Altay or Aletai is a county-level city in Altay Prefecture within Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, in far Northern Xinjiang, China. The city centre is located on the banks of Kelan River.

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Altay Prefecture is located in Northern Xinjiang, People's Republic of China. It has an area of 118,015 km 2 (45,566 sq mi) and a population of 561,667 (2000). It is a part of the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture.

2023年10月17日 · Aletai (阿勒泰; Ālètài; also known as Altay) is a city in Xinjiang Province of China. Go 100km or so in any direction except south and you hit a border: Mongolia to the east, Russia to the north, Khazakstan to the west.

Altai City is located in the west of Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, covering an area of 11,500 square kilometers along the southern slope of the Altay Mountains. Its name means "gold mountain" in Turkic language, reflecting its rich gold resources.

The Altay city is the political, ecnomic and cultural center of Altay Prefecture. The cow, horse and sheep raising take large account in the grassland farming of Altay. Hemu Grassland and Baisha Lake Scenic Area are the main attractions of Altay district.

Discover Altay City, China: A Journey to the Stunning Highlands of Xinjiang. Altay City, located in the northern part of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China, is a hidden gem brimming with natural beauty, rich culture, and fascinating history.