Kanas Hassle Free Chartered Car Tour 2026 Quotation and Registration Entrance Recommended Routes Cost and Price
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🚗 2026 Kanas Stress-Free Customized Vehicle Travel Guide
The Kanas Scenic Area is located deep within the forests of Burqin County, Altay Region, approximately 800 kilometers from Urumqi. Situated in the middle section of the Altai Mountains, the scenic area covers an area of 10,030 square kilometers and features 55 attractions of 33 basic types, including nature reserves, geological parks, forest parks, river valleys, grasslands, and natural and cultural landscapes such as Kanas Village, Baihaba Village, and Hemu Village. It is one of the most visited regions in the northern Xinjiang scenic belt 🌲
Recent Opening Policies of the Scenic Area (Updated May 2026)
The scenic area currently operates under time-specific opening rules: From May 1st to October 15th each year, it is open from 08:00 to 20:00; from October 16th to April 30th of the following year, it is open from 10:00 to 18:00. Visitors to the scenic area must first check in at the Kanas Tourist Service Center in Jiadengyu, take a shuttle bus to the Kanas Ticket Station, and then transfer to an in-area shuttle bus to visit various attractions. The shuttle buses operate on multiple circular routes, allowing visitors to disembark at stops as needed and transfer to the next shuttle bus to continue their tour. During winter, regular shuttle buses are not available in the scenic area, but eligible vehicles, specifically four-wheel-drive off-road vehicles equipped with snow tires, may enter the park for self-driving tours.
Visitors planning to go to the Baihaba Scenic Area can apply for a border pass at three locations: the first floor west of Aishang Huacheng Cinema, the Tourist Service Center of Baihualin Scenic Area, and the Tireketi Ticket Station. If entering Baihaba from the Kanas Scenic Area, the pass can be obtained at the Kanas Scenic Area Transfer Center from 10:00-13:30 and 15:30-19:00, with specific times subject to on-site conditions.
Preferential Policies of the Scenic Area
The preferential rules implemented in the scenic area for 2026 are as follows:
🚗 2026 Kanas Stress-Free Customized Vehicle Travel Guide1. Seniors aged 65 and above; children aged 6 and below or under 1.3 meters in height; firefighting and rescue personnel (including active-duty, retired, disabled, and students from firefighting and rescue academies); active-duty military personnel; individuals with disabilities of grades 1-3; disabled military personnel; and disabled civilians are eligible for free admission tickets and half-price shuttle bus fares.
2. Active-duty civilians; retired military personnel; family members of active-duty military personnel; surviving family members of martyrs, military personnel who died on duty, and military personnel who died of illness; tour guides holding a valid guide certificate without a tour group; medical workers (holding the Beautiful Xinjiang Angel Card); aid Xinjiang cadre talent travel card holders; and local residents of Burqin are eligible for free admission tickets and full-price shuttle bus fares.
3. Seniors aged 60-64; students aged 7-18; full-time undergraduate and below students; and individuals with disabilities of grade 4 are eligible for half-price admission tickets and full-price shuttle bus fares.
For reservations with preferential certificates, follow the “Kanas Scenic Area” WeChat official account. Specific preferential verification standards are subject to on-site requirements of the scenic area.
Key Landscape Features
Kanas Lake is one of the core landscapes of the scenic area. With an elevation of 1,375 meters above sea level, the lake is shaped like a crescent moon, stretching 24.5 kilometers in length, averaging 1.9 kilometers in width, and averaging 90 meters in depth, with a maximum depth of 188.4 meters. Covering an area of 69,000 acres and with a water storage capacity of 4 billion cubic meters, it is one of China’s deep-water lakes and a typical moraine-dammed lake, surrounded by well-preserved Quaternary glacial relics. The clear and tranquil lake water changes color with the seasons and weather. Surrounding the lake is a primeval forest composed of spruce, fir, and Siberian larch, with sunny slopes covered in dense grass. The different plant communities are distinctly layered, offering rich vegetation colors and a pleasant visual experience each autumn.
