My Altay, a summer retreat journey

Altay is located in the northwest of Xinjiang, bordering Russia, with vast land and sparse population, and low summer temperatures, making it suitable for a summer retreat. Attractions recommendation The Grassland Stone Men are human figures carved out of large stones, and are widely distributed in the Altay region and the Zhaosu Grassland of Ili within Xinjiang. More than 200 Grassland Stone Men carvings have been discovered within Xinjiang, and Altay is the birthplace of the Grassland Stone Men culture. In the Altay region, over 80 carvings of Grassland Stone Men that have been preserved for a millennium have been found. Directions: Self-drive to the Kazakh National Culture Park of Grassland Stone Men Ticket: 198 yuan Burqin Burqin is a Russian-style town under Altay, with exotic charm. It is also a transportation hub for Altay tourism. Hemugou Village Located at the border, Hemugou Village is the largest of the Tuva villages. It features vast birch forests and fairy-tale cottages. Ticket: 100 Food recommendation There are many pastoral joys in the area, with their own Mongolian yurts turned into restaurants. Passing tourists can eat the nomadic people's own free-range cattle and sheep, freshly slaughtered lamb, skewered and grilled on the spot, along with traditional Kazakh bauyrsak and salty milk tea. Clothing experience: Wear traditional Kazakh attire on the grassland. Starting from 30 yuan. Accommodation: Affordable lodging is available in Altay County, which is closest to the Altay Ski Resort. Transportation: Altay has an airport with direct flights from Urumqi. From Altay, you can take a bus to Burqin, and from Burqin, take a tourist route bus to Altay's most famous attractions, such as Kanas Scenic Area, Hemugou Village, Baihaba Village, and Keketuohai. On the return trip, you can take a bus from Burqin to Kuitun City, from where you can take a train to Ili.