Scenic spot introduction:

Altun Mountain National Nature Reserve is the largest nature reserve in China and one of the four uninhabited areas in China. The Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve is remote, cold and hypoxic, so it retains my country's unique and rare wild animals. Due to the unique geographical environment and rich natural resources of the reserve, IUCN (World Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) and WWF (World Wildlife Fund) jointly called it "one of the few biogeographic provinces in the world. It is a rare gene pool of plateau species." The unique landscape and abundant wildlife here attract many tourists to come and explore.

Attractions distribution:

The scenery in the Altun Mountain Nature Reserve is magnificent and full of magic. Desert lakes coexist peacefully, and various wild animals run around here. It is a natural paradise. The main attractions include the Kumukule Desert and Whale Lake, where the unique lava landform is like plateau Guilin, the Devil's Valley is mysterious and terrifying, and the Altun Mountain International Hunting Ground satisfies tourists' desire to regain their original power.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National Nature Reserve

Scenic spot features:

photography, adventure, hiking, desert, lake, nature reserve
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel guide: Southern Xinjiang seven-day travel guide 2018

Best time to visit:

June-September

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture>Ruoqiang County

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Ticket prices for Altun Mountain Reserve:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

Open all year round

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