Still thinking you need to go to Europe for an aurora winter trip? Let me introduce you to Altay, Xinjiang — the far north of China, where winter looks like this: Aurora chasing (real photo, not AI) Snow villages with smoke rising from wooden cabins Skiing right next to the city Frozen Kanas Lake and snow-covered pine forests Horse sleighs and snowmobiles through the snow forest Halal food everywhere For travelers from Malaysia and Indonesia, this is one of the most unique winter trips you can do in China — and it's visa-free. Best time to go December to March Aurora reminder The Northern Lights here are rare and never guaranteed, but your chances are better when: the sky is clear you stay in Hemu, far from city lights geomagnetic activity is strong you stay out late (we'll wake you up if it appears) 6D5N itinerary D1: Urumqi → Grand Bazaar → lamb skewers & samsa D2: Fly to Altay → General Mountain ski resort → night view of the slopes D3: Kanas → frozen lake → snow pine forest → Tuva wooden cabins D4: Hemu Village → horse sleigh → snowmobile → aurora night watch (if the sky is clear) D5: Hemu sunrise platform → snow village walk → cabin dinner by the stove D6: Fly Altay → Urumqi → home What to pack Altay is extremely cold in winter (often below -20°C), so prepare: Down jacket Thermals Snow boots Gloves Hat Heat packs If you want a China winter itinerary with snow + a real chance of aurora, DM me "ALTAY" and I'll send you the details.#xinjiang #chinatravel #aurorachina #snowtrip #aurora - @travel.tutu