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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Altay Prefecture [2025]
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Xinjiang Kanas National Geopark
4.6
/5
10009 reviews
8.5
From £23.85
Based on 172 reviews
Kanas Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864001110906
Address: Burqin, Altay, Xinjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Featured in 2025 Global 50 – Fall Viewing Attractions
Highlights:
Panoramic view of Kanas Lake
Enjoy a 2-hour Boat Ride with Stunning Lake Views
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Kanas is a scenic spot in northern Xinjiang, with mountains, water and woods. Walking along the plank road by the lake is like walking into a fairy tale world. The snow scene in winter is also very beautiful. Of course, the colors in late autumn are even richer and more colorful. It is worth the trip. Let's go on a trip at any time.
Xinjiang's crowning scenic spot, with light mist in the morning and a dazzling starlit sky at night. The lake is azure blue. The temperature difference between morning and evening is significant, so dress warmly. The visitor center offers several different restaurants, albeit a bit pricey, but the food is decent. We encountered luggage check-in issues during our trip, but after calling to complain, they were quickly relocated. The scenic area's service is excellent!
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Hemu Scenic Area
4.5
/5
4476 reviews
8.2
From £7.78
Based on 73 reviews
92.8 km from downtown
Phone +864001110906
Address: Hemu Village, Kanas Hemu Township, Burqin County, Altay Region 7 kilometers east
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 days
No.1 of Night Attractions in Altay Prefecture
Highlights:
Ski premium slopes in Altai
Kazakh & Tuvan cultural village
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Hiking through the village, you can explore the unique gardens of various guesthouses, where flowers bloom in the summer. Walking along the riverside boardwalk, be sure to climb to the observation deck for a bird's-eye view. The viewpoint also overlooks a grassland, where you can enjoy the scenery on horseback and swing.
Food and accommodation in the village are relatively expensive, so be prepared.
A roasted sweet potato cost 25 yuan... I didn't dare buy anything else. The scenery is quite nice. Girls might prefer this place. My wife thinks it's beautiful. I came to Hemu first, but after visiting Kanas, I've forgotten what it looks like.
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Keketuohai Scenic District
4.3
/5
3031 reviews
7.6
From £153.41
Based on 24 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609068781188
Address: Keketuohaizhen, Fuyun, Altay, Xinjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.2 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Altay Prefecture
Highlights:
Soak in 102°F canyon hot springs
Hot springs & canyon adventure
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Who's actually protecting Koktogay? This view and service are only a little over a hundred yuan, a steal, right?
And rather than calling it Koktogay, you're actually looking at the Irtysh River Grand Canyon. The expanse is quite deep, and the final point accessible to tourists is only 30 kilometers from the national border. The scenery is breathtaking.
The prices for everything in the scenic area, including food, are very reasonable. A hot milk transfer is 5 yuan, and a pot of hot milk tea at the end is only 15 yuan if two people can't finish it. Even at the dangerous rapids, staff have small stools to watch over the rapids to prevent anyone from falling in. This is very friendly and thoughtful if you're traveling with children.
You must go there. If you don't go there, how can you know whether it is fun or not? It's not far away. You can go in and take a look before leaving, right? It might be worth the trip.
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Rainbow Cliff
4.4
/5
1725 reviews
7.5
From £103.55
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609066325170
Address: Burqin, Altay, Xinjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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We encountered heavy rain just as we arrived at the entrance of the scenic area on the first day, so we changed our plan to visit the Colorful Beach on the second day. In fact, the colorful stone beaches can be seen in many places, but the scenery here is better. The scenic area is not big and we can see it all quickly.
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Jiangjun Hill- Ski Field
4.7
/5
141 reviews
6.8
1.8 km from downtown
Phone +8609062192009
Address: 40, General Mountain Road, Altay City, Altay Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
2 million sq ft snow area
6-month ski resort
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Why do beginners go to the Northeast? !
Beginners should go skiing in Altay General Mountain⛷
Xinjiang is not as cold as the Northeast❄️
Every day, the accumulated snow and natural snow meet and wrestle like lying in bed
Altay's ☃️ weather changes form various beautiful natural landscapes that are shocking🌈🌈🌈
There are even services! ! ! Yes, special care that is not available at home and abroad
Every 180cm tall young man next to the cable car will take the initiative to help take the snowboard
Each cable car has a tissue box for blowing your nose
The ski resort is very large and the trails are wide
The ski trails branch out into various terrains, and the park is very interesting🙃suitable🈴️every friend who likes skiing
The ski resort is divided into Area A and Area B, various coffee shops☕️various entertainment projects, hot air balloons, paragliding🪂various ski equipment stores🎿gift shops, and hotels are fully equipped.
It was my first time to Xinjiang, and I was so surprised at Jiangjun Mountain. There were handsome guys helping me carry my snowboard when I got on and off the cable car. I never had to do it myself! Because I had to go back and forth to the top of the mountain for filming, I bought a three-day ticket. I skied in the afternoon and took pictures of the sunset in the evening. It was very tiring but also beautiful. I couldn't ski at night, so I had to take the cable car down the mountain after taking pictures. Golden Avenue, we will see you again
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