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[Altay Travel Guide] Northern Xinjiang's Hidden Paradise, Beautiful in All Seasons!

300 Words to Explore a Fairytale World! ✨Must-Visit Attractions✨ 1️⃣ Kanas Lake: A heavenly paradise where the lake water changes with light and shadow, forests display vibrant colors in autumn, and winter transforms it into a crystal world. Climb the Fish-Viewing Platform for panoramic views, hike the Three Bay Boardwalk, and experience Tuva people's horse-drawn sleighs in winter. 2️⃣ Hemu Village: God's private garden! A wooden village shrouded in morning mist and cooking smoke, resembling a fairytale snow village in winter, with the Milky Way visible to the naked eye in summer. 3️⃣ Five-Colored Beach: Breathtaking at sunset! Yardang landforms and poplar forests reflect across the river, creating perfect photo opportunities. 4️⃣ Keketuohai: Geological wonder + skiing paradise! Incredible powder snow in winter, spring skiing available in March, and exciting sunset electronic music parties. 🚗Transportation Tips - Fly directly to Altay/Kanas Airport, or take a 4-hour high-speed train from Urumqi. - For self-driving, the Altay-Hemu Highway is recommended, with mountain and forest scenery like an oil painting, but note winter road restrictions. 🏡Accommodation Recommendations - Hemu wooden cabin guesthouses with snow views from your window! - General Mountain Ski Resort Hotel, super convenient ski-in/ski-out access. 🍖Must-Try Food Hand-pulled lamb, Kazakh milk tea, and grilled pike at Burqin night market, warming and delicious! 📅Best Seasons - Fall/Winter (Sep-Mar): Kanas golden autumn + skiing season ❄️ - Summer (Jun-Aug): Escape the heat + horseback riding on grasslands 🏇 💡Tips: Prepare snow chains for winter driving, register drones in advance, and note that some scenic areas prohibit drone flying!
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Posted: Apr 22, 2025
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