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Explore the Autumn Colors of Northern Xinjiang:8-Day, 7-Night In-Depth Family Tour of Kanas, Baihaba, and the Duku Highway in Altay
[Route Highlights:An Autumn Tapestry of Nature and Culture]
Autumn in Northern Xinjiang is like a palette tipped by the Creator, with golden birch forests reflecting in azure lakes and wooden houses shrouded in morning mist. This custom itinerary connects three core attractions—Kanas, Baihaba, and the Duku Highway—balancing comfort and exploration for family travel:
Kanas Lake:Climb Guanyu Terrace for a panoramic view of the color-changing lake, take the shuttle through Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, and capture the magic of light and shadow amid morning mist.
Baihaba Village:A primitive village on the China-Kazakhstan border requiring advance permits, experience the tranquility of Tuvan wooden houses set against snow-capped mountains.
Northern Section of Duku Highway:Cross the Hashilergen Pass, stop at the Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery to learn about road construction history, and build a mani stone pile at the snowy mountain pass for blessings.
Hemu Village:Stay in a characteristic wooden house within the scenic area, ride a horse to the Hadeng Viewing Platform in the evening, and photograph the fairy-tale village amid morning mist the next day.
[Simple Itinerary:8-Day, 7-Night Immersive Experience]
▶ Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
Morning:Arrive in Urumqi, check into a downtown hotel, and enjoy free time. Recommended: Xinjiang Museum (advance reservation required to see the Loulan mummy).
Afternoon:Shop for dried fruits and handicrafts at the International Bazaar, and savor authentic baked stuffed buns and pilaf for dinner in Lingguan Lane.

Explore the Autumn Colors of Northern Xinjiang: 8-Day, 7-Night In-Depth Family Tour of Kanas, Baihaba, and the Duku Highway in AltayOvernight:4-star comfortable hotel.
▶ Day 2:Urumqi → Koktokay (500 km, 6 hours)
Morning:Traverse the Gurbantunggut Desert via the S21 Desert Highway, stopping at service areas for desert photography.
Afternoon:Tour Koktokay National Geopark, hike through Zhongshan Canyon, and locate filming sites for ‘The Shepherd of Koktokay.’
Overnight:Comfortable hotel in Fuyun County.
▶ Day 3:Koktokay → Kanas (380 km, 5 hours)
Morning:Cross the Junggar Basin, stopping for lunch in Beitun City.
Afternoon:Arrive at Jiadengyu, transfer to shuttle buses into Kanas Scenic Area, check into a wooden house, and climb Guanyu Terrace for sunset.
Overnight:Characteristic wooden house within Kanas Scenic Area.
▶ Day 4:In-Depth Kanas Tour
Morning:Take the shuttle to visit the Three Bays, hike the plank road from Moon Bay to Wolong Bay (~2 km).
Afternoon:Boat tour of Kanas Lake, visit a Tuvan family, and listen to the Chuwuer flute performance.

[Route Highlights: An Autumn Tapestry of Nature and Culture]Overnight:Characteristic wooden house within Kanas Scenic Area.
▶ Day 5:Kanas → Baihaba → Hemu (120 km, 3 hours)
Morning:Obtain permits and travel to Baihaba Village, photograph the China-Kazakhstan border scenery, and stroll through the village.
Afternoon:Drive to Hemu Village, stopping for horseback riding at Jiadengyu Grassland.
Overnight:Small wooden house within Hemu Scenic Area.
▶ Day 6:Hemu → Burqin (180 km, 4 hours)
Morning:Photograph morning mist at Hemu Bridge, ride a horse to Meilifeng Grassland (~3 hours, family-friendly).
Afternoon:Drive to Burqin, tour the Colorful Beach Scenic Area, and photograph the Irtysh River sunset.
Overnight:Comfortable hotel in Burqin County.
▶ Day 7:Burqin → Duku Highway → Urumqi (650 km, 8 hours)
Morning:Enter the northern section of the Duku Highway via G217, build a mani stone pile and play in the snow at Hashilergen Pass (snow remains in September).
Afternoon:Visit the Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery to honor road construction heroes, and return to Urumqi via Dushanzi Grand Canyon.

