# Tuva Villages (图瓦人村落)

Altay, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Included in the Kanas Scenic Area ticket (a separate shuttle bus is needed; round trip ¥40)
- **Good for:** Wildlife

## About Tuva Villages

The Tuvan people are a gradually forgotten ethnic group with a long history. Among China's 56 ethnic groups, they are classified as part of the Mongol group. They are warm and free-spirited. Their customs and script are similar to those of the Mongols, but their language is closer to Kazakh, so some Mongols struggle to understand it. If you are lucky in winter, you may see them hold archery competitions in Hemu.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 853. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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