The travel guide for visiting Kanas in August mainly covers transportation, accommodation, itinerary, dress code, and essential items.?
Transportation:?
You can depart from Urumqi, take a plane to Burqin, and then rent a car or take a shuttle bus to Kanas Scenic Area. Alternatively, you can take a train to Burqin Station and then transfer to a car to Kanas.?
There are direct flights to Kanas Airport, with flights from Urumqi taking about 1 hour.?
Accommodation:?
It is recommended to stay at an inn or hotel within the Kanas Scenic Area on the first night to save time taking the shuttle bus the next morning and to enjoy the peaceful scenery as night falls.?
There are also many hotels and homestays around the scenic area to choose from, such as the Burqin International Hotel in Burqin County.?
Itinerary:?
Climb up the Fish Viewing Terrace to enjoy a panoramic view of Kanas Lake, and then hike through Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. The scenery along the way is boundless.?
Experience Kanas rafting and feel the perfect combination of speed and passion.?
If you have enough time, you can hike from Shenxian Bay along the downhill plank road to Wolong Bay, with a total distance of about 5 kilometers. The scenery along the way is picturesque.?
The Haden Viewing Platform, morning fog in the valley, and the Birch Forest in Hemu Village are paradises for photographers. You can also ride a horse to explore the Beautiful Peak and experience rural charm.?
Dress code and essential items:?
It is recommended to dress casually and comfortably. Fairy dresses or floral dresses are not recommended. Bring physical sunscreen equipment such as sunglasses, ice sleeves, and sun hats, as well as a rain jacket to cope with weather changes.?
Essential items include ID card, driver’s license (if self-driving is needed), train/plane tickets, hotel reservation information, insurance documents, and other certificates and bills; lightweight and breathable long-sleeved clothes and pants, quick-dry clothes and pants, warm outerwear, rain gear, comfortable hiking or mountaineering shoes, hats, sunglasses, and other clothing equipment; toiletries, sunscreen, lipstick, insect repellent, commonly used medications, and other personal items; as well as cameras or mobile phones, spare batteries or power banks, tripods, filters, and other photography equipment.?
Following the above guide, I believe you can enjoy an unforgettable Kanas trip in August.?