic customized vehicle cost (including driver service):
5-seat economy car:Peak season: 1000-1500 yuan/day
7-seat business vehicle:Peak season: 1500-2300 yuan/day
12-seat minibus:Peak season: 2200-3500 yuan/day
Cost includes:Vehicle usage fee, fuel fee, road and bridge fees, driver’s salary, basic insurance (seat insurance ≥ 500,000 yuan/seat)
▶Scenic area ticket references (2026 implemented prices):
The Altay Mountains, with an average of 260 cloudless days per year, have become a popular destination for stargazing in Northern Xinjiang. In summer, the Milky Way rises as early as 22:30, while in winter, it spans the sky for up to 12 hours. This route features a specially designed dual-theme experience of ‘Daytime Secret Realm Exploration + Nighttime Starry River Observation’: During the day, traverse the Kanas Three Bays and Hemu Birch Forest; at night, under the guidance of professional guides, use refracting telescopes to observe Saturn’s rings and the Andromeda Galaxy. Photography enthusiasts can capture stunning shots of the Milky Way arching over snow-capped mountains.Kanas Scenic Area through ticket:Peak season: 280 yuan/person (including 120 yuan for shuttle bus)
Hemu Village ticket:60 yuan/person, shuttle bus 52 yuan/person
Baihaba Scenic Area:75 yuan/person (pass required in advance)
▶Value-added services:
Astronomy equipment rental:Refracting telescope: 200 yuan/day
Professional guide service:Astronomy lecture: 300 yuan/session (limited to 10 people)
Starry sky photography package:Equipment usage + post-processing: 599 yuan/person
⚠ ️Special notes:
1. The final cost shall be subject to the signed electronic contract, and prices may fluctuate based on market supply and demand
2. Driver’s food and accommodation subsidy: 200 yuan/day (waived if food and accommodation are included)
3. June-August is the peak tourist season; it is recommended to book vehicle slots 30 days in advance
(Icon)📞【Registration Method】📞
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for information on departure dates, available slots, and service details. When registering, provide the number of participants, age distribution, and special dietary requirements. It is recommended to book 15 days in advance to ensure a smooth itinerary.
(Icon)📅【Simple Itinerary Plan】📅(Icon)📋【Service Explanation】📋
▶Vehicle guarantees:
Each vehicle is equipped with GPS positioning system, first aid kit, and car charger
Formal operational vehicles such as Toyota Land Cruisers undergo daily pre-departure inspections
▶Emergency plans:
Establish a green channel with Altay regional hospitals
Develop special handling procedures for sudden grassland weather changes and livestock accidents
Carry AED defibrillators on board, and drivers have received basic first aid training
▶Itinerary changes:
Reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made upon mutual agreement. In case of extreme weather or road closures, alternative plans will be activated (e.g., adding a visit to Koktokay Geopark)
(Icon)⚠️【Important Reminders】⚠️
1. The last shuttle bus in Kanas Scenic Area departs at 20:30; please arrange your sightseeing time accordingly
2. Accommodation prices in Hemu Village fluctuate greatly in summer; ordinary wooden cabins can cost 1800 yuan/night or more during peak season
▶Day 1: Altay City – Hemu Village (Approx. 4.5-hour drive)3. Photography of facilities is prohibited in border areas; signal is weak in Baihaba Village, so it is recommended to download offline maps in advance
4. There is a large temperature difference between day and night in mountainous areas; bring windproof jackets in summer and -20℃ cold-weather gear in winter
5. Specific itinerary details, prices, and availability are subject to actual consultation and contract signing in 2026
(Icon)🌌【Optimal Starry Sky Observation Periods】🌌
▶Summer (June-August):
Milky Way core rises at 22:30-23:00
Recommended observation points:Kanas lakeside, Hemu Haden Platform
▶Autumn (September-October):
Milky Way rises as early as 21:30-22:00
Recommended observation points:Back mountain of Baihaba Village, Kanas Guanyu Platform
▶Winter (December-February):
Milky Way spans the sky from 19:00 to 5:00 the next day
Recommended observation points:Open space at Hemu Village ski resort, Kanas lake ice
This route is designed in strict accordance with the ‘Eco-Tourism Service Specifications’ issued by the Xinjiang Culture and Tourism Department in 2026. All astronomy observation activities have obtained filing permits from local observatories. Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. For details, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