Visitors can also ascend the 600-meter-relative-height Fish-Viewing Platform (with a sightseeing bus available at the foot of the mountain for an additional ticket purchase) to overlook Kanas Lake as well as the distant green mountains and snow-capped peaks. Alternatively, they can choose to take a boat tour, which lasts approximately 2 hours. The “Three Bays” landscape, composed of Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay within the scenic area, is a popular spot for many visitors to stop and take photos. Among them, the hiking trail from Moon Bay to Wolong Bay features a gentle slope and lush trees along the way, making it suitable for a light hiking experience.
The Kanas Scenic Area is located deep within the forests of Burqin County, Altay Region, approximately 800 kilometers from Urumqi. Situated in the middle section of the Altai Mountains, the scenic area covers an area of 10,030 square kilometers and features 55 attractions of 33 basic types, including nature reserves, geological parks, forest parks, river valleys, grasslands, and natural and cultural landscapes such as Kanas Village, Baihaba Village, and Hemu Village. It is one of the most visited regions in the northern Xinjiang scenic belt 🌲Currently, the scenic area retains some wooden cabin accommodations and tent accommodations options in local villages, as well as supporting mountain resorts. To protect the natural ecology, a large number of hotels by the lake have been closed, and the accommodation supply within the scenic area is limited. If planning to stay inside the scenic area, it is advisable to confirm room availability in advance. Outside the scenic area, the Jiadengyu area offers more accommodation options at relatively higher cost-effectiveness, suitable for visitors who do not need to catch the early morning fog. Due to its remote location and high logistics costs, dining prices in the scenic area are relatively high, with a focus on northwestern flavors. It is recommended to bring some portable snacks and drinking water before traveling.
📅 4-Day Kanas Stress-Free Customized Vehicle Reference Itinerary
The advantage of customized vehicle tours lies in their high flexibility, allowing arrangements to be changed based on the visitor’s departure location, duration of stay, and points of interest. The following is a 4-day reference itinerary departing from northern Xinjiang. In case of weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, or schedule changes, both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary through mutual agreement:
Day 1:Gather at Departure Point → Rest in Burqin
For visitors departing from Urumqi, the driver can pick them up in advance at their accommodation, airport, or station and travel along the northern Xinjiang highway to Burqin County, a journey of approximately 7 hours. Rest and meal stops will be arranged at suitable points along the way. Upon arrival, check into a hotel in Burqin County and visit the local food street to experience regional cuisine. For visitors flying directly to Altay or Burqin, they can gather after landing and proceed directly to Jiadengyu, adjusting the itinerary pace accordingly.
Day 2:Burqin → Jiadengyu → Kanas Core Area Tour
Depart from Burqin in the morning and arrive at the Jiadengyu Tourist Service Center in approximately 2.5 hours. After completing admission procedures, take a shuttle bus into the Kanas Scenic Area and first visit the Kanas Lake area. Stroll along the lakeside wooden boardwalk to enjoy the primeval forest scenery or optionally take a boat tour. In the afternoon, visit the Fish-Viewing Platform, optionally purchasing a sightseeing bus ticket to reach the top and overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake. Accommodation options for the night include a homestay within the Kanas Scenic Area or a hotel in Jiadengyu. Visitors staying inside the scenic area have more opportunities to watch the morning fog at Fairy Bay the next day.
Recent Opening Policies of the Scenic Area (Updated May 2026)Day 3:Kanas Three Bays Tour → Optional Visit to Baihaba/Hemu
Tour the Kanas Three Bays in the morning. The driver will wait at prime viewing stops along the Three Bays, allowing visitors to arrange their tour time according to their itinerary pace. It is recommended to take a 1-hour hiking trail from Moon Bay to Wolong Bay to experience the forest scenery up close. Visitors planning to go to Baihaba should prepare their border pass in advance and visit Baihaba that day; those wishing to visit Hemu can also adjust their itinerary to stay at the Hemu Scenic Area and experience the wooden cabin village scenery.
