Altay region is a region of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which belongs to Yili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. Altay region is located in the north of Xinjiang, bordering Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. The landform types are complex and diverse, with dry heat in summer and severe cold in winter; The length of the boundary line is1197km, and the total area is118000km2.

folk custom

Ayites

Ayites is one of the ancient celebrations of Kazakh people. Every autumn, at some time, the herdsmen who are good at singing and dancing, Akon, get together, hug and pull, improvise poems and sing by themselves. The herdsmen who come here get together, sing and dance, and get together to form Aite. Aytes is a traditional ethnic activity of Kazak people in Altay region, and it is also one of the most lively festivals in a year.

Guniangzhu

"Chasing girls" is a favorite sports activity of Kazakh young men and women, and it is also a special way for young men and women to express their love.

"Chasing girls" is mostly held in festive festivals, which is one of the important contents of ethnic customs tourism. The hospitable Kazakh girls will invite tourists from afar to participate in this instant entertainment.