5 Day North Xinjiang Tour with Private Car and Driver Altay Grassland + 2026 Daily Price Breakdown Recommended Itinerary Cost and Pricing
Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send itinerary and quotation
The Galaxy as Your Quilt, the Grassland as Your Mat:Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 In-Depth Customized Vehicle Tour of the Altay Grasslands in Northern Xinjiang
[Route Highlights:An Ecological Tapestry Through Four Seasons]
The Altay region in northern Xinjiang is renowned for its “China’s most beautiful autumn scenery,” but its summer grassland vistas are equally breathtaking. The newly upgraded 5-day customized vehicle route for 2026 connects three national geological parks: Kanas, Hemu, and Koktokay, covering four major ecosystems: forests, grasslands, wetlands, and canyons. The itinerary features three specially designed experience scenarios:
In-Depth Interaction on Grassland Pastures:Participate in traditional labor activities such as milking cows, making haystacks, and building yurts under the guidance of professional locals
Specialized Stargazing Services:Equipped with professional astronomical telescopes, stargazing courses are conducted in two light pollution-free areas: by Kanas Lake and in the birch forest of Hemu
Ecological Scientific Expedition Support:Collaborate with the Altay Forestry and Grassland Bureau to provide flora and fauna guides, with opportunities to participate in grassland degradation monitoring practices along the way
[2026 Real-Time Itinerary Planning]
▶ Day 1:Urumqi → Fuyun (approximately 480 km/6 hours)
08:00 Airport pickup in Urumqi city area; vehicles equipped with first aid kits, car refrigerators, and USB charging ports
12:30 Pass by the Gurbantunggut Desert to observe xerophytic plant communities
14:00 Picnic in the Junggar Basin (providing ethnic-style meal boxes)
The Galaxy as Your Quilt, the Grassland as Your Mat: Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 In-Depth Customized Vehicle Tour of the Altay Grasslands in Northern Xinjiang18:30 Arrive in Fuyun County and check into a characteristic homestay in Koktokay Town
▶ Day 2:Geological Exploration of Koktokay (approximately 120 km/2.5 hours)
09:00 Tour Mine No. 3 and visit the Meritorious Mine Pit Exhibition Hall
11:30 Hike in the Irtysh Grand Canyon to discover the Zhongshan geological wonder
14:00 Picnic-style lunch (ethnic hand-grabbed meat + baursaks)
16:00 Depart for Burqin County, passing by the Northern Xinjiang Coast Viewing Platform
20:00 Free activities at the Burqin River Embankment Night Market (recommended: grilled dogfish, kvass beverage)
▶ Day 3:Ecological Immersion in Kanas (approximately 180 km/4 hours)
07:30 Transfer to shuttle buses at Jiadengyu to enter the scenic area
09:00 Ascend Guanyu Platform for a panoramic view of Kanas Lake
12:00 Visit a Tuwa family to experience the playing of the Chuwur (a traditional Tuwa musical instrument)
[Route Highlights: An Ecological Tapestry Through Four Seasons]14:30 Hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay → Moon Bay → Crouching Dragon Bay)
19:00 Check into a wooden cabin inside the scenic area and participate in a bonfire party
▶ Day 4:Hemu Morning Mist and Starry Sky (approximately 70 km/2 hours)
06:00 Photograph the wooden cabin village in morning mist from the Haden Viewing Platform
09:00 Horseback ride through the birch forest to explore the Meilifeng Grassland
13:00 Lunch by the Hemu Bridge (specialty local hot pot)
16:00 Return to Jiadengyu, conducting a grassland ecology quiz along the way
22:00 Astronomical observation by Kanas Lake (providing constellation illustration manuals)
▶ Day 5:Return Journey and Cultural Experience (approximately 460 km/6 hours)
09:00 Visit the Burqin Sino-Russian Old Wharf Style Street
12:00 Lunch at the Golden Coast of Ulungur Lake in Fuhai County (recommended: cold-water fish banquet)
15:00 Pass by the Karamay Hundred-Li Oilfield Viewing Platform
The Altay region in northern Xinjiang is renowned for its “China’s most beautiful autumn scenery,” but its summer grassland vistas are equally breathtaking. The newly upgraded 5-day customized vehicle route for 2026 connects three national geological parks: Kanas, Hemu, and Koktokay, covering four major ecosystems: forests, grasslands, wetlands, and canyons. The itinerary features three specially designed experience scenarios:19:30 Arrive at Urumqi Diwopu Airport for departure