Autumn in Northern Xinjiang is like a palette tipped by the Creator, with golden birch forests reflecting in azure lakes and wooden houses shrouded in morning mist. This custom itinerary connects three core attractions—Kanas, Baihaba, and the Duku Highway—balancing comfort and exploration for family travel:Overnight:4-star hotel in Urumqi.
▶ Day 8:Depart from Urumqi
Morning:Free time; recommended: shopping for souvenirs at the International Bazaar.
Afternoon:Transfer to airport/train station based on flight/train schedule.
[Pricing Details:Transparent Itemized Quotes]
▶ Fees Included (subject to contract):
Transportation:Licensed 7-seat commercial vehicle (including driver service fee, fuel, tolls, parking)
Accommodation:7 nights in comfortable hotels/scenic wooden houses (breakfast included)
Admission Tickets:Kanas + shuttle, Baihaba permit, Hemu + shuttle, Colorful Beach, Dushanzi Grand Canyon
Experiences:Tuvan family visit, 1-hour horseback riding in Hemu
Insurance:Travel accident insurance
▶ Fees Excluded:

Kanas Lake: Climb Guanyu Terrace for a panoramic view of the color-changing lake, take the shuttle through Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, and capture the magic of light and shadow amid morning mist.Round-trip transportation to/from Urumqi
Main meals (driver’s meals shared by passengers)
Personal expenses (e.g., Kanas boat tour, additional horseback riding)
▶ Reference Price Range:
Low Season (September 1–15):Approx. 5,800–6,500 RMB/adult
Peak Season (September 16–30):Approx. 6,800–7,500 RMB/adult
Children (under 12, no extra bed):Deduct 1,200–1,500 RMB/child
：Approx. 1,500–2,000 RMB/person (solo travelers will be matched for shared rooms; special cases require separate negotiation)
[Registration Method:Custom Services by Professional Team]
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, offering:
24-Hour Emergency Response:Experienced driver team familiar with Northern Xinjiang road conditions, equipped with vehicle first aid kits and snow chains.
Family-Friendly Design:Coordinate child seats, arrange mild-spiced meals, and recommend child-friendly stops.

Baihaba Village: A primitive village on the China-Kazakhstan border requiring advance permits, experience the tranquility of Tuvan wooden houses set against snow-capped mountains.Flexible Itinerary Adjustments:In case of extreme weather or policy changes, both parties may agree to modify the itinerary order or replace attractions.
[Fee and Service Details]
Price Validity:September 1–30, 2026; subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
Vehicle Standards:New vehicles within 3 years, daily pre-trip checks on tire pressure, brakes, and antifreeze.
Accommodation Guarantees:Wooden houses in Kanas/Hemu feature en-suite bathrooms and floor heating; hotels in Burqin/Fuyun meet 4-star standards.
Dining Recommendations:Drivers familiar with沿线 restaurants can recommend Uyghur, Sichuan, and Xinjiang cuisine options.
Photography Support:Drivers assist in finding prime shooting locations and remind guests to set alarms for Hemu morning mist photography.
[Pre-Trip Tips]
Document Preparation:Valid ID, child’s household register, permit (for Baihaba; obtainable at户籍地 or Burqin).
Clothing Recommendations:Average September temperatures in Northern Xinjiang: 5–15°C. Bring a windbreaker, warm hat, and hiking boots.
Photography Gear:Wide-angle lens for lake scenes, telephoto lens for wildlife, tripod for morning mist shots.
Special Notes:The Duku Highway recommends vehicles ≤7 seats; daily通行时间 subject to current policies.
Contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, for 2026 real-time availability and custom plans. Let our professional team unlock the ultimate romance of Northern Xinjiang’s autumn!

Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quote.