Altay Prefecture

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 17, 2024 shows a view of Hemu Village after snow in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Li Xiang)An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 17, 2024 shows a view of Hemu Village after snow in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Li Xiang)An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 17, 2024 shows a view of Hemu Village after snow in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Li Xiang)An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 17, 2024 shows a view of Hemu Village after snow in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Li Xiang)An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 17, 2024 shows a view of Hemu Village after snow in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Li Xiang)

Ski enthusiasts frolic at an international ski resort in Altay city, Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. ( Taste all China /A'erdake Baisihan) Altay Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is situated in the prime latitude zone for skiing, between 45 and 47 degrees north. It boasts a lengthy snow season, superior snow quality, and ample snowfall. The heavy snowfall in Altay used to cause mountain closures, isolation for locals during winter, and natural disasters. However, Altay is now capitalizing on its natural resources to develop ice and snow tourism, transforming the snowy landscape into a valuable asset. In early October, the Keketuohai International Ski Resort in Altay opened ahead of schedule, commencing a six-month-long ski season. This early opening has attracted skiing enthusiasts from across the country. "We are enriching the range of winter tourism products, including skiing and hot springs, to cater to the increasing demand for winter tourism. Preparations at the ski resort are almost finished, and we are committed to providing snow enthusiasts with an enhanced skiing and hot spring experience," said Zhang Jiarui, deputy general manager of an international ski resort in Altay. The majority of tourists used to visit Altay…

Ethnic Kazak herdsmen move their livestock to summer pastures in Fuhai County of Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 5, 2021. ( tasteallchina /Sadat) URUMQI, May 29 ( tasteallchina ) -- For thousands of years, many herders in today's Altay Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have been following a nomadic life, leading their livestock on journeys to different pastures at certain times throughout the year. Recently, this millennia-old tradition has been thrust back into the spotlight following the release of "To the Wonder," a TV series adapted from Li Juan's prose collection "My Altay." The show, which aired lately, became an instant hit. The spring migration in Altay has basically concluded, and the summer migration will begin in early June. A month ago, 600 heads of livestock belonging to Adalbek Beldumulati, a Kazak herder from a village in Altay, were loaded onto multi-deck trucks and transported to a pasture over 200 kilometers away from the village. After a five-hour drive, they arrived at the Sarbulak spring pasture in Altay's Fuhai County. "In the past, it would take at least a week to complete the migration. Now, we can leave in the morning and arrive in…

Photo shows the Wolong Bay in Kanas scenic area in Altay Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Wolong Bay gets its name because there is a dragon-shaped island in the middle of the bay. ( Taste all China /Han Ting) Altay, a prefecture located on the northern edge of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has long been considered the “thousand-mile gallery” and “the birthplace of skiing” due to its rich natural and tourism resources. In recent times, Altay has become a well-known tourist resort in China with its enchanting scenes of starry skies, snowy mountains, valleys, lakes, forests, grasslands, and wild animals. Follow us on a journey to Altay and immerse yourself in its breathtaking views. 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】【7】【8】【9】【10】【11】【12】【13】