Altay — Travel Guide
Altay is a county-level city in Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, in far northern Xinjiang, China. Altay is located at the north of Xinjiang Province, neighbouring Mongolia to the north. It is 670 km from Urumqi. Altay was named after the Altai Mountain and later renamed Altay in 1954. Since the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) the area was occupied by nomadic tribes and began to be ruled by the central government during the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907). In 1874, the 13th year of the Emperor Tongzhi’s reign in the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911), the government built Chenghua Monastery, and since then permanent residents began to live in the area.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
There are regular flights between Urumqi and Altay City. There are also flights connecting Urumqi and the Kanas Airport in Burqin County,
Visitors are recommended to have a taste of the Roast Whole Lamb, shish kebab, yogurt and milk tea. Local products in Altay include embroidery, tapestry and fur products.
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