Introduction to Altay tourist routes

Recently, there have been many tourists in Altay, Xinjiang. I can only say that the scenery here is really beautiful and attracts many tourists from all over the country. So what is the best travel route in Altay? Today, the editor will share with you all the strategies for tourist attractions in Altay. Friends in need come and take a look!

1. Kanas Scenic Area

Address: Burqin County, Altay

Reason for recommendation: Fish viewing platform to see the whole picture, Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay , a home visit to Dawei people.

Tickets: 160 yuan in peak season, 80 yuan in off-season, shuttle bus charges are 70 yuan and 110 yuan.

Opening hours: 08:00-19:00

Accommodation: There are new villages and old villages in the scenic area, which are convenient for viewing; living in Jiadengyu outside the scenic area costs less, but It takes 2 hours to drive from the core scenic area.

Transportation Guide

Self-driving: It is more than 800 kilometers away from Urumqi and takes 11-14 hours by self-driving. Private cars are not allowed to enter the scenic spot during peak season.

Plane: The most convenient way to reach the scenic spot is to fly to Kanas Airport in Urumqi, which takes 80 minutes. There is a bus from the airport to the scenic spot, and it is about 60 kilometers to Kanas Lake.

Train: Take a train from Urumqi to Altay Railway Station, and then take a bus to the scenic spot.

2. Hemu Village

Address: Burqin County, Altay City

Reason for recommendation: beautiful scenery in autumn and winter, taking photos in the birch forest, watching the sunrise from the viewing platform, Watch the starry sky from the cabin and feel the original slow life. Suitable for hiking, horseback riding, and playing in the snow.

Tickets: 50 yuan, shuttle bus 52 yuan.

Opening hours: 08:00-19:00

Accommodation: There are many B&Bs to choose from in Hemu New Village and Old Village.

Transportation: You can fly to Kanas Airport, which is about 70 kilometers away from Hemu Village. It is recommended to play Kanas. You can directly take a bus or chartered car to Hehu from the Jiadengyu ticket office. Private cars are not allowed to enter the scenic spot during peak season.

3. Baihaba Village

Address: Tierekti Township, Habahe County, Altay Region

Reason for recommendation: One of the eight most beautiful towns in China, the northwest Yigang, a small border village where the Tuwei people live, is quiet and peaceful. Don't use drones!

Tickets: 30 yuan, shuttle bus 45 yuan.

Opening hours: 09:30-16:30

Accommodation: There is no accommodation at the entrance of the scenic spot. You can only stay in hotels in scenic spots.

Transportation: There are two entrances to the scenic spot, one is from Habahe County (buy tickets at Tiereke Ticket Station), and the other is from Kanas Scenic Area (there is a shuttle bus from Kanas Transfer Center) Baihaba, about 1 hour). Private cars with less than 7 seats can park in Baihaba parking lot, but they need to make a reservation in advance. Limited to 200 vehicles per day. You need to apply for a border permit.

4. Colorful Beach

Address: 24 kilometers north of Burqin County, Altay.

Highlights: separated by a river, the two sides are separated by the sky. On one side is the Danxia landform and on the other is the Populus euphratica landscape. The sun sets on a sunny day, the colors are bright and dreamy, and the photos are the best.

Ticket: 50 yuan

Opening hours: 9:30-21:00, will be adjusted according to sunset time.

Accommodation: Burqin

Transportation guide: It is about 700 kilometers away from Urumqi and takes eight or nine hours by car. You can fly to Kanas Airport or Burqin Airport, and then charter a car or drive yourself from Burqin County. Private cars should be parked in parking lots outside the scenic area.

5. Keketuohai

Address: Keketuohai Town, Fuyun County, Altay City

Reason for recommendation: Gong Xun No. 3 Mine in the Irtysh Grand Canyon. The north bank is a cliff-like Yadan landform, while the south bank is lined with green trees.

Tickets: 90 yuan, shuttle bus 36 yuan.

Opening hours: 10:30-18:30

Accommodation: Fuyun County or Keketuohai Town

Transportation Guide:

Airplane: The fastest way is to fly from Urumqi to Fuyun Airport, and then take a taxi from the airport about 100 kilometers to the Cocotuo Sea Scenic Area.

Self-driving: It is about 600 kilometers away from Urumqi and takes 7 hours by car. Self-driving is not allowed in the scenic area.

Some areas of the Cocoa Sea, such as Erqis Grand Canyon, Three Mines, etc., require border defense.