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Altay Ice and Snow 6 Days
6 days · Entry and exit of Urumqi

Altay Ice and Snow 6 Days

General Mountain・Keketuohai・Hemu Snow Town

Reference Price

$1080from / person

  • Purely for fun, no shopping
  • The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
  • Includes ticket reservation service
Number of people in a groupTwo people make a pair
IntensityMedium
Best seasonPowder Snow Season
TrafficBusiness Vehicle + Snowmobile
AccommodationCity hotel + Hemu cabin
Departure MonthDecember–February

Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance

Itinerary Details

All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service

A two-day-at-each-village rhythm: two days at General Mountain and Keketohai, and the last two nights at Hemu Snow Town.

Day-by-day itinerary6 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport

Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.

  1. D1Flying from Urumqi to Altay, first night skiing experience at General's Mountain

    DestinationFlying from Urumqi to Altay, first night skiing experience at General's Mountain

    Meals
    Self-sufficient in meals
    Accommodation
    Transport
    Private car pick-up from airport/station + regional flights
    Distance
    within the city
    Daily detailFlying from Urumqi to Altay, first experience of night skiing on General Mountain.
    Today will mainly focus on gathering and adapting to the city. The guide will hold a sign at the airport/station to pick you up; the exact shuttle time will be based on the flight information.
  2. DestinationGeneral's Mountain All Day

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Altay City
    Transport
    Business Vehicle + Snowmobile
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailGeneral Mountain all day.
    Accommodation for the night will be in Altay City. After check-in, free activities; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  3. DestinationTransition to Cocotuhai, half-day skiing

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Keketohai Town
    Transport
    Business Vehicle + Snowmobile
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailTransfer to Koktokay, half-day skiing.
    Accommodation for the night is arranged in Koktokay Town. After check-in, enjoy free activities; confirm the departure time with the driver-guide the night before.
  4. DestinationKeketuohai all day

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Same as above
    Transport
    Business Vehicle + Snowmobile
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailCocotai River all day.
    Accommodation for the night is arranged at the same place. After check-in, enjoy free activities; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  5. DestinationJiaden Islet Direction — Snowmobile into Hemu

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Hemu Wooden House
    Transport
    Business car + snowmobile + snowmobile
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailDirection to Jiaden Islet — Snowmobiling into Hemu.
    Accommodation for the night is arranged at a cabin in Hemu. After check-in, enjoy free activities; the departure time for the next day will be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  6. DestinationMorning Scenery of Hemu・Horse-Drawn Sled Ride—Return to Altay for Airport Drop-off

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Transport
    Business Vehicle + Snowmobile
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailMorning scenery in Hemu + horse-pulled sled — return to Altay for airport transfer.

Daily Itinerary

  • D1 Fly from Wushi to Altay, night skiing experience at General Mountain.
  • D2 Full day at General Mountain, stay in Altay City.
  • D3 Transfer to Koktokay, half-day skiing, stay in Koktokay Town.
  • D4 Full day in Koktokay, stay as above.
  • D5 Head towards Jiadengyu—snowmobiling to Hemu, stay in Hemu wooden cabins.
  • D6 Morning scenery of Hemu + horse-drawn sled—return to Altay for airport drop-off.

For companions not skiing: D2 plan city museums and Snow & Ice Park, D4 plan Argun River Grand Canyon sightseeing.

Costs include

Transportation and tour guide throughout the trip, accommodation within the itinerary, ski passes (one day each at two ski resorts), entrance tickets, breakfast, and insurance.

Cost not included

Major transportation, ski equipment rental, full meals, optional snowmobile and sled rides, single room supplement.

Booking Reminder

New Year's Day and Spring Festival releases are moved up two weeks; cold-weather protection for electronic devices during the extreme cold period (late December to January).

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