The autumn travel guide for Kanas mainly includes the best viewing time, itinerary planning, must-see attractions, and practical tips.?
Best Viewing Time:?
The autumn colors of Kanas mainly depend on the changing colors of the leafy forests, creating an effect of colorful forests. Based on past experience, yellow leaves start to appear in early September, with most leaves changing color in mid-to-late September, entering the best viewing period, which will last stably until after National Day.?
Itinerary Planning:?
6-day Tour Route of Kanas: Urumqi-S21 Desert Highway-Wulungu Lake-Colorful Beach-Burqin-Hemu Village-Kanas-Jiadenyu-Devil’s City-Urho-Sayram Lake-Bole/Jinghe-Dushanzi Grand Canyon-Urumqi?
7-day In-depth Tour of Kanas: Urumqi-Burqin-Hemu Village-Kanas Lake and Guanyu Platform-Cultural Experience in Baihaba Village-Folk Customs and Natural Scenery of Hemu Village, etc.?
Tickets and shuttle buses for Kanas and surrounding scenic areas: Need to be understood and purchased in advance, such as the one-entry shuttle bus for Kanas costing 70 yuan/person (round trip), and scenic area tickets costing 160 yuan/person, etc.?
Must-see Attractions:?
Kanas Lake: The core area of the Kanas scenic area, with a breathtaking view of golden light shimmering on the lake surface in the morning. You can take a shuttle bus to Guanyu Platform to overlook the entire Kanas Lake.?
Three Bays of Kanas: It is recommended to take a shuttle bus to Shenxian Bay, and then hike along the footpath passing through Moon Bay and Wolong Bay, with a total distance of about 5 kilometers.?
Hemu Village: You can ride a horse to Meili Peak to take photos of the scenery, capture sunsets from the viewing platform in the evening, take photos of the wooden houses and starry sky at night, and capture sunrises and morning mist the next morning.?
Baihaba Village: A border defense certificate is required. The landscape is similar to Hemu Village and is suitable for photography enthusiasts.?
Practical Tips:?
The Kanas scenic area is large, so be sure to do your homework and plan your itinerary before departing.?
It is recommended to start booking accommodation and tickets at least one month in advance, as the popular attractions in Kanas are often overcrowded during peak seasons, making reservations extremely difficult.?
Considering the vast territory and sparse population of Xinjiang, it is recommended to choose an airplane as the main mode of transportation, departing from Altay Airport to Kanas?
The above guide is for reference only. Specific itinerary and arrangements need to be adjusted according to personal preferences and time.?