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This winter, besides going to Northeast China, Altay is also a great choice. - 💡Suggested itinerary DAY1️⃣ Altay ➡️ Kanas, admire the mysterious lake monster and the color-changing lake water💦 DAY2️⃣ Kanas ➡️ Hemu, experience the rustic and quiet wooden cabins🏡 DAY3️⃣ Enjoy Hemu to the fullest, stroll through the mountain valleys🌲 DAY4️⃣ Hemu ➡️ Ahe Highway ➡️ Altay, enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way🚗 - 🌄Morning at Fairy Bay + Ahe Highway & the black and white variations + snowman/travel photography - 🌈Recommended attractions in Altay area Kanas Scenic Area: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🚩Address: Provincial Road 232, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Kanas is famous for its mysterious lake monster and the color-changing lake water💦 ⏰Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days Kanas Lake: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🚩Address: S232, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region The beauty of deep water, blue sky, surrounded by forests and grasslands🌿 ⏰Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 ⏰Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours Hemu Scenic Area: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🚩Address: 7 km east of Hemu Village, Hemu Hanas Mongolian Ethnic Township, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Simple wooden cabins🏠 scattered in the mountain valleys, rustic and quiet ⏰Recommended visit duration: 2-3 days Jikepulin International Ski Resort: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🚩Address: Jikepulin International Ski Resort, Hemu, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Enjoy unique scenery and professional skiing experience at the same time ⏰Recommended visit duration: 1 day - 👣Travel preparation 🧥Warm clothing: Altay’s winter temperatures are low, keeping warm is key! 🧤Warm gloves: Protect your hands, no fear of cold when skiing or taking photos 🕶️Sunglasses: Necessary for the highly reflective snow mountains and sky 📱Power bank: Keep your phone charged to capture beautiful moments anytime 🧣Scarf: Warm and stylish, adds color to your travel photos 🎒Backpack: Convenient for carrying personal items, frees your hands 🪪ID card: Needed for hotel check-in, transportation, and more - 🔜 For more routes in Xinjiang Altay, click the bottom left corner to inquire and learn more