2026Altay Group Tour to Flaming Mountains Price List Explanation Recommended Itinerary Costs and Prices

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation

Flaming Mountains and Altay:Comprehensive Analysis of the 2026 Summer In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
[Route Highlights:Comfortable Experience of Ice and Fire]
Summer in Xinjiang is a dialogue between glaciers and flames. This 12-day group tour will take you through the cool and mysterious landscapes of Northern Xinjiang and the scorching wonders of Southern Xinjiang: from Kanas Lake in Altay to the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, from the green carpet of Nalati Grassland to the clear waters of Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain. With a daily temperature difference of up to 30°C, you’ll experience the magic of all four seasons in one trip.
Core Scenic Spots of the Route:
Kanas Lake:Rated as ‘China’s Most Beautiful Lake’ by Chinese National Geography, the legend of the lake monster and the Tuva people’s wooden houses add a mysterious touch
Flaming Mountains:Known as the ‘Hottest Place in China’ with ground temperatures reaching 70°C, the giant thermometer and Journey to the West sculptures are popular网红 (internet celebrity) check-in spots
Nalati Grassland:One of the world’s four major alpine grasslands, the aerial grassland and Panlong Valley Road form a three-dimensional picture scroll
Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain:An alpine lake at an altitude of 1,910 meters, the Mayashan Cable Car offers a panoramic view of Bogda Peak
[Simple Itinerary:Daily Highlights Compilation]
Days 1-3:Cool Tour of Northern Xinjiang
Gathering in Urumqi:Visit the International Bazaar, taste baked stuffed buns and hand-pulled rice
Heading to Altay:Cross the Junggar Basin and see the ‘nodding donkey’ oil pumps of the Karamay Oilfield along the way
In-Depth Kanas Tour:

Flaming Mountains and Altay: Comprehensive Analysis of the 2026 Summer In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern XinjiangTake the shuttle bus early in the morning to visit the Three Bays (Fairy Bay Morning Mist/Moon Bay S-shaped River Bend/Wolong Bay Lake Island)
Climb the Guanyu Platform for a panoramic view of Kanas Lake and hike 1.5 kilometers to the Turuluk Rock Paintings
Stay overnight in Jiadengyu and experience the original ecological songs and dances of the Tuva people
Days 4-5:Symphony of Grassland and Yardang
Morning Mist in Hemu Village:Arrive at the Haden Viewing Platform before 6:30 AM to photograph the wooden houses’ cooking smoke and birch forests
Urho Ghost City:Enter the scenic area in the late afternoon and watch the sunset dye the Yardang landform purple-red
Ring Road around Sayram Lake:Drive yourself from the East Gate to the South Gate section, stopping at the Point General Platform and Swan Water Fun
Days 6-8:Marching Towards the Flaming Mountains
Crossing Tianshan Mountain:Drive along the S21 Desert Highway and stop at the Ulungur Lake Golden Coast along the way
Cultural Experience in Turpan:
Karez Well Park:Learn about the principles of underground water conservancy projects and participate in the experience of making raisin drying rooms
Best Time to Visit the Flaming Mountains:Enter the scenic area after 17:30 and climb the Golden Cudgel Viewing Platform along the wooden walkway
Night Tour of Grape Valley:Taste seedless white grapes at the farmers’ homes of various ethnic groups and learn to make baked naan

[Route Highlights: Comfortable Experience of Ice and Fire]Days 9-12:Return Journey and Summary
One-Day Tour of Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain:
Take the shuttle bus to the lakeside of Heavenly Lake and hike 3 kilometers to the East Small Heavenly Lake
Take the Mayashan Cable Car to take photos of the snow-capped mountain reflection at an altitude of 3,056 meters
Free Activities in Urumqi:Recommended to visit the Xinjiang Museum (the mummy exhibition hall requires advance reservation)
Airport Shuttle Service:Arrange a special car to send you to Diwopu International Airport according to your flight time
[Price System:Transparent Hierarchical Design]
A three-tier price system will be implemented during the 2026 summer season, with all fees including the first entrance tickets to scenic spots, shuttle buses, accommodation, and meals:
Economy Group (Starting from 4,380 yuan/person):
Accommodation:Quasi-three-star hotel + 1 night in a Hemu characteristic wooden house
Meals:10 breakfasts and 19 dinners (including a whole roast lamb banquet/big plate chicken specialty meal)
Transportation:33-seat air-conditioned tourist bus (with a 20% empty seat rate)
Comfort Group (Starting from 5,980 yuan/person):
Upgrade Items:Stay in a hotel with a swimming pool in Turpan/stay in a small wooden house inside the Kanas scenic area

