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Altay Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Local Food & Travel Tips | Trip.com
About Altay Prefecture
Recommended trip: 6–9 day(s)
Recommended trip: 6–9 day(s)
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Altay Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Kanas Scenic Area
4.6
/5
12,167 Review
Hiking
Natural scenery
Rainbow Cliff
4.4
/5
1,855 Review
Natural scenery
Night view
Jiangjunshan International Ski Resort
4.6
/5
255 Review
Night view
Keketuohai Scenic District
4.4
/5
3,305 Review
Natural scenery
Night view
Wulungu Lake (Gold Coast Scenic Spot)
4.1
/5
288 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Altay Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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JERUYIH HENTIQUE HOTEL
4.8
/5
658 Review
LUXEMON GEM HOTEL
4.7
/5
1,488 Review
Qinghe Boutique Hotel
4.5
/5
206 Review
UrCove by Hyatt Altay
4.6
/5
518 Review
Altay Burqin Hemu Visitor Center Atour Origin Hotel
4.6
/5
318 Review
Sunshine Holiday Hotel
4.7
/5
2,372 Review
Altay Jer Uyih Hotel
4.8
/5
1,801 Review
Kanas Eco Resort Hotel
4.5
/5
1,530 Review
Altay Youthful Memories Hotel
4.7
/5
1,712 Review
Qinggil Li · Hidden Luxury | Eco Artisan Lodge
4.7
/5
104 Review
Kanas H Resort
4.6
/5
1,730 Review
Aletai Garden Villas Designer Resort Hotel (Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort Branch)
4.7
/5
559 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Altay Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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阿勒泰吉域合酒店·中餐厅
4.5
/5
6 Review
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €16/person
YI GE CHI LENG SHUI YU DE DI FANG
5.0
/5
599 Review
老街烧烤城(河堤夜市店)
4.9
/5
180 Review
Barbecue
Avg. €10/person
JIA CHANG JIU BAO
5.0
/5
5 Review
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €10/person
JIN GUAN JIAO MA JI
4.0
/5
18 Review
Halal
Avg. €9/person
阿勒泰锦江国际酒店·全日制餐厅
4.3
/5
3 Review
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €15/person
阿瓦人家馕坑肉(翡翠湾小区店)
4.1
/5
7 Review
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €10/person
E LUO SI LAO TAI TAI JI NA SHAO KAO
4.1
/5
25 Review
Barbecue
Avg. €9/person
伊乡饭庄(美食街店)
5.0
/5
6 Review
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €7/person
四十九丸子汤(富蕴店)
3.0
/5
8 Review
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €5/person
新疆风味土火锅快餐
4.0
/5
18 Review
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €10/person
沙吾尔山焖肉烧烤
3.9
/5
8 Review
Barbecue
Avg. €9/person
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Best of Altay Prefecture
Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Altay Prefecture
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Kanas Eco Resort Hotel
9.0
/5
1,530 Review
Nightlight Town HOTEL
9.5
/5
4,486 Review
Quanji Hotel (Jikeping Ski Resort Branch)
9.3
/5
238 Review
Kanas H Resort
9.3
/5
1,730 Review
BIRCH FOREST JINRUNHOTEL
9.6
/5
1,668 Review
The Brich Forest Resort Hotel
9.3
/5
1,720 Review
ZHIHE
9.5
/5
315 Review
Rezen Hotel Burqin
9.5
/5
954 Review
Burjin Bu Guri BGULI Design Holiday Home (Irtysh River Branch)
9.9
/5
749 Review
Buerjin Grand Xinjiang Hotel
9.4
/5
667 Review
Trip.com Group Country Retreats (Xinjiang Kanas Yundingge Joint Resort)
9.6
/5
242 Review
Kanas Fairy Tale International Hotel
9.0
/5
679 Review
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LANOU INTERNATIONAL
9.3
/5
294 Review
Yaju Hotel
9.0
/5
647 Review
beitunzhonhanbeiluwanxinjiudian
9.5
/5
1,218 Review
Derenshan Garden Hotel
9.0
/5
277 Review
Beitun Hongjingtian Hotel
9.6
/5
357 Review
Beitun Hualan Xingmao Hotel
9.1
/5
363 Review
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Popular Types of Attractions in Altay Prefecture
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Outdoor activities
Popular Attractions in Altay Prefecture
Friendship Peak
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Rainbow Cliff
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Altai Mountains
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Dizhi Exhibition Hall
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Xiaodonggou Forest Park
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Jiangjunshan International Ski Resort
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Tangbahu Tourism Sceneic Area
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Birch Park
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Hudiegu Sceneic Area
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Aweitan Lake Tourist Area
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White Lake
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Baisha Lake
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Hemu Scenic Area
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Kanas River
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Hemu Viewing Platform
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Naren Ranch
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Tuvinians Village
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Ulungu Lake National Wetland Park
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Altai Mountain Hot Spring National Forest Park
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Qinggil Museum
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Dadonggou Scenic Area
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Guanyu Pavilion
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Moon Bay
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Tuofeng Tourism Scenic Area
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Habahe Birch Forest
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老街烧烤城(河堤夜市店)
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阿勒泰吉域合酒店·中餐厅
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JIA CHANG JIU BAO
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JIN GUAN JIAO MA JI
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E LUO SI LAO TAI TAI JI NA SHAO KAO
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伊乡饭庄(美食街店)
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四十九丸子汤(富蕴店)
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新疆风味土火锅快餐
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域无疆餐厅
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阿勒泰锦江国际酒店·全日制餐厅
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阿瓦人家馕坑肉(翡翠湾小区店)
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Xin jiang feng wei Restaurant
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BAI HA BA Restaurant
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XIAO WU FENG WEI CAN TING
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王家鱼馆总店
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喀纳斯蝴蝶餐厅
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喀纳斯夜泊酒店·简餐下午茶
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沙吾尔山焖肉烧烤
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黑蘑菇快餐
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云合小厨
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鲜宴新疆菜·招牌大盘鸡·冷水鱼(阿勒泰雪都不夜城店)
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禾木哞哞小火锅
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锦绣园食府
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何阿妹鱼馆
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蓝湾美食城
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差两杯抓饭烧烤
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