Mother Nature has truly worked her magic in magnificent Altay. This untarnished expanse of glorious nature is at the northernmost tip of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which is located in northwestern China. Altay boasts everything from glaciers to grasslands, from canyons to desert dunes, so there's a lot to explore!
Altay boasts vast stretches of untarnished nature that are unbelievably picturesque. /CGTN Photo
One of Altay's most stunning features is Caoyuan Shicheng, or Grassland Rock City. This geological wonder is 60 square kilometers of granite rock formations, a product of tectonic movement and wind erosion. With just a touch of imagination, you'll realize they're quite life-like!
Your eyes aren't deceiving you – some of the granite rock formations at Caoyuan Shicheng do seem to resemble faces! /CGTN Photo
Here in Altay, the culture of China's Kazakh ethnic group is strong, and a big part of that is singing and dancing, especially during summer nights on the pasture.
Singing and dancing are a big part of the culture of China's Kazakh ethnic group. /CGTN Photo
There's so much wide-open space and intoxicating beauty in Altay – and you won't have to compete with throngs of tourists to enjoy the stunning scenery! In fact, Xinjiang is the largest autonomous region in China, covering over 1.6 million square kilometers. Mind-boggling, isn't it? In this episode of Travelogue, join us in Altay for a wild and wondrous adventure.
Explore Altay with Travelogue on CGTN. Travelogue broadcasts on Sundays at 7:30 am and 4:30 pm, Mondays 2:00 am and Thursdays 1:30 pm (Beijing Time).