China photography plateau sunset.

Irtysh River originates from Altai Mountains in western China, and it is an international river that flows through China, Kazakstan and Russian. Enter Kazakhstan in the west of Habahe County, Altay region, northern Xinjiang, and inject into Zhaishan Lake. After leaving the lake, it continued to March to the northeast of Kazakhstan, entered the Russian ob river, and injected into the Arctic Ocean.

The Irtysh River is 4,248 kilometers long, and China is 546 kilometers long, with a drainage area of 57,000 square kilometers. The water volume is second only to Yili River in China and Xinjiang. Known as the second largest river in Xinjiang. This river is rich in rare cold-water fish, such as pike, perch, oriental snapper, lake carp and cypress (fishing is closed from April to July every year). The scenery along the Irtysh River is magnificent, and it is also known as the "Golden Mountain" of Altay Mountain and has the reputation of "Silver Water".

Self-driving strategy: Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi, 5A scenic spot)-Karamay (spectacular Ya Dan landform Devil's Wind City 4A scenic spot and oil-producing area)-Habahe (Baisha Lake 5A scenic spot)-scenery along the Irtysh River (from Habahe County to Baisha Lake scenic spot, the Irtysh River extends all the way to the west, so you can visit and take photos for free. )-Kanas (5A scenic spot)-Brzin-Beitun-Fuyun (5A scenic spot in Keketuohai and No.3 mine pit)-Qitai County (4A scenic spot in Jiangbulak)-Urumqi.

On both sides of National Highway 2 16 from Keketuo Sea Scenic Area to Jiangbulake Scenic Area in Qitai County, there are natural wonders such as Gurbantonggut Desert in Gael Basin, ungulate animal reserve in Kalamaili Mountain, Qitai Desert and Semi-desert Grassland Nature Reserve, Bourgen Beaver and its Habitat Reserve, Yamakaji, etc. All of them are natural landscapes, and there is no charge. If you are lucky, you can meet national first-class protected animals on the road, such as Platts wild horses and antelopes. On both sides of the national highway, you can often see wild animals protected by the state, such as goose throat antelope and wild donkey.