[2025 Altay City Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiaodong Ditch Forest Park (Updated Apr)

Ahe Highway, breathtakingly beautiful 😱‼️ This Chinese version of Route 66 has truly amazed me 🏔️, driving through a painting every day!! 🔔 Travel Time: 🔶 Altay Starting Point: Entry allowed from 11:00-13:00 🔶 Hemu Endpoint: Must exit before 19:00 Document Requirements: Previously required a pass, now no longer needed. Register at Xiaodonggou Inspection Station by scanning the code and filling in vehicle license plate number, contact person, ID card, and phone number for passage. 💟 Travel Route: 🔷 Vehicles: Vehicles with 7 seats or fewer allowed. 🔷 Limit: Daily limit of 2000 vehicles. 🔷 Direction: One-way from Altay to Hemu. 🏞 Scenic Spots Along the Way: ⭐ Xiaodonggou Forest Park: A treasure trove of primeval forest, with changing colors throughout the seasons, a paradise for photographers. ⭐ Wuxilik Wetland Park: Rich in wildlife, an excellent spot for scientific research and exploration. ⭐ Yeka Gorge: A haven for summer cooling and winter skiing, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. ⭐ Tolehaitongba Forest: A serene forest, ideal for health retreats and vacations. ⭐ 181 Ranch: Vast pastures, experience the life of herdsmen, and watch herds of cattle 🐮 and sheep 🐏. ⭐ Foguang Pavilion: A perfect spot to watch the sunrise 🌅 and sunset 🌇. ⭐ Yunhai Viewing Platform: Stunning sea of clouds and sunrise 🌅. Route Overview: From Altay: Lastmen Ticket Station (starting point) ➡️ Xiaodonggou Viewing Platform ➡️ Wuxilik Viewing Platform ➡️ Yeka Gorge Camp ➡️ Huanghua Ridge ➡️ Astaoqia ➡️ Tongba Forest ➡️ 181 Ranch ➡️ Tolehait Grassland ➡️ Yilek Stone Forest ➡️ Foguang Pavilion ➡️ Yunhai Viewing Platform ➡️ Hemu Village. From Urumqi: Urumqi ➡️ Devil City by the Sea ➡️ Ulungur Lake ➡️ Beitun ➡️ Altay ➡️ Ahe Highway ➡️ Xiaodonggou Viewing Platform ➡️ Wuxilik Viewing Platform ➡️ Yeka Gorge Camp ➡️ Huanghua Ridge ➡️ Astaoqia ➡️ Tongba Forest ➡️ 181 Ranch ➡️ Tolehait Grassland ➡️ Yilek Stone Forest ➡️ Foguang Pavilion ➡️ Yunhai Viewing Platform ➡️ Hemu Village. ⚠️【Lessons Learned】Pitfall Avoidance Guide 1. Vehicle Choice ❌ Sedans, beware! Some sections are bumpy with sharp turns, recommend SUV/4WD 2. Refueling ⛽️ Only Altay and Hemu have gas stations! Fill up immediately when you see "China Petroleum"! 3. Signal 📱 Mobile/Telecom signals are good, Unicom is missing... Download offline maps in advance! Ahe Highway

A short holiday is coming up, and here's a 6-day Altay itinerary! It's super useful and will help you explore Altay. Save it now! -------- 🛤️ Itinerary: DAY 1: Altay Museum -> Birch Forest Park -> Xiaodonggou Forest Park -> Wuzhi Spring 📍 On the first day, explore Altay in depth, from the history and culture of the museum to the natural scenery. The itinerary is rich and colorful. DAY 2: Hemu Scenic Area 🌲 Spend the whole day immersed in the original natural scenery of Hemu and feel the tranquility and wonder of nature. DAY 3: Hemu Scenic Area -> Hemu Viewing Platform -> Kanas Scenic Area -> Kanas Three Bays 📸 Overlook the panoramic view of Hemu from the viewing platform, then head to Kanas to explore the beautiful scenery of the Three Bays, a paradise for photography enthusiasts. DAY 4: Kanas Scenic Area -> China-Kazakhstan Border Grand Canyon -> Baihaba -> Haba River Birch Forest 🌳 Cross the border, experience the grandeur of the canyon, and visit Baihaba and the birch forest. Every step is a scenery. DAY 5: Filming Location of "My Altay" -> Colorful Beach 🎬 Visit the filming location, relive the plot, and finally head to Colorful Beach to feel the charm of nature's colors. DAY 6: [Altay - Return] 🛫 Arrange a transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule, ending this unforgettable trip to Xinjiang. We look forward to seeing you again. -------- Must-visit attractions: 🌟 Kanas Scenic Area: Explore the mysterious lake monster and feel the charm of the ever-changing lake water. 🏡 Hemu Scenic Area: Immerse yourself in the simple and quiet mountain cabins and enjoy the embrace of nature. 🌈 Colorful Beach: In the evening, admire the colorful and magical scenery on the river beach, which is breathtakingly beautiful. 🍁 Baihaba: It feels like being in an autumn fairy tale, with golden wooden houses and reddish snow-capped mountains complementing each other. 🌅 Hemu Viewing Platform: Enjoy a panoramic view of Hemu and fully appreciate the magnificent sunrise. -------- 🎒 Travel Preparation: Altay January Travel Essentials 👚 Clothing: Warm down jacket, thick sweater, fleece pants, long cotton socks, waterproof snow boots. 🎩 Accessories: Windproof jacket, warm hat, scarf, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen. 💳 Documents: ID card, student ID, or driver's license, etc. 🔋 Electronics: Power bank, phone charger, camera, and spare batteries. 🍞 Food: Portable snacks such as nuts, nutrition bars, and a thermos with hot water. 💊 Medicine: Cold medicine, stomach medicine, band-aids, and other common medicines. 🎈 Others: Cash, portable tissues, U-shaped pillow, and personal toiletries. -------- Explore Altay, and we hope these tips can help you. Don't forget to like and save them for your next trip!

Besides General Mountain, there are also these places You can't stop taking photos These places are all near Altay City and in the same direction. Go now! Nuogait Village It's so beautiful! The scenery along the way is so beautiful that it made this southern kid cry. No filter needed. There are many cows along the way, so you can take photos easily without any skills. Birch Forest Park A small park that locals love to visit. There are many birch trees inside. Xiaodonggou Forest Park It only takes half an hour to drive from the city center. It's at another intersection on the way to Nuogait Village. The road to the Grand Canyon is great, but the only thing to note is that the innermost part of the one-way street is the border.