Recommended Altay Travel Routes are as follows:?
Xinjiang Altay Thousand-Mile Gallery Eco-tourism Route:?
Route Overview: This route starts from the Fukun Keketuohai World Geological Park, sequentially connects the Fuhai Wulungu Lake National Wetland Park, Jimunai Grassland Stone City National Geological Park, Haba River Birch National Forest Park, and Kanas World Natural Heritage Site, and finally arrives at Baihaba National Forest Park. The entire route covers 1 World Geological Park, 1 World Natural Heritage Site, and 4 Nature Reserves.?
Special Highlights: This route is the only distribution area of the European-Siberian Taiga Ecosystem in China, with rich and diverse natural scenery, including alpine glaciers, forests and grasslands, rivers and lakes, etc. At the same time, you can also experience the nomadic culture of the Altay Mountains and the unique folk customs of the Kazakhs and the Mongolian Tuvas.?
7-Day In-depth Altay Travel Route:?
Day 1: First encounter with Altay, visit the Altay Museum, tour the Tuofeng Scenic Area, take a walk along the Kran River, and stroll through the Russian Folk Street.?
Day 3: Roam in the fairyland of Hemu, including watching the sunrise at Haden Viewing Platform, overlooking from the cable car at Yunxiao Peak, and taking a walk at Hemu Bridge. In addition, you can visit the first village in the northwest, Baihaba, overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake, and explore the Birch Forest in Haba River, etc.?
Others: This route also includes watching the sunset at the Colorful Beach, exploring the Russian-style buildings and night market experiences at Burqin Folk Street, etc.?
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 snowy plains, mountains, and lake scenery along the way. Have lunch in Burqin in the afternoon and continue to Hemu to experience the primitive rural life.?
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.?
These routes each have their own unique characteristics, covering the natural scenery, historical culture, folk customs, and other aspects of Altay. You can choose based on personal preferences and time arrangements.?