| Altay, Xinjiang Skiing Adventure Guide. 🌨️ With the arrival of the first snow, the skiing season in Altay, Xinjiang has quietly begun! 🎉 Follow in my footsteps and explore this snowy paradise, and experience a different kind of winter adventure!
📍 Location: Altay, a mysterious place in northern Xinjiang, at the southern foot of the Altai Mountains, is attracting the attention of skiing enthusiasts worldwide with its unparalleled snow quality and long snow season.
🏔️ Recommended attractions:
1. Jiangjunshan Ski Resort - A ski resort on the edge of the city, suitable for skiers of all levels. Enjoy the speed and passion while also taking in the magnificent scenery of the Altai Mountains.
2. Koktokay Ski Resort - A paradise for challengers, with long ski trails and varied terrain, making your skiing trip full of excitement and surprises.
3. Hemu Village - Experience the tranquility and beauty of the original village, participate in traditional activities such as horse-drawn plows, and feel the unique charm of the snowfield culture.
🛏️ Recommended accommodation:
Hotels in Altay City - Convenient transportation, diverse choices, and meet your different needs.
Homestays near the ski resort - Close to nature and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the countryside.
🍱 Recommended food:
Hand-grabbed mutton - Traditional Xinjiang cuisine, tender meat, and unique flavor.
Big plate chicken - The perfect combination of chicken and potatoes, giving you a full sense of satisfaction.
Roast mutton skewers - Fragrant, an indispensable delicacy in Xinjiang night markets.
Milk tea - A cup of warmth in winter, adding a touch of warmth to your skiing trip.
🎒 Skiing equipment:
Professional ski suits, skis, and ski boots to ensure your safety and comfort.
Helmets, protective gear, sunglasses, all-round protection for your eyes and body.
💡 Precautions:
Pay attention to weather changes in advance and make sufficient preparations for warmth.
Pay attention to safety when skiing and abide by the regulations of the ski resort.
Respect local culture and customs, protect the environment, and make our travel better.
📸 Let's leave unforgettable footprints in the snowfields of Altay together and experience a snowy romance.
WilliamJacobsen
One second into a fairy tale world, the secret realm of Xinjiang is stunningly beautiful
The natural scenery of Altay fascinates me. The first time I set foot on this land, the morning Kanas Lake was like a dream, the lake was as calm as a mirror, reflecting the distant snow-capped mountains. The primitive style and simple folk customs of Hemu Village made me feel like I had returned to the past, finding long-lost tranquility.
🌲 Destination Introduction:
Altay is located in northern Xinjiang and boasts rich natural landscapes. Here, you can find the mysterious Kanas Lake, the tranquil Hemu Village, the rustic Baihaba Village, and the majestic Altai Mountains. Each attraction is full of unique charm, making it an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
📸 Must-Visit Spots:
Kanas Lake: The fairyland-like lake scenery is mesmerizing.
Hemu Village: The morning mist intertwined with wooden houses makes you feel like you are in a painting.
Altai Mountains: A great place for skiing in winter, experiencing speed and passion.
🍲 Special Cuisine:
In Altay, roasted whole lamb and hand-grabbed meat are must-try delicacies, especially when paired with local naan and milk tea, offering a unique flavor.
🚗 Travel Suggestions:
Self-driving is the most convenient way, allowing flexible itinerary arrangements. It is recommended to visit in summer and autumn to experience the most beautiful scenery of Altay. If time is tight, a three-day, two-night trip is also a good choice, focusing on Kanas Lake and Hemu Village.
🔍 Tips:
Remember to bring sunscreen and warm clothing, as the weather in Altay is changeable, with large temperature differences between morning and evening. Book accommodations in advance, especially for popular attractions.
WhisperingNomad42
Kanas Lake, a place that captivates the soul
Dear friends🎈, Kanas in Northern Xinjiang is absolutely stunning👏👏👏! The turquoise lake and the distant Altai Mountains are as beautiful as a painting🖼, like something generated by AI, it's simply a paradise on earth😍😍😍.
📌Tickets, opening hours, and important notices are all mentioned above, so make sure to read them carefully.
👉The Fish Viewing Platform is the best spot to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake🐟. You can choose to take a car or ride a horse up the mountain, and the scenery along the way is breathtaking🤩.
🎈The Three Bays are also worth visiting. Walking along the wooden boardwalk, you can take amazing photos📷!
🌊The rafting at the boat dock is highly recommended, allowing you to get up close and personal with the Kanas River.
🤗Don't miss the Turuk rock paintings and Baihaba either.
In short, Kanas is truly beautiful, so hurry up and go💖!
