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Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
The Star-and-Moon-Interwoven Secret Realm of Northern Xinjiang:Comprehensive Guide to a 6-Day Customized Vehicle Tour of Kanas
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【Key Highlights of the Itinerary】
Nestled within the folds of the Altai Mountains, Kanas Lake shines like a piece of jade cradled by spruce and fir trees. This 6-day customized vehicle tour will take you through primeval forests, alpine meadows, and glacial relics, visiting Tuva wooden house villages, tracing the legend of the Kanas Lake Monster, and encountering the ‘Eye of the Lake Monster’ in Xian Bay amidst morning mist. The itinerary avoids the hustle of conventional tour groups, delving into niche areas such as the back hills of Hemu Village and the border secrets of Baihaba, with daily driving limited to under 4 hours and over 6 hours allocated for in-depth exploration.
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【6-Day Itinerary Plan】
▶ Day 1:Urumqi → Fuyun County (overnight stay)
Driving Distance:Approximately 580 km (National Highway G216)
Highlights:Traverse the Gurbantunggut Desert, pass by the geological wonder of Huoshaoshan (Burning Mountain), and arrive in Fuyun County in the evening to savor hand-grabbed meat from various ethnic groups
Tips:The customized vehicle driver is familiar with desert highway speed limits and can avoid driving during the high-temperature afternoon period
▶ Day 2:Fuyun → Koktokay → Burqin (overnight stay)
Driving Distance:Approximately 320 km
Core Experiences:
▫ Koktokay National Geological Park (admission 120 RMB):Explore Mine No. 3 and Zhongshan
▫ Hiking in the Irtysh Grand Canyon:Follow the stream of China’s Arctic Ocean water system
▫ Sunset at Burqin’s Colorful Beach (admission 45 RMB):A symphony of colors between the Yardang landform and the Irtysh River
The Star-and-Moon-Interwoven Secret Realm of Northern Xinjiang: Comprehensive Guide to a 6-Day Customized Vehicle Tour of Kanas▶ Day 3:Burqin → Jiadengyu → Kanas Lake (overnight stay in a wooden house within the scenic area)
Driving Distance:Approximately 140 km
In-Depth Activities:
▫ Transfer to scenic area shuttle buses to visit the Three Bays (Xian Bay/Moon Bay/Wolong Bay)
▫ Ascend Guanyu Platform for a panoramic view of Kanas Lake (shuttle bus round trip 120 RMB)
▫ Attend a Tuva intangible cultural heritage music concert at night (advance reservation required)
▶ Day 4:Kanas → Baihaba Village (overnight stay)
Driving Distance:Approximately 50 km (passport required)
Secret Realm Exploration:
▫ Hiking in the China-Kazakhstan Border Grand Canyon
▫ Check-in at Border Landscape No. 5
▫ Experience the traditional Tuva ‘Hoomii’ (throat singing) technique
▶ Day 5:Baihaba → Hemu Village (overnight stay in a wooden cabin)
Driving Distance:Approximately 90 km
Special Experiences:
▫ Horseback riding across birch forests via Hemu Bridge (approximately 200 RMB/2 hours)
▫ Ascend Hadeng Platform to capture a panoramic view of Hemu in morning mist
(Icon: 🌲🚗🏔️) ▫ Participate in a Tuva milk wine-making workshop
▶ Day 6:Hemu → Urho Devil City → Urumqi
Driving Distance:Approximately 630 km
Grand Finale Landscape:
▫ Sunset at Urho Devil City (admission + shuttle bus 120 RMB):The Yardang landform emits mysterious sounds under wind erosion
▫ Purchase specialties like Karamay dried figs on the return journey
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【Transparent Cost Breakdown】
▶ Customized Vehicle Cost Reference (based on a 7-seater business vehicle):
Low Season (November-April):1200-1800 RMB/day
Regular Season (May, September-October):1800-2300 RMB/day
Peak Season (June-August, National Day):2300-3000 RMB/day
(Costs include:Vehicle usage fee, fuel fee, toll fee, driver service fee, basic insurance; excludes driver’s accommodation and meals, and scenic area admissions)
▶ Total Estimated Scenic Area Admissions:
Kanas + Guanyu Platform shuttle bus:315 RMB
Koktokay:120 RMB
Colorful Beach:45 RMB
【Key Highlights of the Itinerary】Devil City:120 RMB
Baihaba Passport:Free (valid identification required)
▶ Special Notes:
June 15-October 15 is peak tourist season, with prices increasing by 30%-50%
