The travel guide along the Kanas route mainly includes itinerary arrangement, scenic spot recommendations, food experience, and precautions, etc. Here is a detailed guide:?
I. Itinerary Arrangement?
Recommended Itinerary (starting from Urumqi, with Kanas as the main destination, 7-8 days as an example):?
Day 1: Airport transfer in Urumqi, arrange accommodation, and rest for adjustment.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi, drive north along National Highway G216 to Burqin, enjoying the scenery of the Tianshan Mountains along the way. Stay overnight in Burqin.?
Day 3: Depart from Burqin, drive north along Provincial Highway S232 to Kanas Scenic Area, and visit attractions such as Kanas Lake, Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, etc. Stay overnight within or near Kanas Scenic Area.?
Day 4: Continue exploring Kanas Scenic Area, such as Fish Viewing Terrace, Three Bays of Kanas (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay), etc. You can choose to stay overnight in Hemu Village to experience the Tuwa village customs.?
Day 5: Visit Hemu Village, then return to Burqin or Urumqi direction, with the option to visit other attractions such as Baihaba Village (border defense permit required) on the way.?
Days 6-7: According to the itinerary, you can choose to visit Burqin County or other nearby attractions such as Colorful Beach, and finally return to Urumqi.?
Day 8: Airport transfer in Urumqi, end of the trip.?
II. Scenic Spot Recommendations?
Kanas Lake: Reputed as ‘China’s Most Beautiful Lake’, with clear water and surrounded by mountains, the scenery is picturesque.?
Fish Viewing Terrace: Located by Kanas Lake, it is the best place to view the panoramic view of Kanas Lake.?
Three Bays of Kanas: Including Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, and Shenxian Bay, each bay has unique natural landscapes.?
Hemu Village: A typical Tuwa village, preserving the original natural scenery and ethnic customs.?
Baihaba Village: China’s ‘Last Primitive Village’, with strong folklore customs.?
III. Food Experience?
Hand-Grabbed Meat: A traditional delicacy in Xinjiang, especially in the Kanas area, with delicious meat and a unique flavor.?
Roast Whole Sheep: A Xinjiang specialty, with a fragrant aroma, crispy and tender meat, it is a delicacy at local banquets.?
Stewed Fish in Kanas Lake: A must-try delicacy in the scenic area, with delicious meat and rich nutrition.?
Mianfeizi: A food made from sheep lungs and gluten, with a unique taste, it is a specialty snack in the Kanas area.?
IV. Precautions?
Warm Clothing: The diurnal temperature variation in Kanas is large, so warm clothing should be brought.?
Sunscreen: The ultraviolet rays in the scenic area are strong, so sunscreen measures should be taken.?
Tickets: Tickets and shuttle bus tickets for Kanas Scenic Area need to be purchased or relevant information needs to be obtained in advance.?
Border Defense Permit: If you plan to visit border areas such as Baihaba Village, you need to apply for a border defense permit in advance.?