There are multiple options for travel routes in Altay, Xinjiang. Here are some recommended routes:?
1. 6-Day Self-Drive Loop Route:?
D1: Depart from Urumqi, travel along the S21 Desert Expressway, arrive at Wucai Beach to watch the sunset, and stay overnight in Burqin County.?
D2: Travel to the Altay Grasslands, visit Hemu Village, and feel the grandeur of nature.?
D3: Explore Kanas Lake, including attractions such as Shenxian Bay, Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and finally arrive at Jadenyu.?
D4: Depart from Jadenyu, travel along the Tiejia Highway, arrive at Baihaba Village, and visit the G219 Hadie Section.?
D5: Travel to Khabarovsk, visit the Wuerhe Devil’s City, and finally arrive in Kuitun.?
D6: Depart from Kuitun, visit the Anjihai Grand Canyon, travel along the S101 National Defense Highway, enjoy the Hundred-Mile Danxia, and return to Urumqi.?
2. 8-Day Round-Trip Route:?
DAY1: Departure to Urumqi?
DAY2: Urumqi-S21 Desert Expressway-Wulungu Lake-Wucai Beach-Burqin?
DAY3: Burqin-Altay Grasslands-Hemu-Hemu Scenic Area?
DAY4: Hemu-Kanas Lake (including Shenxian Bay, Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, etc.)-Jadenyu?
DAY5: Jadenyu-Tiejia Highway-Baihaba Village-G219 Hadie Section, etc.?
DAY6: Khabarovsk-Wuerhe Devil’s City-Kuitun?
DAY7: Kuitun-Anjihai Grand Canyon-S101 Provincial Highway-Hundred-Mile Danxia-Urumqi?
DAY8: Urumqi-Departure?
3. Altay-Burqin-Hemu 3-Day Route:?
Day 1: Arrive in Altay, check into the hotel to rest, and prepare for the next part of the journey.?
Day 2: Leave Altay City in the morning and travel along the Aba Road to Burqin, enjoying the scenic snowfields, mountains, and lakes along the way. Have lunch in Burqin, and continue to Hemu in the afternoon to experience the primitive rural life and beautiful natural scenery. Stay at a characteristic homestay in Hemu for the night.?
Day 3: Depart from Hemu and return to Altay along the Altay-Hemu Highway, enjoying the spectacular mountains, clear lakes, and vast grasslands along the way. In the evening, return to Altay city for free activities.?
These routes cover many famous attractions in the Altay region, such as Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Wucai Beach, and the Wuerhe Devil’s City. You can choose based on your personal schedule and preferences. During the trip, you can also taste the local cuisine and experience the unique charm of Altay.?