Altay 5-Day Tour: Explore the Must-See Scenery of Northern Xinjiang
by ZoeDonovan21
Mar 5, 2025
Altay
Transportation Info:
📍Address: Kanas Scenic Area, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang
🚌Transport Tips: Fly to Altay Airport from Urumqi, then take a chartered/shared car for 3h to reach
Itinerary:
1️⃣ General Mountain Ski Resort
Asia's top powder snow! Beginners can choose easy slopes, experts challenge off-piste trails
📸Tips: The mountaintop café offers stunning sunset photo ops
2️⃣ Kanas Lake
Winter-exclusive blue ice wonderland! Ride a horse-drawn sled through frost-covered forests
⏰Best Time: 7-9 AM when morning mist lingers
Must-Visit Spots:
✔️ Fairy Bay Morning Mist: Like an ink painting come to life
✔️ Fish Watching Tower Snow Pines: Panoramic views of Kanas
Food Recommendations:
🍲 Local Hotpot: Beef stewed with wild mushrooms
🥟 Baursak: Kazakh fried dough served with milk tea
Pro Tips:
⚠️ Buy high-top anti-slip snow boots
⚠️ Drones require prior registration
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