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CHANEL FRANKLINUnited States

Autumn Exclusive: The Altay Region and Other Places So Beautiful They Leave You Speechless, Hurry Up and Go!

Dear friends! Here comes the 8-day super budget-friendly and worry-free Altay travel guide! Drone aerial shots, DSLR capturing beautiful moments, the cloud-top sunset cable car is so romantic it makes you scream, and the beginner ski slopes are super exciting! Plus, Hemu bonfire party, snowland horse sledding, Kanas ice and snow fairy tale... Self-driving 360-degree lake tour around Sailimu Lake + sunset party, just go for it! Meeting is fate! Exciting guide revealed below~ 🌄Route Overview: 📒DAY 1: ✈️ Depart and arrive at Urumqi Airport, then wait for the guide to pick you up and take you to the hotel. After hotel check-in, enjoy free activities! 🏩 📌 First arrival in Xinjiang, experience the capital’s charm, freely explore the city. 📒DAY 2: General Mountain International Ski Resort 🎿 📌 Experience skiing on beginner slopes, enjoy winter sports fun, and capture exciting moments with drone aerial shots. 📒DAY 3: Kanas Scenic Area 🏞️ 📌 Enter the winter-exclusive ice and snow fairy tale world of Kanas, capture beautiful scenery with a DSLR, and in the evening take the cloud-top sunset cable car 🚡 to enjoy the view. 📒DAY 4: Jikepulin International Ski Resort 🎿 -> Hemu Village 📌 Ski freely at Jikepulin Ski Resort, then head to Hemu to experience light travel photography & bonfire party 🔥, and add fun with snowland horse sledding 🛷. 📒DAY 5: World Devil City 👻 📌 Explore the World Devil City, feel the natural wonders, and leave unique travel memories. 📒DAY 6-7: Sailimu Lake 🌊 -> Sailimu Lake Dianjiangtai Castle 🏰 -> Waterside Beach 🏖️ -> Moon Bay 🌙 📌 Self-drive twice around Sailimu Lake with a 360-degree no blind spot tour, join the sunset party 🎉, and fully enjoy the beauty of Sailimu Lake. 📒DAY 8: ✈️ Transfer to Urumqi Airport 📌 With full memories, set off on the journey home, looking forward to coming back to beautiful Xinjiang again! Notes: 1️⃣ November in Altay is already winter ❄️, average daily temperature -5℃ to -15℃, thick down jacket + snow boots are essential, warmth and anti-slip are key! 2️⃣ Don’t buy specialties in scenic spots! Dry fruits and dairy products are cheaper and fresher in city markets, prices cut in half 🥛🌰 3️⃣ Respect Kazakh customs 🙏, don’t step on the threshold when entering yurts, accept milk tea with both hands holding the bowl~ 4️⃣ Self-driving must have snow chains ⛓️, drive slowly on snowy curves, gas stations are far apart, keep fuel above half tank! 5️⃣ Don’t randomly step on snowfields when taking photos 📸, some areas are winter pastures for herders, damaging grasslands affects grazing~ Follow the guide, play easily, click the card to start a wonderful journey!
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Posted: Nov 26, 2025
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