VeeraKuosma
My Life FIRST｜Your Xinjiang Road Book Must Include My Altay!
❤ "My Altay", my Xinjiang "spiritual homeland" is hidden in the mountains and rivers. Its relaxing and healing atmosphere makes people yearn for it.
👍 Known as the "Golden Mountain and Silver Water", Altay is located in northern Xinjiang. Its geographical position is formed by a mountain and a river. The towering Altay Mountains give Altay a strong backbone and rich mineral veins, while the rushing Irtysh River nourishes the creatures along its banks, thriving endlessly.
🌟 After a snow period of more than 200 days, Altay enters a period of lush water and grass. The Siberian taiga forest, composed of precious trees such as spruce and fir, is lush and green. The vast grasslands are full of vitality, as if one is in an endless green ocean. A grand migration of life between heaven and earth begins—millions of cattle and sheep move from winter pastures to summer pastures, following the water and grass.
✅ Currently, more than 100,000 livestock in Habahe County, Altay Region, Xinjiang, are gradually moving from spring pastures to the Naren summer pastures. After resting for more than 9 months, the Naren summer pastures are once again full of life. Located at an altitude of 1,390 meters in the heart of the Altay Mountains, the Naren summer pastures have a humid climate, lush water and grass, and dense vegetation due to the river formed by the melting glaciers of the Altay Mountains and the surrounding mountainous environment. The Haba River, originating from the Altay Mountains, flows through the Naren summer pastures like a silver ribbon slowly flowing on the green grassland. It is this river formed by the melting snow and glaciers that nourishes the more than 200 square kilometers of the Naren summer pastures. With blue skies and white clouds, snow-capped mountains and streams, pine trees and flowers reflecting each other, being here is like being in a painting. Under the glow of the sunset, the Naren summer pastures appear even more tranquil and harmonious.
Ethan Cooper~29
Just returned from Altay, Xinjiang, 6 days and 5 nights dry goods guide
🏂New Year's Xinjiang travel guide is here! Don't just pass by! Here is a detailed guide, taking you through the three ancient villages of Altay, making your trip worthwhile! 😍
🔸D❶：Altay Airport/Train Pick-up→Stay in Altay
Fly directly to Altay, avoid the trouble of changing cars, the driver picks up for free, take a rest, go out and stroll around, taste local food and characteristic buildings, and feel the rich ethnic customs.🍢🏘️
🔸D❷：Altay→→Stay in the scenic area cabin
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the vast snowfield of the Altai Mountains along the way, arrive at Kanas, linger, deeply explore the charm of the winter wonderland, 🏔snow mountains, lakes, rivers, morning fog, snow mushrooms, birch forests, little foxes, squirrels... let you feel the magical beauty of winter! ❄️🌲
🔸D❸：Kanas→→Stay in the scenic area cabin
Go to the first village in the northwest, Baihaba, a small village where primitive ecology and ancient traditional culture coexist, pine forests, wooden houses, 🐑cattle and sheep, Tuva people, constitute the simplicity of Baihaba, feel the original village style and traditional culture.🌳🏠🐂
🔸D❹：Hemu→Ski Resort →Stay in the scenic area cabin
Ski enthusiasts don't miss the Altay skiing experience! Go to Jikepulin Ski Resort, enjoy the ski trip with good snow quality, long snow period, and multiple tracks, you can also enjoy the beautiful sunset🌅, sea of clouds and other natural scenery, drink a cup of coffee to warm up during the rest.🏂☕️
🔸D❺：Hemu Sunrise Morning Fog Viewing Platform→→Stay in Altay
In addition to high-quality powder snow, there are also popular sunrises, sunsets, morning fog, brilliant starry sky✨ and sunrise golden mountains... Skiing and sightseeing are not missed, you can also try horse-drawn sleds, snowmobiles, snow ring drift, hot air balloons and other projects, feel the fun of skiing and the charm of Tuva culture.🌄🏔️🏇
🔸D❻：Sleep until you wake up naturally→Arrange for airport/station drop-off to end the trip
On the last day of the trip, sleep until you wake up naturally, enjoy a slow-paced breakfast, then arrange for airport/station drop-off, ending this unforgettable journey.🛌✈️
LENNON SCOTT
The beautiful secret of Xinjiangs self-driving must--Altai.
This self-driving tour, the AIDS adults in the Altai Mountains in Xinjiang, found a variety of magnificent and magnificent granite landscape - Halonggou.
Listen to the local tour guides, as early as 10,000 years ago, the ancestors lived in Halonggou and left a number of precious painted rock paintings on the rocks, which will bring the breath of life and see All the stories and ideal wishes have been recorded.
with the passage of time