The tourist routes in Altay, Xinjiang are very rich. Here are a few recommended routes:?
Altay Thousand-Mile Gallery Eco-tourism Route:?
This route starts from the Fuyun Koktokay World Geopark, sequentially connecting the Fuhai Wulungu Lake National Wetland Park, Jimunai Grassland Stone City National Geopark, Khabarovsk Birch National Forest Park, and Kanas World Natural Heritage Site, ultimately reaching Baihaba National Forest Park.?
Route features: It covers diverse natural scenery such as alpine glaciers, forests and grasslands, rivers and lakes, hot springs and wetlands, deserts and gobi, and also offers a glimpse of the nomadic culture of the Altay Mountains and the unique folk customs of the Kazakhs and Mongolian Tuvas.?
Altay-Burqin-Hemu Route:?
Day 1: Arrive in Altay and check into the hotel to rest.?
Day 2: Depart from Altay City along the Aba Road to Burqin, enjoying the scenic beauty of snowfields, mountains, and lakes along the way. Have lunch in Burqin in the afternoon and continue to Hemu in the afternoon. Hemu is known as the ‘Garden of God’s Afterlife’, where you can experience primitive rural life and beautiful natural scenery.?
Day 3: Depart from Hemu and return to Altay along the Altay-Hemu Highway, enjoying spectacular mountains, clear lakes, and vast grasslands along the way.?
Altay 6-day 5-night self-drive travel guide:?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi, pass through the S21 Desert Highway, take in a distant view of Wulungu Lake, visit Colorful Beach, and arrive in Burqin.?
Day 2 to Day 3: Tour the Kanas scenic area, including the filming location of ‘My Altay’, and experience the pristine scenery.?
Day 4: Visit attractions such as Populus euphratica forest and the Devil’s City.?
Day 5: Pass through Hemu and continue exploring the surrounding beauty.?
Day 6: Pass through Dushanzi Grand Canyon and return to Urumqi along Provincial Highway S101.?
These routes each have their own characteristics, covering the natural beauty and cultural customs of the Altay region. Whether tourists enjoy eco-tourism, self-drive travel, or want to deeply experience local culture, they can find a suitable tourist route for themselves.?