Kanas 5 Day Group Tour with Burqin Gourmet Special Route Exploring Local Cold Water Fish Private Restaurants with Detailed Group Fee Information and Recommended Route Prices

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Exploring Kanas:A Five-Day In-Depth Travel Guide to the Burqin Cold-Water Fish Gourmet Route
🌲 Route Highlights:The perfect fusion of Kanas Lake’s scenic beauty and Burqin’s cold-water fish feast
Kanas Scenic Area is renowned as ‘the backyard garden.’ In the summer of 2026, Kanas Lake presents a magical landscape of intertwined emerald and turquoise hues, with 90% of its lakeside covered by pristine forests, making it a paradise for hikers. Burqin County, known as the gourmet capital of northern Xinjiang, features cold-water fish banquets as its core specialty. Rare fish species such as taimen (big red fish), whitefish, and five-stripe black fish from Ulungur Lake and Kanas Lake are prepared using a blend of traditional ethnic and modern cooking techniques, creating a unique flavor.
📅 Five-Day Itinerary Plan (Real-Time 2026 Version)
[Day 1:Urumqi → Burqin]
Transportation:Gather at Urumqi Diwopu Airport at 08:00 and take an air-conditioned tour bus arranged by Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency, traveling along the S21 Desert Highway through the Gurbantunggut Desert, covering approximately 480 kilometers in 6 hours.
Lunch:Enjoy Xinjiang-style noodles and baked stuffed buns at the Wujiaqu service area at 12:30.
Attractions:Arrive at the Golden Coast of Ulungur Lake at 15:30 for a 2-hour visit. This lake is the largest freshwater lake in northern Xinjiang, and in 2026, new water sports such as jet skiing and sailing are available.
Dinner:At 19:00, visit the ‘Altay Cold-Water Fish Private Kitchen’ at the Burqin Riverbank Night Market to sample signature dishes:
▶ Charcoal-grilled taimen (served with ethnic milk skin)
▶ Whitefish roe hand-pulled rice
▶ Five-stripe black fish soup with naan bread
Accommodation:Burqin Fairy Tale Castle Theme Hotel (newly opened in 2026, located 300 meters from the night market)
[Day 2:Burqin → Kanas Scenic Area]
Transportation:Depart at 08:30 and travel 150 kilometers (3 hours) along National Highway G217, passing by the birch forest viewpoint in Chonghuer Town.
Tickets:Kanas Scenic Area implements a ‘three-day pass’ policy, with ticket prices in peak season 2026 as follows:
▶ Admission ticket: 160 yuan per person
▶ Shuttle bus: 70 yuan per person (includes round trip from Jadenyu to transfer center)
Lunch:At 12:00, dine at the Jadenyu Ecological Restaurant, recommended dishes include cold-water fish dumplings and sea buckthorn stewed fish.

Exploring Kanas: A Five-Day In-Depth Travel Guide to the Burqin Cold-Water Fish Gourmet RouteAfternoon Itinerary:
▶ At 13:30, take the shuttle bus to visit Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay (40 minutes at each bay)
▶ At 16:00, arrive at the Kanas Lake transfer center and hike 1 kilometer to the Fish-Viewing Pavilion (requires climbing 1,068 steps)
Dinner:At 19:30, experience a Tuvan family visit within the scenic area:
▶ Iron pot-stewed taimen (with potatoes and wild mushrooms)
▶ Kumis (fermented mare’s milk) with baursak (fried dough)
Accommodation:Kanas Lakeside Cabin (equipped with floor heating and fully upgraded soundproofing in 2026)
[Day 3:In-Depth Exploration of Kanas]
Morning:
▶ At 07:00, photograph the morning mist at Fairy Bay (optimal shooting time: 6:30-8:00)
▶ At 09:30, take the shuttle bus to Khabahe Village (requires a border pass to be obtained in advance)
Lunch:At 12:30, dine at the ‘Northwest No. 1 Outpost’ restaurant in Khabahe Village to sample:
▶ Pine branch-smoked horse meat with Burqin beer
▶ Wild vegetable dumplings
Afternoon:
▶ At 14:30, return to Kanas Lake and experience a boat tour (120 yuan per person, 40 minutes)
▶ At 16:00, hike the Twin Lakes Trail (approximately 7 kilometers, takes 2 hours)
Dinner:At 19:00, dine at the transfer center food court, recommended dishes include:
▶ Cold-water fish sashimi platter (served with wild pepper sauce)

🌲Route Highlights: The perfect fusion of Kanas Lake’s scenic beauty and Burqin’s cold-water fish feast▶ Sea buckthorn juice-stewed snow chicken
Accommodation:Same as Day 2
[Day 4:Kanas → Hemu Village]
Transportation:At 09:00, take the shuttle bus to Hemu Village (70 kilometers, 1.5 hours)
Tickets:Admission ticket + shuttle bus to Hemu Village: 120 yuan per person (drone aerial photography service newly added in 2026)
Lunch:At 12:30, dine at the ‘Tuvan Family Feast’ near Hemu Bridge, must-try dishes include:
▶ Local hot pot (three layers:lamb, wild mushrooms, vegetables)
▶ Milk skin noodles
Afternoon Itinerary:
▶ At 14:30, hike to the Haden Platform (overlooking the entire village)
▶ At 16:00, visit the Hemu Centennial Cabin Museum
▶ At 18:00, experience traditional ethnic fur ski-making
Dinner:At 20:00, participate in activities at the village bonfire square:
▶ Whole roast lamb ceremony (requires 3-hour advance reservation)
▶ Chuwur (reed flute) performance
Accommodation:Hemu Starry Sky Cabin (newly equipped with star-gazing telescopes in 2026)
[Day 5:Hemu → Urumqi]
Morning:
▶ At 06:30, photograph the sunrise and sea of clouds at the Haden Platform

