Kanas is a comprehensive eco-tourism area integrating various natural landscapes such as glaciers, snowfields, mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, and grasslands, making it ideal for travel.?
The Kanas Scenic Area is located in the middle section of the Altay Mountains in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, on the border with Kazakhstan, Russia, and Mongolia. The scenic area is vast, with 55 scenic spots of various sizes, mainly including eight natural landscape areas such as the Kanas National Nature Reserve and Kanas National Geological Park, as well as three human landscape areas.?
It is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, attracting numerous tourists with its magnificent natural scenery and unique Tuvan culture.?
In Kanas, you can experience a variety of tourist activities. For instance, climb up the Fish-watching Pavilion to overlook the beautiful scenery of Kanas Lake; hike and explore between the Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) to feel the first ray of sunlight in the morning and the sparkling lake surface; you can also try Kanas rafting to experience the vitality and magnificence of Kanas amidst excitement.?
In addition, Hemu Village is also a must-see attraction. The Hadeng Observation Deck here offers a panoramic view of the entire Hemu Village, while the morning mist in the valley and the Birch Forest are excellent spots for taking photos as souvenirs.?
To fully experience the beauty of Kanas, you can plan a multi-day travel itinerary. For example, you can choose the Kanas Little Loop Route, starting from Urumqi, passing through Burqin, visiting Kanas and Hemu, and finally returning to Urumqi.?
Or, you can also make a more detailed itinerary according to your time and interests, such as a five-day loop route or an eight-day tour.?
During your trip, don’t forget to taste the local specialty cuisines, experience the folk customs of the Tuvans, and participate in lively bonfire evenings. These will all add more fun and memories to your Kanas trip.?