Altay Prefecture district, Xinjiang, China

Places to visit near Altay

Altay is a city in Altay Prefecture district, Xinjiang, China, home to about 139,341 people. Within 50 km by road there are 19 places to visit — 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 parks and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Project 635 Dam (91 km), Baga Turgenii Khurkhree Waterfall (94 km) and Dayan Nuur (95 km).

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Altay, Xinjiang
Altay, Altay Prefecture district, Xinjiang, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Altay at a glance

Location
Altay Prefecture district, Xinjiang, China
Population
about 139,341
Coordinates
47.8486° N, 88.1336° E
Places within 50 km
19
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Altay

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Altay

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Altay. The closest is 山顶夕阳打卡点 (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Altay

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Altay. The closest is Tangba Lake Tourist Scenic Area (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Altay

4 parks within 100 km of Altay. The closest is Camel Peak Scenic Area (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Altay

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Altay. The closest is водопад Бага Тургэний (94 km); the best-known is Baga Turgenii Khurkhree Waterfall (94 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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From travellers near Altay

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How to reach Altay

    All places near Altay by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Altay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints218山顶夕阳打卡点 (4 km)
    Other attractions811Hump Tourist Attractions (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs211Tangba Lake Tourist Scenic Area (3 km)
    Parks44Camel Peak Scenic Area (1 km)
    Waterfalls02водопад Бага Тургэний (94 km)
    Museums11阿勒泰地区博物馆 (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11小东沟森林公园 (16 km)
    Forts & heritage11切木尔切克乡陨石群 (28 km)

    Altay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Altay?

    Camel Peak Scenic Area (peak, about 1 km), 将军山滑雪场 (attraction, about 2 km), Hump Tourist Attractions (attraction, about 1 km), 街心公园 (park, about 1 km), Hualin Park Station (attraction, about 2 km), Birch Forest Park (attraction, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Altay?

    19 places on Spotwander: 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 other attractions, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 parks, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Altay?

    山顶夕阳打卡点, about 4 km by road; 克兰大峡谷 (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Altay?

    Tangba Lake Tourist Scenic Area, about 3 km by road; Lake Tangba Water Park (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Altay?

    Camel Peak Scenic Area, about 1 km by road; 街心公园 (1 km) is next.

    What is the best time to visit places near Altay?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Altay’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Altay on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.