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Altay is back, let me share my true feelings

🌿"North of Northern Xinjiang is Altay, she is a wild dream, she is the wind of the mountains and wilds." In Li Juan's words, Altay seems to have come to life. Travel Experience 1⃣️Hemu Village is divided into new and old villages, with the new village having better accommodation conditions, being quieter, but further away from the Hemu Viewing Platform. · 2⃣️Kanas also has old and new villages, both consisting of log cabins, with the old village closer to Kanas Lake and the new village near the Fish Viewing Pavilion. · 3⃣️Don't go to the Devil's City in the afternoon, it's too hot, go at 8 or 9 pm instead to see the sunset, just perfect, and so beautiful. · 4⃣️Sun protection is very important, bring a hat, sunglasses, sun protection clothing, and an umbrella! Sincere advice from someone who got sunburned in layers in just one day, a lesson learned with blood and tears. · 5⃣️Definitely experience staying in a log cabin in Altay, but remember to book in advance, as it's hard to find availability during peak season. · 6⃣️Try not to bring large suitcases into the Hemu Village scenic area, as you need to take a shuttle bus there, and large luggage can be left in the car or at the hotel. · 7⃣️The scenic area is large with many places requiring walking, so wearing a pair of comfortable shoes is very important, and the best shoes should be slip-resistant. · 8⃣️Hadan Viewing Platform, this is the best spot to overlook Hemu Village, and also the best place to watch the sunrise in the morning. · 9⃣️The scenic area implements an online real-name system for time-slot reservation and ticket purchase. Be sure to buy tickets in advance during peak season, no need to pick up tickets, just swipe your ID card to enter the park directly. 🔟Temperature difference is significant: Altay has a large temperature difference between day and night, it is recommended to bring warm clothing, such as jackets, sweaters, etc.🧥 Tried and tested good food🍽️ 🐟Grilled fish: Various types of fish caught from the clear Irtysh River, such as whitefish, five-stripe, nine-stripe, dogfish, etc., with a wide variety. ☀️Svayda breakfast: Russian-style bread with sweet jam and milk skin, plus potato beef patties and horse intestines. 🍪Kazakh cookies: Handmade by local Kazakhs, each piece is filled with tradition and authentic flavor.👩‍🍳🍪 Here's my travel itinerary for those who may need it 𝘿1: Direct flight to Urumqi 𝘿2: Urumqi-S101 Baili Danxia-Dushanzi Grand Canyon-Kuitun 𝘿3: Kuitun-Devil's City-Burqin 𝘿4: Burqin-Kanas-Lakeside Plank Road 𝘿5: Kanas-Baihaba-Lonely Tree-Hemu 𝘿6: Hemu-Most Beautiful Figure in Birch Forest-Burqin 𝘿7: Burqin-Ulungur Lake Golden Coast-Urumqi 𝘿8: Fly back home from Urumqi
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Posted: May 22, 2024
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Great review.You mentioned buying online ticket for Kanas scenic area. Can you give the Web link to buy tickets at Kanas scenic area.
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