Winter in Altay is back, and I really don't recommend going in January or February because...

If you want to visit a niche yet stunning place in winter, Altay is a must! Stop squeezing into crowded popular attractions and come to Altay for a dreamy journey like Frozen. Here, you can enjoy snow scenery as beautiful as Northern Europe, exciting snow activities, and warm folk customs. The best part is that you can avoid the crowds in January and immerse yourself in the charm of winter. 🚶My itinerary Day 1: Altay Airport - Altay City (visit the area around General Mountain Ski Resort) - check in to the hotel and drop off luggage - go to the riverbank night market for food and experience the local life at night. Day 2: Ski all day at General Mountain Ski Resort, from beginner to advanced slopes, and enjoy the night view of the ski resort. Day 3: Hemu Village - stroll through the village, watch the smoke rising, and take photos with Tuva houses and century-old houses. Join a bonfire party at night. Day 4: Kanas Lake - admire the frozen lake, hike the Three Bays, explore the rime corridor, and return to Altay City in the evening to prepare for the return trip. 🚩About nearby attractions 1. General Mountain Ski Resort: The ski slopes are diverse and varied in difficulty, so you can have fun whether you're a beginner or an expert. The sunset snow scenery is also stunning, perfect for photos📷. 2. Hemu Village: A fairy tale village covered in snow, with scattered wooden houses like a dream home. Here, you can experience horse-drawn sleds and travel through the snow like Santa Claus. 3. Kanas Lake: In winter, it looks like an ink painting, quiet and magnificent. You can walk across the frozen lake, and the surrounding rime wonders are like a fairyland, a paradise for photographers. 🏨Accommodation tips • Altay City: I recommend staying in a hotel or homestay near General Mountain Ski Resort, which is convenient and well-equipped. • Hemu Village: Choose a traditional Tuva wooden house, which is warm and unique. Fall asleep to the sound of burning wood at night, and enjoy the atmosphere. 🍜Food tips ✅ Altay City: • Forty-nine Meatball Soup: The beef meatballs are chewy, and the soup is fresh and delicious. Paired with oil tower, it is warm and filling. • Horse sausage: A traditional Kazakh delicacy, the meat is firm, fragrant, and not greasy. It can be stir-fried or eaten directly. ✅ Hemu Village: • Earth hot pot: Local fresh lamb and vegetables are stewed in a pot and eaten around the charcoal fire to dispel the cold. • Tuva milk tea: The milk aroma is mixed with tea aroma, and the addition of butter and milk skin makes it rich and full of energy. In January, Altay is a snow and ice date. From exciting skiing to quiet sightseeing, from special food to warm accommodation, everything here is waiting for you to explore. Pack your bags and head to Altay for your romantic winter trip💖.