Altay: A Fairy Tale Secret Realm, So Beautiful You Can't Resist

Altay: A Fairy Tale Secret Realm, So Beautiful You Can't Resist✨ Altay in July is like a real-life version of "Howl's Moving Castle"! With unfiltered emerald meadows, snow-capped mountains within reach, cartoon-like clouds, and wildflowers everywhere, every snapshot looks like a wallpaper masterpiece. No matter how much you hesitate, its beauty is irresistible!🌈 How to Explore Kanas Morning: Start from the Old Kanas Village and hike along the route of Fairy Bay - Moon Bay - Wolong Bay. The morning mist lingers along the way, making it look like a fairyland. It’s recommended to stay inside the scenic area for an early start.🏞️ Afternoon: Climb to the Fish Viewing Platform, a classic spot for photographing Kanas Lake, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire lake!👀 How to Explore Hemu 1️⃣ Hemu Bridge: A wooden suspension bridge over the clear Hemu River, a landmark of Hemu Village. 2️⃣ Beautiful Peak: Snow still covers the mountain top in June, with lush meadows below, perfect for stunning photos. 3️⃣ Harden Viewing Platform: The best spot to capture the morning mist over Hemu Village. Climb up early to see the whole village in view. 4️⃣ Village Paths: Wander freely around the village, with wooden cabins, blue skies, and white clouds—every frame looks like a painting. Travel Tips 📌 Kanas is crowded in peak season, with 9 transfers on shuttle buses, which is time-consuming and tiring. You can choose the Kanas VIP direct shuttle, which goes straight to the attractions without transfers or queues. 📌 Kanas Route 1 bus: One bus goes to Kanas Lake and Old Kanas Village, another goes to the New Village, so be sure to distinguish between them. 📌 Cars are not allowed into Hemu; you must transfer to shuttle buses and then take a local bus, which can be inconvenient with lots of luggage. 📌 Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Dress in spring/autumn clothes from June to August, and winter clothes from September to October. Night temperatures can drop to 0°C, so keep warm. 📌 Hotels must be booked in advance; rooms are hard to find during peak season. 📌 There are many hiking and horseback riding routes; it’s recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes or boots. 📌 Do not ride horses during thunderstorms or rain. When riding, do not use an umbrella. Lean forward when going uphill and lean back when going downhill. Altay 5-Day Itinerary D1: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - Colorful Beach - Fairy Tale Town Burqin D2: Burqin - Kanas Lake - Fish Viewing Platform - Kanas Lake D3: Kanas - Stroll through the Three Bays - Hemu Bridge - Beautiful Peak - Hemu D4: Hemu - World Devil City - Urho/Karamay D5: Urho - S101 Danxia Highway - Urumqi Altay Region · Xinjiang The beauty of Altay can only be truly understood by visiting in person! Save this guide and set off for the fairy tale secret realm!✨🌍