ALTAY
Altay mountains and forest

Experiences & Routes

Five curated day routes plus the Ahe Highway story—open a detail page for the full itinerary.

Curated day trips

Mountains, rivers, and city life in one day—museums, ski hills, ranches, and stargazing at an easy pace.

Golden Mountains & Lakes
1 day suggested

Curated day · Route 1

Golden Mountains & Lakes

Museums and markets, then birch woods and lake views

CultureMuseumsLakes

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Horses, Lakes & Slopes
1 day suggested

Curated day · Route 2

Horses, Lakes & Slopes

Village, equestrian base, lake, and ski resort in one day

EquestrianSkiFamily

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Ski Origin & Folk Trails
1 day suggested

Curated day · Route 3

Ski Origin & Folk Trails

Springs, fur-ski heritage, home visits, and ranch life

Folk cultureHeritageRanch

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City Life & Pasture
1 day suggested

Curated day · Route 4

City Life & Pasture

Birch park, market, ski hill, night street, and ranch

CityFoodNight life

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Stars & Open Roads
1 day incl. night

Curated day · Route 5

Stars & Open Roads

Slopes, springs, G331 views, and stargazing (booking required)

StargazingPhotoHighway

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Ahe Highway
2–3 days suggested

Route story · G681

Ahe Highway

Snow peaks and grasslands—an iconic northern Xinjiang drive

Self-driveHighwayCamping

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Winter playgrounds

Beyond Jiangjunshan, these ski areas and backcountry parks complete the Snow Capital winter map.