Altay Airport

 Located in the southwest of Altay City, 10 kilometers (6 miles) from city center.

 Sichuan Airlines (3U), China Eastern Airlines (MU), China Southern Airlines (CZ), Tianjin Airlines (GS), China Express (G5)

 Altay Airport has connected with Chongqing, Xi’an, Zhengzhou, Urumqi…

From	Frequency (weekly)	Travel Time
Chongqing	1 on each Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun.	10H25M
Zhengzhou	1 on each Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun.	4H40M
Xi'an	2 on each Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat.	4H
Urumqi	4 on each Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri; 2 on each Sat.	1H20M
Yining	1 on each Tues, Thurs, Sat.	2H30M
Tacheng	1 on each Tues, Thurs, Sat	55M
Burqin	1 on each day	35M
Korla	1 on each day	1H10M
Karamay	1 on each day	1H5M
Kanas	1 on each day	35M

 

Route: Altay Airport – Wanghu Square – Jindu Hotel – Xinhua Bookstore – Altay Radio and Television University

It takes about 30 minutes and costs CNY 30.
 

Take the shuttle bus from airport and get off at Jindu Hotel, then transfer to the Railway Station Bus Line 1 to the Railway Station directly. It takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
 

 1: Wuzhiquan
Wuzhiquan is located about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the government of Khandgart Township in Altay City. It is the fact that the granite, which is about ten meters high on the bank of the Khan Dei River, is shaped like a huge hand due to water and wind erosion. Surrounded by dense birch trees, grasslands and bushes, Wuzhiquan is located in valley where the stream flows all the year round. The spring water is cool and sweet, and it is regarded as the god water by the local people. Drinking this spring water can reduce the auspiciousness and maintain health. Bathing with spring water can cure a variety of diseases. It is a good place for scientific investigation and sightseeing.
 
 2: Jinshan Forest Park
Jinshan Forest Park is only 1 kilometers (0.6 miles) away from the downtown area and covers an area of 1800 mu. In the park, there are many underground springs which continuously gush out all the year round. Specially, a spring oozes out and has expanded into an artificial lake with a total area of 11,486 square meters which is the highlight of the park. The vegetation coverage rate of the park reaches more than 70%, thus it has been regarded as a natural oxygen bar. Jinshan Forest Park has already developed into a comprehensive scenic area with catering, accommodation, entertainment, leisure and skiing. It is also one of the main scenic spots for people of all to have a leisure vacation in Altay.
 
 3: Jinshan Vineyard
Jinshan Vineyard of Altay city was constructed in 2002. It is not only the local grape planting demonstration area, but also the national agricultural tourism demonstration area. There are more than 150 grape species. The scenic area combines agricultural tourism and ecological tourism and provides a tourist resort integrating tourism, sightseeing and leisure.

All seasons are good time, but summer offers the best travel experience because of the mild temperatures.