- For other entries with the same name, please seeAltai (disambiguation)。
Altai Territory（Russian: Алта́йский край, uhl-TIGH-skee krigh)lie inWest SiberiaOf an area. Semi-autonomousAltai RepublicWest. Both areas are stunningly beautifulAltai MountainsNamed, it is the hometown of the Altai people, a Turkic ethnic group that has lived in the area for more than 10,000 years. During the Soviet period, Altai (the region and the Republic) was a very popular tourist destination, especially for adventurous tourists who were interested in fishing, hunting, climbing and related mountain sports. The beauty of Altai Krai can be equivalent toAlaskaKenai PeninsulaOr SwitzerlandAlpsComparable.
The western and southern parts of Altai Krai andKazakhstanBordered byNovosibirsk Region, Northeast andKomerovo RegionSoutheastAltai Republic。
city
Small town
- Belokurikha -Famous local resorts and health centers.
- Srosteki -The birthplace of Russian writer and actor Vasily Shuksen (Василий Шукшин).
Other destinations
- Jigilek Nature Reserve(Тигирекский природный заповедник)
- Aiya Nature Park (Природный парк Айя)
- Farmhouse
learn
climate
Altai is extremely cold in winter, and it is not uncommon for the temperature to be below -30 degrees Celsius. In summer, the Altai Mountains enjoy a continental mountain climate, with cool and dry air at night.
arrival
- From Mongolia: FromMongoliaChaganorarriveKazakhstanAstanaThere is a bus that goes through Altai Krai andAltai Republic. The road quality in Altai is very good (as of July 2009), and road travel is the first and best option.
- From Kazakhstan: return by bus as mentioned above.
Travel around
go sightseeing
Travel route
- Chuya Highway(Чуйский тракт, also calledM52 Federal Highway) Is a highway from Novosibirsk to Mongolia, passingBerdsk, Bisk, head southAltai Republic; The scenery there has changed from grasslands to plains, and then to beautiful snow-covered mountains. This highway is a favorite of motorists and cyclists.
Activity
- There are various adventure resorts in Altai Krai. In Russia, these camps are affectionately calledБази Отдиха(Recreation base). In most camps, travelers can rent horses, enjoy a Russian sauna, or rent fishing equipment. The base is cheap and is a favorite of backpackers. Local camps are provided, where visitors can obtain valuable resources of specific relevant locations and mountain information.