The recommended travel months in the Kanas travel guide mainly include May to October. Below are specific monthly recommendations and corresponding scenic spot features:?
May: At this time, Kanas is in early spring, with snow and ice melting and everything coming back to life. It’s a good time to view spring flowers.?
June to August: This period is the best season in Kanas, with a cool climate, lush green grass, and clear lakes, making it a great place to escape the summer heat and relax. In June, the grass is lush and the wildflowers are in full bloom, suitable for activities like hiking and rafting; from July to August, temperatures rise across Xinjiang, and fruits and vegetables ripen, making it the peak season for visiting northern Xinjiang scenic spots like Kanas. The scenery is breathtaking, but there are relatively more tourists.?
September to October: Autumn is the most beautiful season in Kanas, with the forests painted in layers of gold. The lake, surrounded by colorful vegetation and autumn light, takes on an even more mysterious hue, making it an ideal destination for photographers.?
Additionally, Kanas in winter also has its unique charm, with the mountains and forests covered in thick snow, as if dressed in a white cloak. You can enjoy rime ice, view snowscapes, go skiing, and more. However, relatively speaking, there are fewer tourists in winter, so you need to choose whether to visit based on personal interests and actual circumstances.?
In general, Kanas has beautiful scenery in all four seasons, but the best travel months are concentrated between May and October. When planning your trip, you can choose the appropriate month to visit based on your time and interests.?