2026 Altay Private Car Rental 5 Day SUV Tour Along Habahe Loop to See Border Birch Forest, Latest Quotes and Online Booking Available Recommended Itinerary Price
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
Star Exploration✨:2026 Altay 5-Day SUV Customized Border Birch Forest Loop Deep Tour
(I) Key Highlights and Destination Details of the Route
This SUV loop connecting Habahe, Baihaba, and Kanas will take you across the China-Kazakhstan border, experiencing the tranquility and grandeur of northern Xinjiang amidst pristine birch forests and snowy mountain pastures. The itinerary covers three core landscapes:
[Habahe Birch Forest Scenic Area]
As Xinjiang’s largest natural birch forest, it offers lush green canopies in summer and golden leaf-covered ground in autumn. In 2026, the scenic area implements timed reservation system with a daily limit of 3,000 visitors. Reservations are recommended via the “Visit Xinjiang” mini-program in advance. The area features a 3-km wooden boardwalk leading to the China-Kazakhstan border river viewpoint, offering panoramic views of Kazakhstan’s grasslands.
[Baihaba Village]
Dubbed the “No.1 Village in the Northwest,” it was rated one of “China’s Eight Most Beautiful Towns” by Chinese National Geography. In 2026, border management policies update: visitors need valid ID to obtain a free Border Pass at the Kanas Tourist Service Center within 20 minutes. The village preserves Tuva people’s log cabins. We recommend ascending the viewpoint for photos of wooden houses amid morning mist.
[Kanas Scenic Area]
In 2026, the area implements a “3-Day Universal Ticket” policy: 160 RMB/person for admission, 70 RMB/person for shuttle buses (40 RMB surcharge for second entry). Key experiences:
Fish-Viewing Pavilion:1,068 steps to the summit for panoramic views of Kanas Lake
Three-Bay Hike:Fairy Bay morning mist (optimal 6:30-7:30 AM), Moon Bay’s S-shaped river curve, and Dragon Bay’s river island
Lakeside Boardwalk:7 km long, offering close-up views of the glacial dammed lake
Star Exploration✨: 2026 Altay 5-Day SUV Customized Border Birch Forest Loop Deep Tour(II) 5-Day Itinerary (SUV Group Version)
[Day 1:Altay → Habahe (~280km)]
09:00 Pick-up at Altay Xuedu Airport; inspect SUV off-road capabilities (equipped with snow tires/chains)
12:30 Lunch at Chonghur Town along G217 National Road (recommended: Tuohutaer Restaurant for dried meat pilaf)
15:00 Arrive at Habahe Birch Forest Scenic Area; 2-hour hike for forest light photography
19:30 Check into Habahe County hotel; experience a home-cooked dinner with local families (hand-grabbed mutton + baursak)
[Day 2:Habahe → Baihaba (~120km)]
08:30 Obtain Border Pass; verify document validity
10:00 Traverse Terekti Grassland; stop at Naren Pasture for livestock migration photography
13:00 Lunch in Baihaba Village (recommended Tuva home-style dishes:wild mushroom stewed local chicken)
15:30 Ascend viewpoint for border river scenery; visit China-Kazakhstan Border Marker No.55
19:00 Check into Tuva log cabin; experience traditional Suer instrument performance
(I) Key Highlights and Destination Details of the Route[Day 3:Baihaba → Kanas (~35km)]
07:00 Photograph wooden houses amid morning mist
09:30 Transfer to shuttle bus for Kanas Scenic Area entry
12:00 Ascend Fish-Viewing Pavilion (2-hour round trip)
15:30 Kanas Lake cruise (120 RMB/person, optional)
18:00 Check into Jiadengyu Eco Hotel
[Day 4:Kanas Deep Tour]
06:30 Fairy Bay morning mist photography
09:00 Three-Bay hike (~4 hours total; trekking poles provided)
13:30 Lunch in Kanas Village (recommended lakeside BBQ:grilled dogfish + Kanas lake fish)
15:00 Shuttle to Shuanghu Pier; hike to Turuk Petroglyphs
19:30 Return to Jiadengyu; bonfire party (weather permitting)
This SUV loop connecting Habahe, Baihaba, and Kanas will take you across the China-Kazakhstan border, experiencing the tranquility and grandeur of northern Xinjiang amidst pristine birch forests and snowy mountain pastures. The itinerary covers three core landscapes:[Day 5:Kanas → Altay (~460km)]
09:00 Travel via Ahe Highway; photograph desert-and-snow mountain coexistence
12:30 Lunch in Burqin County (recommended: riverside night market cold-water fish feast)
15:00 Visit Colorful Beach Scenic Area (45 RMB admission; optimal 2 hours before sunset)
19:00 Drop-off at Altay Xuedu Airport; end of tour
(III) 2026 Customized Vehicle Fee Explanation
[SUV Model Reference Prices]
Toyota Prado (5-seater):Regular season: 1,500-1,800 RMB/day; Peak season: 1,800-2,200 RMB/day
Haval H9 (7-seater):Regular season: 1,200-1,500 RMB/day; Peak season: 1,500-1,800 RMB/day
Fees Include:Vehicle usage, fuel, tolls, driver labor, basic insurance
Fees Exclude:Driver’s accommodation (recommended 80 RMB/day subsidy), scenic area tickets, meals/lodging
[Special Notes]
[Habahe Birch Forest Scenic Area]June-August is peak season; reserve vehicles 30 days in advance
Prices may fluctuate based on vehicle availability/schedule changes; contract confirmation applies
Includes 500,000 RMB/seat travel accident insurance; altitude sickness insurance recommended
(IV) Registration Method
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency; consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for itinerary manual. Services include:
24-hour emergency support
Licensed tourism vehicles (regular inspections)
Certified professional drivers (5+ years northern Xinjiang experience)
Free itinerary optimization advice
(V) Service Standards and Precautions
[Services Include]
Full-route SUV off-road vehicles (with snow tires/chains)
As Xinjiang’s largest natural birch forest, it offers lush green canopies in summer and golden leaf-covered ground in autumn. In 2026, the scenic area implements timed reservation system with a daily limit of 3,000 visitors. Reservations are recommended via the “Visit Xinjiang” mini-program in advance. The area features a 3-km wooden boardwalk leading to the China-Kazakhstan border river viewpoint, offering panoramic views of Kazakhstan’s grasslands. Experienced bilingual drivers (Mandarin + basic Kazakh)
Basic emergency medical kit, in-car charging, mineral water
Daily vehicle cleaning/disinfection
[Important Reminders]
Kanas Scenic Area has better China Mobile signal than Unicom; download offline maps in advance
Large temperature variations between day/night in mountains; bring windbreaker even in July
Respect ethnic customs; obtain consent before photographing locals
Itinerary subject to weather/road conditions/policy changes; contract confirmation applies
(VI) Seasonal Experiences
June:Habahe wild peony flower fields
September:Baihaba golden autumn birch forests (prime photography season)
December-March:Altay General Mountain Ski Resort (15-minute drive from downtown)
(Compliance Statement: Information compiled from June 2026 Xinjiang Culture & Tourism Department website, scenic area announcements, and real-time data from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Prices/availability subject to contract confirmation and schedule fluctuations. Border management policies follow daily frontier defense requirements.)
Contact Manager Yang Jia at 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
