Chonghur Village Winter Sleigh Track

★ 4.9

(6500 reviews)

A traditional winter trail through the snow-capped pine forests of Chonghur, navigated via authentic horse-drawn wooden sleighs.

⚡ Vibe Heritage & Culture

💰 Cost $15

🏃 Effort Active

Snap' Description

Discover the ancient, fairytale winter lifestyle of northern Xinjiang along the Chonghur Sleigh Track. Far removed from the high-speed modern ski lifts, this traditional mountain trail guides adventurers through deep pine woods inside authentic hand-built wooden sleighs pulled by elite Altai horses. It offers an world-class, deeply nostalgic slow-travel experience.

Getting There

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Metro Info

Burqin County Center + 1h Regional Shuttle to Chonghur Town

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Taxi Address

阿勒泰地区布尔津县冲乎尔镇冰雪冬滑线

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💎 Insider Tips

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The winter sleigh operations peak exclusively between late December and early February; check weather levels online prior.
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The local Kazakh herders provide heavy felt blankets inside the sleighs, but professional arctic clothing is highly mandatory.
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Great spot to capture completely unique, high-contrast action photos of traditional horse handling inside deep winter snow drifts.
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The trail stops at a rustic mountain log cabin where you can enjoy hot milk tea and fresh handmade flatbreads by a wood fire.