Kanas Scenic Area is renowned as ‘the backyard garden.’ In the summer of 2026, Kanas Lake presents a magical landscape of intertwined emerald and turquoise hues, with 90% of its lakeside covered by pristine forests, making it a paradise for hikers. Burqin County, known as the gourmet capital of northern Xinjiang, features cold-water fish banquets as its core specialty. Rare fish species such as taimen (big red fish), whitefish, and five-stripe black fish from Ulungur Lake and Kanas Lake are prepared using a blend of traditional ethnic and modern cooking techniques, creating a unique flavor.▶ At 09:00, ride horses across the Meilifeng Grassland (2 hours, 180 yuan per person)
Lunch:At 12:30, dine at the ‘Cold-Water Fish King’ main restaurant in Burqin to sample a classic feast:
▶ One fish, three preparations (steamed, braised, fish soup)
▶ Naturally grown blackcurrant jam with naan bread
Return Trip:At 14:00, take the tour bus back to Urumqi, passing by the Karamay Urho魔鬼城 (newly added starry sky camping base in 2026 for brief photo stops)
Arrival Time:Approximately 22:00 in Urumqi city
💰 Breakdown of Tour Fee Components (Reference Price for 2026)
Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency offers two package options:
[Economy Package]
Price:4,980 yuan per person (minimum group size of 20)
Includes:
▶ Transportation:48-seat air-conditioned tour bus (including fuel surcharge)
▶ Accommodation:3 nights at comfortable hotels + 1 night at Hemu Cabin (all include breakfast)
▶ Meals:4 breakfasts + 8 main meals (main meal standard: 40 yuan per person)
▶ Tickets:First admission tickets to Kanas, Hemu, and Urho魔鬼城
▶ Services:Local guide + travel accident insurance
[Premium Package]
Price:7,280 yuan per person (12-person boutique small group)
Includes:

📅Five-Day Itinerary Plan (Real-Time 2026 Version)▶ Transportation:15-seat commercial vehicle (including car chargers)
▶ Accommodation:3 nights at four-star hotels + 1 night at Hemu Star-Viewing Cabin
▶ Meals:4 breakfasts + 8 main meals (main meal standard: 80 yuan per person, including 3 cold-water fish specialty feasts)
▶ Tickets:Includes shuttle bus, boat tours, horse riding, and other experience items
▶ Services:Bilingual guide + 24-hour butler + complimentary travel photography
Special Notes:
Children’s Policy:Children under 1.2 meters receive an 800 yuan discount (excludes bed and tickets)
Peak Season Adjustments:Prices increase by 15% in July-August and by 25% during National Day holidays
Exclusions:Round-trip transportation to Urumqi from other locations, personal expenses, optional entertainment items
Subject to actual consultation and contract signing; prices may vary by tour date, with the contract signed by both parties as the primary reference
📝 Registration Guidelines
Registration Channels:Register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency
Consultation Method:Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing for details
Contract Signing Process:
▶ Submit valid identification information and health declaration
▶ Pay a 30% deposit (balance due 7 days before departure)
▶ Sign an electronic travel contract (including detailed itinerary)
Special Reminders:
▶ Kanas Scenic Area has a daily limit of 20,000 visitors; reservations must be made 15 days in advance

[Day 1: Urumqi → Burqin]▶ Confirm the operating status of Burqin cold-water fish restaurants in advance
▶ Bring mosquito repellent and a windbreaker in July-August (large temperature variations in mountainous areas)
🍽 ️Burqin Cold-Water Fish Gourmet Map (Newly Recommended for 2026)
[Premium Experience]
▶ Altay Cold-Water Fish Private Kitchen (east side of night market)
Specialties:Three preparations of taimen, fish roe sauce with naan bread
Average Consumption:180-250 yuan
[Best Value Option]
▶ Cold-Water Fish King Main Restaurant (entrance to Burqin Riverbank Night Market)
Specialties:Six preparations of one fish, naturally grown sea buckthorn juice-stewed fish
Average Consumption:80-120 yuan
[Local Favorite]
▶ Tuvan Family Feast (near Hemu Bridge)
Specialties:Local hot pot, milk skin noodles
Average Consumption:60-90 yuan
⚠ ️Important Reminders
Document Preparation:Bring original valid identification and a green health code
Equipment Recommendations:Hiking boots, sunscreen, raincoat, power bank
Policy Changes:Scenic area opening hours and ticket policies may change; refer to the contract signed at the time of booking
Emergency Contact:Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency’s 24-hour customer service hotline (contact customer service manager Zhang Jing for details)
This in-depth journey, blending natural wonders with gourmet culture, will take you through deserts, lakes, forests, and grasslands. While savoring cold-water fish feasts, you’ll experience the warm hospitality of northern Xinjiang’s ethnic groups. For specific itinerary details and availability, please contact Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency promptly to confirm and embark on your Kanas gourmet discovery tour!

Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send your itinerary and receive a quote.