Day 4:Return Trip → Disband at Departure Point
Arrange the itinerary based on the return transportation time on the day of departure. For visitors returning to Urumqi, a brief tour of the surrounding grassland area can be arranged in the morning before traveling back to Urumqi along the highway, a journey of approximately 7 hours with meal and rest stops arranged along the way. Upon arrival at the airport or station in Urumqi, the driver can assist with luggage handling, marking the end of the itinerary.
💰 2026 Customized Vehicle Reference Prices
The following are the reference prices for the 2026 Kanas customized vehicle tours. Prices may fluctuate based on travel period, vehicle type selection, accommodation standards, and itinerary length, with specifics subject to the contract signed by both parties:
Vehicle Type Price Reference (excluding accommodation and admission tickets, recommended customized vehicle fees)
Currently, the scenic area operates under time-specific opening rules: From May 1st to October 15th each year, it is open from 08:00 to 20:00; from October 16th to April 30th of the following year, it is open from 10:00 to 18:00. Visitors to the scenic area must first check in at the Kanas Tourist Service Center in Jiadengyu, take a shuttle bus to the Kanas Ticket Station, and then transfer to an in-area shuttle bus to visit various attractions. The shuttle buses operate on multiple circular routes, allowing visitors to disembark at stops as needed and transfer to the next shuttle bus to continue their tour. During winter, regular shuttle buses are not available in the scenic area, but eligible vehicles, specifically four-wheel-drive off-road vehicles equipped with snow tires, may enter the park for self-driving tours.5-Seater Regular SUV:Off-peak season (before mid-May, after mid-October) reference range: 3,800-4,800 yuan for 4 days; peak season (June-mid-October) prices increase by 15%-20%
7-Seater Business Vehicle:Off-peak season (before mid-May, after mid-October) reference range: 5,800-7,200 yuan for 4 days; peak season (June-mid-October) prices increase by 15%-20%
Package Price Reference (including customized vehicle, first admission ticket, accommodation, basic meals)
4-day package for 2 people: Off-peak season reference range: 6,200-7,800 yuan per person; peak season prices increase by 15%-20%
4-day package for 4 people: Off-peak season reference range: 4,500-5,800 yuan per person; peak season prices increase by 15%-20%
Prices and availability are subject to customer service confirmation and may fluctuate based on schedule, with the contract signed by both parties taking precedence.
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency.
Visitors planning to go to the Baihaba Scenic Area can apply for a border pass at three locations: the first floor west of Aishang Huacheng Cinema, the Tourist Service Center of Baihualin Scenic Area, and the Tireketi Ticket Station. If entering Baihaba from the Kanas Scenic Area, the pass can be obtained at the Kanas Scenic Area Transfer Center from 10:00-13:30 and 15:30-19:00, with specific times subject to on-site conditions.📋 Fee and Service Description
Basic customized vehicle fees include:4-day usage rights of the corresponding vehicle type, driver service fee, full fuel cost, toll fees, parking fees. The driver’s accommodation expenses are borne by the travel agency and do not require additional payment from visitors.
Optional package contents can be adjusted based on visitor needs, with options including packages with admission tickets, accommodation, and meals, as well as bare vehicle packages recommending customized vehicles. Specific contents will be clearly indicated at the time of contract signing.
For single registrants, our agency will make every effort to coordinate shared rooms; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
Fees for optional experience items such as the Fish-Viewing Platform sightseeing bus, boat tours, and horseback riding during the itinerary are voluntary and not included in the basic fees. Visitors can choose based on their own needs.
Cancellation and modification rules are subject to the provisions of the Tourism Law. All itinerary-related agreements are subject to relevant laws such as the Contract Law and Tourism Law.
Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
For related inquiries, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. For specific itinerary details and address information, consult customer service.
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
