CCTV's Choice | An Altai Versailles: My Altay

🌄 Follow "My Altay" to explore the secret scenery of Northern Xinjiang | The most comprehensive travel guide to the TV series ✨ 📺 [Filming Locations from the TV Series] ▫️ Zhang Fengxia's Store (Qibar Town, Habahe County) A 1:1 replica of the scene in the TV series. The yellowed hanging pictures and old-fashioned shelves instantly transport you back to the plot! It is recommended to buy "Peng Peng" soda to experience the same happiness as in the series. ▫️ The Lonely Tree (Baihaba Village) A hundred-year-old poplar standing alone in the depths of the grassland. It is recommended to arrive 1 hour before sunrise to capture the magical moment of the "one eye of the earth" in the morning mist. ▫️ Summer Pasture (Sayi Hengbulak, Fuyun County) Ride a horse through the 1,314-step flower meadow, and encounter herders and sheep flocks moving to another pasture. Remember to bring binoculars to observe the argali climbing rocks. 🌌 [Top 5 Must-Experience Activities] 1️⃣ Ahe Highway Self-Drive Tour The newly named "China's No. 1 Highway" connects Kanas and Hemu. In June, wildflowers along the way fall like stars. It is recommended to take highway blockbusters at the Ulungur Lake viewing platform. 2️⃣ Birch Forest Light and Shadow Show Located in the 4A-rated scenic area of Habahe, the birch forest is lush in June. Wear a long white dress and spin under the "Wishing Tree." The dappled shadows of the trees are like a fairy tale world. 3️⃣ Wolf Mountain Stargazing Camping Qinggeli Wolf Mountain Scenic Area provides professional stargazing equipment. The Milky Way is clearly visible when night falls. You can also participate in the intangible cultural heritage experience of making black soap. 4️⃣ Hemu River Rafting Take an original birch raft down the river. The water temperature is cool in June. It is recommended to bring a waterproof phone case to record the reflections of the birch trees and snow-capped mountains on both sides. 5️⃣ Fuhai Ulungur Lake Beachcombing After the lake recedes in summer, you can dig up wild water caltrop and shellfish. Local fishermen offer special fish banquets. "Steamed Dog Fish" with sea buckthorn juice is recommended. 🚗 [3 Routes to Follow the TV Series] ❶ 3 Days and 2 Nights Essential Route (suitable for limited time) Day 1: Fuyun County (Keketuohai Mine Park + Rainbow Bulak) → Overnight stay in a felt tent in Talat Village Day 2: Qinghe County (Wolf Mountain Scenic Area + Black Soap Making) → Fuhai County (Ulungur Lake Ghost City) Day 3: Visit "Batai Tree" and local herders' homes on the way back ❷ 5 Days and 4 Nights In-Depth Route (must-choose for photography enthusiasts) Day 1: Altay City → Wucaitan Sunset → Burqin Fairy Tale Town Day 2: Cross the Ahe Highway → Kanas Lake Three Bays Hiking Day 3: Hemu Village Morning Mist Photography → Birch Forest Night Tour Day 4: Habahe County (Store + Lonely Tree) → Jimunai Grassland Stone City Day 5: Experience riding a camel at Wantuo Garden before returning ❸ 7-Day Self-Driving Loop (exclusive for senior players) Connect Keketuohai, Ulungur Lake, and Jikepulin Ski Resort (can be changed to horseback riding in summer), with a special arrangement of 2 nights in a grassland star camp. 🍢 [Food Map] ▪️ Must-Eat List: Sea Buckthorn Fragrant Fish (Habahe), Horse Meat Naren (Burqin), Baursaki with Milk Tea (Kazakh Family Banquet) ▪️ Hidden Menu: Smoked horse sausage freshly roasted by herders (with caramel crust), Grandma's hand-grabbed mutton in Baihaba (with wild leeks) ▪️ Must-Try for Dessert Lovers: "Peng Peng" special drink made with sea buckthorn jam, sweet and refreshing 🏡 [Accommodation Guide] ✔️ Baihaba Three Hundred Houses: 28 km from Kanas, super comfortable with floor-to-ceiling windows and floor heating ✔️ Birch Forest Treehouse Homestay: Open the window to see the forest, providing antler lamps and ethnic costumes for photography ✔️ Recommended in Altay City: Huaxin Holiday Hotel (smart home + free parking), Friendship Peak Hotel (4-star value choice) 📌 [Useful Tips] ❶ The temperature difference on the grassland is large from May to September, so it is recommended to dress in layers (windbreaker + thin sweater + sunscreen clothing). ❷ Some sections of the scenic area require horseback riding, so prepare anti-wear knee pads and cash (some pastoral areas have no signal). ❸ There may be showers on the grassland in June, so bring folding waterproof shoe covers and reflective vests for better photos. ❹ Follow the "Altay Tourism" official account to check real-time road conditions and live broadcasts of herders moving to other pastures. When the drone takes off and sweeps over the layers of green mountains, you will understand why it is said that "Altay is the closest place to heaven." This summer, follow the lens of "My Altay" and start a healing journey in Northern Xinjiang! 🎒✨