The Kanas travel guide in Xinjiang mainly covers transportation, travel tips, accommodation, and food.?
Transportation:?
Airplane: You can fly to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and transfer to a flight to Kanas Airport. Kanas Airport is located in Burqin County, about 50 kilometers from the Kanas scenic area. Additionally, Altay Airport is also an important transportation hub to Kanas, with a four-hour drive from Altay Airport to the entrance of the Kanas scenic area.?
Train: Depart from Urumqi and take the train to Beitun City, then transfer to a bus to Kanas.?
Self-drive: Depart from Urumqi and head towards Burqin County via G30 Expressway, then take G216 National Highway to Kanas. The total distance is about 800 kilometers, taking approximately 10 hours.?
Travel Tips:?
Kanas and Baihaba are located within the same scenic area with shuttle buses available. Hemu Village is in another scenic area and requires taking a coach from Jiadenyu, approximately a one-hour drive. A border pass is required to visit Baihaba.?
Recommended itinerary: Shenxian Bay – Moon Bay – Wolong Bay, with a 10-minute stop at each bay. Besides the three bays, Yaze Lake is a lesser-known scenic spot with fewer people and beautiful scenery, suitable for hiking. When visiting Kanas Lake, it is recommended to take the plank road in the direction of Tuluk Rock Paintings.?
The Fish Viewing Terrace is an excellent spot to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake. You can make reservations in advance and travel there by foot or horseback.?
Accommodation:?
There are various accommodation choices within the Kanas scenic area, including hotels, homestays, and youth hostels. It is recommended to choose hotels within the scenic area such as Kanas Village Resort and Kanas Lakeside Hotel for convenient exploration.?
Burqin County, as the nearest county town to Kanas, also has abundant accommodation options with relatively affordable prices.?
Food:?
The Kanas area offers a rich variety of culinary choices, including Xinjiang-style dishes such as roast whole lamb, grilled lamb skewers, pilaf, and large plate chicken.?
You can also sample ethnic cuisines such as those of the Uyghur and Kazakh people, including pilaf, baked buns, and Na Ren noodles.?
In addition, Kanas offers different scenery in each of the four seasons, each with its unique charm. You can choose the most suitable season to visit based on your personal preferences and schedule.?
. During your visit, please protect the environment and respect local customs and traditions.?