[2026 Fee Structure Explanation]
Basic Customized Vehicle Package (4-person group):
7-seater business vehicle:1200-1500 yuan/day (including driver, fuel, toll fees)
Total 5-day fee:6000-7500 yuan/vehicle (average 1500-1875 yuan/person)
Fees include:
√ Professional driver services (certified with dual licenses)
√ Basic vehicle insurance (compulsory liability insurance + 500,000 yuan third-party liability insurance)
√ Daily itinerary planning and real-time traffic updates
√ Emergency medicines and basic vehicle repair tools
Optional Value-Added Services:
In-Depth Interaction on Grassland Pastures: Participate in traditional labor activities such as milking cows, making haystacks, and building yurts under the guidance of professional locals▷ Stargazing Photography Package:800 yuan/person (including professional equipment rental + post-production retouching)
▷ Specialty Dining Upgrade:150 yuan/meal/person (recommended: cold-water fish banquet, grassland roast whole lamb)
▷ Compensation:1000 yuan/entire journey (priority coordination for room-sharing for solo travelers)
[Scenic Area Policy Updates (July 2026)]
Kanas Scenic Area:Implements a “ticket + shuttle bus” combined ticket system: 160 yuan/person for adults, 70 yuan/person for shuttle bus (additional 40 yuan difference for second entry to the scenic area); advance real-name reservation required through the “Kanas Smart Tourism” mini-program
Hemu Village:Daily visitor limit of 3000 people; 50 yuan/person for tickets, 52 yuan/person for shuttle bus; reservation required in conjunction with accommodation
Koktokay National Geological Park:Open from 09:00-19:00; 126 yuan/person for ticket + shuttle bus; half-price for seniors aged 65 and above with valid identification
[Professional Service Guarantees]
Vehicle Configuration:All vehicles equipped with GPS positioning systems, onboard oxygen cylinders, and emergency communication devices
Driver Training:Passed professional tourism assessments in the Altay region; familiar with basic language phrases of various ethnic groups
Itinerary Changes:In case of extreme weather, indoor cultural experience projects (such as the Altay Petroglyph Museum, ethnic embroidery workshops) may be substituted after mutual consultation
Specialized Stargazing Services: Equipped with professional astronomical telescopes, stargazing courses are conducted in two light pollution-free areas: by Kanas Lake and in the birch forest of HemuInsurance Plan:Complimentary basic travel accident insurance; it is recommended that tourists purchase additional high-altitude reaction specialty insurance
[Registration Instructions]
Registration can be completed through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency; the following information is required:
① Valid identification numbers of travelers (for insurance purchase and scenic area reservation)
② Special dietary requirements (vegetarian/allergens, etc.)
③ Equipment recommendations:Bring windproof jackets, high-top hiking shoes, and sun protection items
④ Child Policy:Children aged 6-12 enjoy half-price tickets; children under 6 are exempt from tickets (birth certificate required)
[Important Reminders]
Prices are valid until October 31, 2026; a price adjustment mechanism will be triggered if fuel price fluctuations exceed 10%
Daily itinerary departure times can be slightly adjusted according to group needs, but driving duration must be carefully considered
Secondary consumption items within scenic areas (such as boat rides, folk performances) require self-payment
Specific itinerary details are subject to the “Customized Vehicle Tourism Service Contract” signed by both parties
Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for real-time availability information and customized plans. Let our professional services unlock the N ways to experience northern Xinjiang for you—wooden cabins in morning mist, yurts under the starry sky, and the sound of horse hooves on the grassland are all waiting to meet you.
Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send itinerary and quotation
