10-Day Romantic Getaway in Altay for Couples

From Kanas Lake to Hemu Village, recreate the romance from "My Altay" ✨ —— 📍10-Day Dream Itinerary (All-Season Version) Days 1-3: Kanas Lake Loop 🚶‍♀️Three Bays Hiking Trail Fairy Bay → Moon Bay → Dragon Bay ✨Best Experiences: - Take "fairyland hand-holding photos" at dawn mist📸 (bring ice cleats during icy seasons) - Pack self-heating hotpot🥘 (no supply points along the way) 🌄Fish Watching Tower Sunset ‼️Tips: - Climb 1,068 steps for "lake monster" telephoto shots (drones require prior registration) - Lock love padlocks at summit🔒 (¥30 each, super romantic!) 🏠Accommodation: "Returning Cottage" in Kanas Old Village 🌟Highlights: Heated floors + skylight windows🌌 (perfect for cold seasons) Days 4-5: Hemu Village Slow Living 🌅Hemu Morning Mist - Horseback ride to Haden Viewpoint at 6am🐎 (¥200/person) - Winter option: Horse-drawn sleigh to Beautiful Peak🚜 (100x more romantic than snowmobiles!) 📸Photo Guide - Must-have ethnic cloaks for couples (rental ¥50/set) - Golden birch forest backdrop in autumn! 🍲Food Recs: Riverside Restaurant's local hotpot (wild mushrooms! ¥80/person) Kazakh handmade honey🍯 (look for blue tin packaging, ¥35/jar) Days 6-7: Koktokay + Colorful Beach 🚶‍♂️Koktokay Hiking - 8km along Irtysh River 💕 Find heart-shaped rocks as keepsakes - Winter bonus: Backcountry skiing⛷️ (less crowded!) 🌇Colorful Beach Sunset Outfit Tip: Red/white dresses👗 Photo Hack: Drone shots of "one river, two landscapes" (oasis + desert!) Days 8-10: Burqin Area 🎬Hidden Gems: - Find Genghis Khan's footprint petroglyphs👣 - Write names on Blue Ice at White Sand Lake💌 (Winter exclusive!) ⚠️Crucial Advice 🚗Transport Tips - Overnight train from Ürümqi→Altay🚞 (saves accommodation) - No self-driving in Kanas Scenic Area (shuttle bus ¥100/person/day) ❄️Safety Guide - Extreme cold essentials: Phone warmers + UV400 sunglasses🕶️ - Wildlife encounters🐻⚠️ Play dead for bears/light torches for wolves 💑Couple Photography Secrets Gear: Tripod + Bluetooth remote📱 Signature Poses: • Back-to-back on Hemu Bridge🚶‍♀️🚶 • Snow/petal throwing at Kanas Lake❄️🌸 (bring props!) 🏡Verified Stays 【Hemu】Century-old house✨ Bathtub facing snow mountains (¥600) 【Burqin】"Small Town Story"🌹 Russian-style garden (¥200) 【Backcountry Camp】Altay Wild Snow Park⛺️ Stargazing tents (¥300/person) 🍖Food Pitfalls ✓ Drink fresh kvass! Bottled ones taste like syrup🍯 ✓ Choose local Burqin shops for grilled pike🐟 ("Three-way fish feast" is worth it) ✓ Authentic baursak pairs best with wild strawberry jam🍓 💰10-Day Budget ¥7,500/person (incl. transport+lodging+tickets+food) Money-Saver: Travel during May/Sept off-season! 💕Romantic Bonus: "At -25℃ in Hemu🌌, he secretly handed me thermos-hot milk tea☕... Our breath turned into diamond dust under streetlights..."