Additional daily fee of 500-800 RMB for four-wheel-drive vehicles like Toyota Prado
Approximately 3000-3500 RMB/day for a 17-seater Toyota Coaster midibus during peak season
Specific costs are subject to the ‘Tourism Service Contract’ provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
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【Registration and Inquiries】
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for real-time availability and vehicle information. The agency offers:
Vehicle options from 5 to 55 seats
Drivers with tourism passenger transport qualifications
First aid kits and satellite positioning devices in each vehicle
Free assistance with passport and other procedures
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【Service Guarantee Explanation】
▶ Costs Include:
Nestled within the folds of the Altai Mountains, Kanas Lake shines like a piece of jade cradled by spruce and fir trees. This 6-day customized vehicle tour will take you through primeval forests, alpine meadows, and glacial relics, visiting Tuva wooden house villages, tracing the legend of the Kanas Lake Monster, and encountering the ‘Eye of the Lake Monster’ in Xian Bay amidst morning mist. The itinerary avoids the hustle of conventional tour groups, delving into niche areas such as the back hills of Hemu Village and the border secrets of Baihaba, with daily driving limited to under 4 hours and over 6 hours allocated for in-depth exploration.Vehicles:Regular tourism operation vehicles with mandatory maintenance every 5000 km
Drivers:Local drivers with over 10 years of driving experience, familiar with emergency rescue routes
Insurance:Seat insurance of no less than 500,000 RMB per seat + 2 million RMB third-party liability insurance
Equipment:Car chargers, mineral water, emergency medicine
▶ Costs Exclude:
Driver’s accommodation and meal allowance:Recommended subsidy of 200 RMB/day
Personal expenses:Value-added services like horseback riding and travel photography
Force Majeure Factors:Costs for itinerary changes due to weather/policy
▶ Important Reminders:
Daily departure time can be negotiated but is recommended to be no later than 9:00 AM
Self-driving vehicles are prohibited inside the Kanas scenic area; shuttle buses are required
Vehicle reservations should be made 15 days in advance for June-August and 30 days in advance for National Day period
Specific itinerary is subject to the appendix of the ‘Tourism Service Contract’ signed by both parties
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【In-Depth Experience Recommendations】
▶ Photography Enthusiasts:
Bring a 70-200mm telephoto lens to capture the Three Bays in morning mist
(Icon: 📅✨) Prepare a tripod and cold-weather clothing for star photography in Hemu Village
Use a polarizing filter to eliminate reflections for photography along the Baihaba border
▶ Families with Children:
Interactive experience at Koktokay Geological Museum
Tuva children’s playground in Hemu Village
Taste grilled dogfish at the Burqin River embankment night market
▶ Elderly Tourists:
Arrange a 2-hour lunch break daily
Vehicles equipped with lift-up steps
Prioritize scenic area电瓶车 (electric cart) services
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【Itinerary Change Mechanism】
In case of extreme weather or policy changes, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency will activate emergency plans:
Continuous rain:Change Baihaba itinerary to Jiadengyu ecological hiking
Road closure:Activate S21 Desert Highway alternative plan
Scenic area visitor limits:Pre-book VIP access or change visiting order
All changes require written confirmation from both parties before implementation
On this land rated as ‘China’s Most Beautiful Autumn Scenery’ by Chinese National Geography, this 6-day customized vehicle tour will take you through three climate zones, witnessing ecological miracles from desert to glacier. As you sit in front of a Tuva wooden house, watching morning mist rise from Kanas Lake, you’ll understand why this place is called ‘the backyard garden.’ Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency immediately to start your discovery journey to the secret realm of Northern Xinjiang!
Contact Manager Yang Jia at 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
