My Altay

Altay region has many beautiful attractions, here are some recommendations: • Kanas Lake: Located in Burqin County, it is the deepest moraine-dammed lake in China, surrounded by mountains, rivers, forests, grasslands, and other natural landscapes. There are also cultural relics such as the platform where Genghis Khan's western expedition army was stationed and ancient rock paintings. It is known as a "paradise on earth, a garden of gods." • "Three Bays of Kanas": Namely, Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, located in the Kanas Scenic Area. They are like a ribbon winding through the mountains and forests, connecting the magnificence and mystery of Kanas. It is a must-see scenery in Kanas. • Five-Color Beach: Located in Burqin County, it is a river beach famous for its "Yadan landform." Adjacent to the rippling Irtysh River, it contrasts with the lush green valley scenery on the opposite bank, making it a place of "two different worlds separated by one river." • Baihaba Village: Located in Habahe County, it is known as the "first village in the northwest" and the "first sentry in the northwest." It preserves the original appearance of hundreds of years, with magnificent natural scenery and unique ethnic culture, known as "the last primitive village in China." • Baisha Lake Scenic Area: Located on the "Thousand Mile Gallery" in Altay region, it gathers the rich landforms of the north and south of Tianshan in Xinjiang, from deserts to rivers, from forests to grasslands, from wetlands to Gobi. The scenic area is dotted with numerous attractions, where natural landscapes and red cultural heritage complement each other. • Ulungur Lake: Also known as "Buluntuo Sea" and "Fuhai," it is located northwest of Fuhai County. It is the largest permanent freshwater lake in northern Xinjiang and one of the few remaining natural wetlands in the arid plains of northwest China. It is also an "energy replenishment station" for migratory birds crossing the Tianshan and Altay Mountains. • Devil City on the Sea: Located on the east bank of Jili Lake, at the mouth of Ulungur Lake, it boasts majestic geological landscapes, unique marine Yadan landforms, and distinctive folk culture. Movies like "Seven Swords" and TV series like "The Legend of Chao Ge" were filmed here. • Koktokay Scenic Area: Located in Fuyun County, it mainly consists of the Karasengel earthquake fault zone, Kokusuri, Iremu Lake, and the Irtysh Grand Canyon. The scenic area integrates canyon river source scenery, marsh wetland landscapes, cold pole lakes, unique landforms, and natural scenery. It also blends grassland nomadic culture, western ethnic customs, and regional folk customs. • Altay Mountains: Known as the "Golden Mountains," they span four countries: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. With their majestic stretch of over 2000 kilometers, they tell the story of the vicissitudes and changes in the Altay region. • Irtysh River: Known as the "Silver Water," it is the only river in China that flows into the Arctic Ocean. It flows through the Koktokay Scenic Area, bringing endless vitality to this land. • Shenzhong Mountain: A granite boulder shaped like a giant bell, standing in the center of the Koktokay Scenic Area, becoming its core attraction. Visitors can climb the Shenzhong Mountain viewing platform to take in the grandeur and mystery of nature. • Iremu Lake: A gem hidden in the mountains, with crystal-clear water and surrounded by mountains. No matter the season, it is a place that people find hard to leave. • Birch Forest Scenic Area: Located 4 kilometers west of Habahe County, it is the largest natural birch forest belt in the northwest, with great ornamental value. • Akqi National Wetland Park: It has 194 species of plants from 51 families and 110 genera, including six national first-class protected animals such as white storks, swans, imperial eagles, little bustards, great bustards, and white-tailed sea eagles, and 15 national second-class protected animals such as kites, eagles, steppe eagles, falcons, kestrels, grey partridges, lynxes, and minks. • Keledeineng Scenic Area: Located in Jiayilema Township, Habahe County, 41 kilometers from the county seat. The mountain roads here are rugged, densely covered with primeval forests, rich in water and grass, with beautiful natural scenery and a pleasant climate. It is a natural summer resort. • Ashele Mining Scenic Area: A national 3A-level tourist attraction, the company has invested more than 50 million yuan in environmental protection funds, planting more than 60,000 trees. The forest belts and lawns built on the waste rock piles are full of vitality. • Twin Lakes: Known as the "Eye of the North," there is a mountain peak called Twin Lakes Mountain in the northeast corner of the Naren Grassland. Standing on the peak, you can see the Altay Mountain glaciers shining in the sunlight. Looking directly east at your feet, hidden in the dense forest of the "U"-shaped valley of the glacier, you can take in the beauty of the Twin Lakes.