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. (People’s Daily Online/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.

Photo shows the Moon Bay in Kanas scenic area in Altay Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Kanas Lake flows through here, creating a moon-shaped bay. It meanders through the lush valley, and the color of the water changes with the seasons. (People’s Daily Online/Han Ting)

Photo shows the Hemu village surrounded by forests in Altay Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (People’s Daily Online/Han Ting)

Tourists ride horses in Kanas scenic area in Altay Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (People’s Daily Online/Han Ting)

Photo shows the valley and lake in Kanas scenic area in Altay Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (People’s Daily Online/Han Ting)

A bee keeper checks beehives in Altay Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (People’s Daily Online/Han Ting)

Local herdsmen transfer livestock to the summer pasture in Altay Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (People’s Daily Online/Han Ting)

Local herdsmen transfer livestock to the summer pasture in Altay Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (People’s Daily Online/Han Ting)

Local herdsmen build a temporary shelter on the way to the summer pasture in Altay Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (People’s Daily Online/Han Ting)

Photo shows a summer pasture in Altay Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo/Fu Xuan)

Photo shows a summer pasture in Altay Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo/ Fu Xuan)

Photo shows the aurora borealis, or northern lights appearing over Altay, in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo/Altay converged media center)

Photo shows the white birch forest in Altay Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is widely known for its lush forests, unique natural landscapes and rich ecological resources. (Photo/Wei Ziyun)