Summer in Xinjiang is a dialogue between glaciers and flames. This 12-day group tour will take you through the cool and mysterious landscapes of Northern Xinjiang and the scorching wonders of Southern Xinjiang: from Kanas Lake in Altay to the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, from the green carpet of Nalati Grassland to the clear waters of Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain. With a daily temperature difference of up to 30°C, you’ll experience the magic of all four seasons in one trip.Special Experiences:2-hour horseback riding on Nalati Grassland/sailing experience on Sayram Lake
Transportation:19-seat business vehicle (including on-board charging ports and WiFi)
Deluxe Group (Starting from 8,980 yuan/person):
Accommodation:Five-star hotels throughout the journey or the highest standard homestays in the local area
Exclusive Services:24-hour butler/professional photographer follow-up shooting
Transportation:7-seat Toyota Prado (equipped with a first aid kit and oxygen generator)
Special Reminder:
Early bird discounts available for registrations before June 30th:300 yuan/person discount for 2 people traveling together, 500 yuan/person discount for group purchases of 4 or more people
Students enjoy half-price entrance tickets with valid certificates (need to submit a scanned copy of the certificate 3 working days in advance)
Prices may fluctuate with the tour schedule, and the specific price shall be subject to the contract confirmation
[Registration Process:Four Easy Steps to Get It Done]
You can register through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and the specific process is as follows:
Demand Confirmation:Inform the number of travelers, intended tour dates, product tier (economy/comfort/deluxe), and special needs

Core Scenic Spots of the Route:Itinerary Customization:The staff will provide an itinerary, remaining seat availability, and cost breakdown within 24 hours
Contract Signing:Sign an electronic contract to clarify rights and responsibilities after both parties confirm without errors
Fee Payment:Support bank transfer/third-party payment platform and retain payment vouchers
[Fee Explanation and Service Standards]
Fees Include:
Transportation:Round-trip major transportation from the departure place to Urumqi (airplane/train needs to be confirmed 30 days in advance)
Accommodation:Standard rooms in the hotels listed in the itinerary (single registrants will try their best to arrange room sharing)
Meals:Team meals (excluding alcoholic beverages, 10 people per table with eight dishes and one soup)
Entrance Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots such as Kanas/Hemu/Heavenly Lake/Flaming Mountains
Tour Guides:Certified Chinese-speaking tour guide services (a driver兼任 (serving as) a guide will be arranged for groups of less than 10 people)
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance + travel accident insurance (coverage of 500,000 yuan/person)
Service Standards:
Vehicles:Disinfected daily, equipped with a first aid kit and thermometer

Kanas Lake: Rated as ‘China’s Most Beautiful Lake’ by Chinese National Geography, the legend of the lake monster and the Tuva people’s wooden houses add a mysterious touchMeals:Strictly control the source of ingredients and provide meal options
Accommodation:Announce the hotel name and pictures 48 hours in advance
Emergency Response:24-hour emergency contact person with a response and handling time of within 4 hours
[Pre-Trip Recommended Checklist]
Documents:Valid certificates/student IDs/senior citizen cards (originals and copies)
Clothing:Windbreaker (for Kanas)/sun protection clothing/quick-drying T-shirts/Martin boots
Protection:SPF50+ sunscreen/wide-brimmed hat/sunglasses/face towel
Medications:Gastrointestinal medicine/motion sickness medicine/Band-Aids/personal regular medications
Electronics:Power bank (recommended 20,000mAh or above)/conversion plug (220V in Xinjiang)
[Precautions]
Climate Adaptation:The average daily temperature in Northern Xinjiang is 15-25°C, while in Southern Xinjiang it reaches 35-45°C, so dress in layers
Cultural Respect:Remove shoes and wrap a headscarf when visiting, and do not point fingers at Buddha statues
Environmental Protection Requirements:It is prohibited to carry fire into forest areas, and garbage must be taken out of the scenic area
Policy Changes:In case of scenic spot traffic restrictions or traffic control, both parties will negotiate to change the itinerary
Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to obtain information on the remaining seats and preferential policies for the latest tour schedules in 2026. Let us take you through time and space to understand the A and B sides of Xinjiang in the heat of the Flaming Mountains and the coolness of Kanas.

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation