Snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes

and even the Northern Lights can be seen in this domestic fairyland. 📺 A documentary 'My Altay' quickly became the number one TV show in the country upon its release, with over ten million online views, a Douban rating of 8.7, and a nomination at Cannes, attracting a lot of attention from netizens. 👩‍❤️‍👨 The film tells the story of a Han Chinese girl named Li Wenxiu and a Kazakh herdsman named Batai. The beautiful scenery combined with the simple and pure story instantly attracted a large audience and brought the remote northwestern frontier of our motherland into people's view. 🏔️ The drama features towering snow-capped mountains, lush dense forests, herds of cattle, sheep, and steeds, and picturesque landscapes that heal the soul in minutes. 👣 Let's follow in the footsteps of 'My Altay' and step into the world described by Li Juan to see the place where Li Wenxiu lives! 1️⃣ Kanas: 🌳 In Mongolian, 'Kanas' means 'beautiful and rich, mysterious and unpredictable.' The clear and tranquil Lake Kanas rests in the embrace of spruce, fir, and pine forests. As the seasons change, the forest turns from emerald green to golden yellow, and the lake's color also changes with the seasons and weather, creating a magnificent and strange beauty that is ideal for photography enthusiasts. 🚣 There are various ways to enjoy Kanas. From the 600-meter-high Guanyu Pavilion, you can overlook Lake Kanas, the misty green mountains, and the snow-capped peaks. Boating on the lake, looking up at the green forest and blue sky, there is a sense of exhilaration. 🚶 If time allows, you can hike from Lake Kanas to Hemu Village. It takes 1-2 days to unlock this paradise-level route for outdoor hiking in China, with the culture of Xinjiang villages and the beautiful and mysterious natural scenery all the way! 🎑 Recently, the Earth experienced the strongest solar storm in over 20 years, resulting in rare aurora sightings in many places. Kanas also offers the chance to see the dazzling Northern Lights at night. 2️⃣ Hemu Village: 🏡 By the shore of Lake Kanas, the Tuva people live here, one of the three major Tuva villages in China. Nestled among the layered forests and mountains, it seems like a paradise on earth. The neat wooden houses are arranged at the foot of the mountains, and the villagers communicate in the rare and ancient Tuvan language, relying on traditional hunting and nomadic life, following old customs and culture. The continuous birch forests, magnificent snow-capped mountains, and the village form a richly colored oil painting. Whether it's the greenery of the summer's blooming Gesang flowers or the brilliant golden hues of autumn, both are immersive! 3️⃣ Naren Pasture: 🐎 The winding Naren River nourishes the Naren Pasture, the summer home of the nomadic peoples of the Altai region. Even in the height of summer, it remains cool and pleasant. Herds of cattle and sheep graze here, and the lush grass is interspersed with peonies, marigolds, lilies, and other flowers. The perennial snow on the main peak of the Altai Mountains shines under the sun, and the view is full of life. Whether galloping on horseback across the grasslands or wandering on foot through the fields, breathing in the scent of fresh grass, all worries are instantly forgotten! 4️⃣ Baihaba: 🏘️ The place where Batai in the drama lives is Baihaba Village, similar to Hemu Village, where Kazakhs and Tuva people live together. The classic landscape here includes simple wooden houses and continuous snow-capped mountains. 🌲 Baihaba can be reached from Kanas or Baha River County, but the route from Kanas passes through Naren Pasture, Zhonghua Forest, China-Kazakhstan border markers, and other viewing platforms, where you can clearly see the iron fence on the border line and Kazakhstan. If you want to check out more of Altay's landscapes, consider this route! 🥛 The local residents are very hospitable. The homestays are transformed from the villagers' own houses, where you can taste fresh milk, boortsog, and other ethnic delicacies. 5️⃣ Birch Forest: ❤️ About 4 kilometers west of Haba River County, a vast natural birch forest grows wildly, known as the 'Number One Birch Forest in the Northwest.' It surrounds the Haba River and stretches endlessly, the very place where Li Wenxiu and Batai made their love commitment in the drama. The birch trees, with an average height of 20-40 meters, stand tall and graceful. In summer, the forest is lush and green, in autumn, it's a riot of colors, and in winter, it's a quiet world of snow. The birch forest has gained a romantic hue because of their love story, as if a casual glance back could lead to an encounter with true love!