Kanas travel guides mainly include the best travel time, must-visit attractions, ticket information, and travel tips.?
Best travel time:?
The four seasons in the Kanas area each have their own unique characteristics, but overall, the golden period for tourism is from May to October. From May to June, you can enjoy the lush green grasslands of the Yili area and the melting snow at Sayram Lake; from July to August, temperatures rise and fruits ripen, making it the peak season for visiting northern Xinjiang attractions such as Kanas and Hemu; from September to October, autumn brings a colorful Xinjiang, with the trees in Kanas turning golden, making it a paradise for photographers.?
Must-visit attractions:?
Kanas scenic area: Known as the ‘God’s Back Garden’, it boasts mountains, lakes, and forests, with picturesque scenery throughout the four seasons, especially in autumn. The Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) offer superb views. By climbing up to Guanyu Tai, you can overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake.?
Hemu Village: A primitive wooden village where you can experience local life.?
Baihaba Village: You need to obtain a border defense permit to explore the mystery and beauty of this border village.?
Ticket information:?
The general admission ticket (entrance fee + shuttle bus) for the Kanas scenic area is 375 yuan per person (for 3 days). Additionally, there are different options such as one-entry and two-entry tickets + shuttle bus for Kanas, priced at 230 yuan per person and 270 yuan per person, respectively. There are also additional shuttle bus fees for attractions like Guanyu Tai.?
Travel tips:?
Boat tour experience: Take a boat tour on Kanas Lake to feel the beauty of the lake up close and take photos as souvenirs.?
Hiking exploration: Hike through the forests at the Three Bays and have close encounters with wild mushrooms and little squirrels.?
Accommodation options: You can choose to stay within the Kanas scenic area for an immersive experience, or stay in Jiadengyu for a higher cost-effectiveness, but you will need to take a bus to enter and exit the scenic area.?
In addition, you can choose different tourist routes according to your own time and interests, such as the Kanas + Yili + Turpan loop tour, a panoramic tour of Xinjiang, or the small Kanas loop.?