Altay
China · Xinjiang Uygur ZizhiquCN
Prefecture of Xinjiang, China
Altay Prefecture is a prefecture in northern Xinjiang, China. It has an area of 118,015 km2 (45,566 sq mi) and a population of 561,667 (2000). It is a part of the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. As of the 2000 census, Altay was the only major subdivision of Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture with an ethnic Kazakh majority. In 2007, it had a GDP of RMB 9.9 billion with a 12% growth rate. It also shares an international border with the neighboring Altai Republic, located within Russia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 648,173
- Coordinates
- 47.849, 88.134
- Timezone
- Asia/Urumqi
- Elevation
- 887 m
Overview of Altay
Travellers heading to Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China will find Altay, a large city. Records put its population near 648,173. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 887 metres.
Things to do in Altay
Nature in Altay
(2)The nature shortlist for Altay: Desert and Lakes. All of it is drawn from Altay's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Altay straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Asia/Urumqi.
Similar destinations
Places near Altay that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Altay known for?
- Altay, in Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 648,173 residents.
- What can you do in Altay?
- Recorded activities in Altay include Desert and Lakes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Altay located?
- Altay is located in Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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