XINJIANG — KEKE + ALTAY Riders Tour
Experience not your usual Xinjiang ski and snowboard trip across Keke and Altay. Fully hosted small-group tours featuring deep powder and local guides.
The Trip
Monster Tours - XINJIANG · 8D7N Riders Tour (Keketuohai + Altay)
The Best of Both Worlds. One Unforgettable Snowboarding Adventure.
Escape the ordinary and ride into the heart of winter. This journey takes you across two of Xinjiang's most iconic snow destinations, each offering a completely different way to experience the mountains.
Begin in Altay, widely regarded as one of the birthplaces of skiing, where the experience shifts from wild to world-class. Cruise freshly groomed corduroy, lap one of Xinjiang's largest terrain parks, and soak in endless bluebird days before winding down with unforgettable sunset après sessions. Then we head to Keketuohai—often described as the Yosemite of China—where towering forests, dramatic granite peaks and untouched alpine landscapes set the stage for some of the country's most spectacular riding.
What makes this trip truly special is that you don't have to choose between adventure and comfort—you get both. And most of all you will ride with locals and better riders who show you the secret spots.
Trip overview
8D7N · Premium Service Apartment & Hotel · Small group · Intermediate & up. Hosted by Alice (5+ seasons in Xinjiang) with Monster Hosts Ken, Terry, Rey & Aaron.
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Itinerary
ARRIVAL DAY
17:30 — Check in Hotel in Altay: Meet at Altay (AAT) arrival 20:00 — Dinner at Hotel + Briefing
WARM UP DAY - ALTAY
08:30 — Hotel breakfast 10:00 — Local Transport to Mountain + Lift pass exchanging 10:30 — Warm-up Run with the Hosts 13:30 — Lunch 14:45 — Free Ride with the Hosts 17:45 — Sunset ride: Meet at Grey Gondola 18:45 — Local Transport back to Hotel 20:30 — Get-To-Know-Each-Other Dinner
PARK & GT DAY - ALTAY
08:30 — Hotel Breakfast 10:00 — Local Transport to Mountain + Lift pass exchanging 10:30 — Park with Terry & Ken/ Groundtrick with Eric & Alice / Japanese Carving with Yuan or Listen 14:30 — Lunch 16:00 — Free Ride & Sunset Ride 18:00 — Local Transport back to Hotel 21:00 — Dinner Plans
PARK & GT DAY - ALTAY
08:30 — Hotel Breakfast 10:00 — Local Transport to Mountain + Lift pass exchanging: Optional Add-On 10:30 — Park with Terry & Ken/ Groundtrick with Eric & Alice /Japanese Carving with Yuan or Listen 14:30 — Lunch 16:00 — Free Ride & Sunset Ride 19:00 — Local Transport back to Hotel 20:00 — Dinner
FREE & EASY DAY - ALTAY
09:30 — Hotel Breakfast 10:30 — Local Transport to Mountain + Lift pass exchanging 11:00 — Free & Easy - Ride or Relax, You Decide 15:00 — Luxury Chartered Transfer to Keke 20:30 — Check in to Hotel 21:00 — Dinner Plans
RIDE WITH LOCAL DAY - KEKE
07:45 — Hotel Breakfast 08:30 — Local Transport to Mountain + Lift pass exchanging 10:30 — Black Slopes Run / Groundtrick with Alice 14:30 — Lunch 16:00 — Forest & Valley Runs with Tory 18:15 — Local Transport back to Hotel 20:00 — Dinner Plans
PARK & HORSERIDING DAY - KEKE
08:30 — Hotel Breakfast 10:00 — Group 1 - Depart for Horse Riding with Terry / Group 2 Follows Ken & Rey to Mountain 17:00 — Shuttle Bus back to Hotel (for Group 2) 18:30 — Dinner Plans 21:30 — Bonding Activities
FREE & EASY DAY - KEKE
08:30 — Hotel Breakfast 09:30 — Check Out: Leave your belongings at the concierge after checking out 10:00 — For those leaving early, local transport to Altay airport (AAT). Arrival at AAT by 3pm (TBC) 10:00 — Group 1 follows Aaron to explore town / Group 2 follow Terry for half day mountain ride 16:30 — Local transport to Altay airport (AAT). Arrival at AAT by 10pm (TBC)
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Getting there
Fly into Beijing (PEK)/Guangzhou (GZ)/Shanghai (SHA)/ Chengdu(CDU), then take domestic connection to Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT). Upon arrival, collect your luggage and take a local city transport to the hotel.
This tour changes base mid-week (Keketuohai → Altay city). Do pack smart so a quick re-pack on Day 5 is easy.
We will have 2 local transport groups. Allow at least 1.5 hours between your Altay flight and any onward international leg.
Common questions
Are skiers welcome?
Yes. Skiers are welcome on every tour, and Rey is a dedicated full-time ski host living in Japan for the riders who prefer two planks.
What levels are catered for?
From never-ever beginners (with integrated simulator-to-slope lessons at Snow Monster) through to expert backcountry riders. Each week is set up for specific levels — check the tour title.
How big are the groups?
Small and intimate — a maximum of 25 guests per week with a 1:5 host ratio, so you actually get to explore our home mountain the way we do.