The Kanas photography travel guide mainly includes points such as the choice of shooting time, recommended shooting locations, shooting tips and suggestions, and itinerary arrangements.?
Choice of Shooting Time:?
Spring (March to April): Ice and snow begin to melt, and everything comes back to life. The lighting at dawn and dusk is enchanting, suitable for capturing shimmering lake surfaces.?
Summer (June): With long sunshine hours, it is suitable for shooting sunrises and sunsets. In July, wildflowers bloom by the lake, allowing for captures of flower seas and lakes.?
Autumn (September): The forests are dyed in layers of colors, creating a colorful scene. It is the most beautiful season in Kanas and a paradise for photographers.?
Winter (November to December): Wrapped in silver and white, it resembles a fairy tale world, suitable for snow appreciation, skiing, and also capturing ice and snow landscapes and sunrises in extreme cold.?
Recommended Shooting Locations:?
Shenxian Bay: In the morning, clouds and fog are common, and sunlight shines through the fog onto the lake surface, creating a dreamlike scene. One can capture foggy valleys, cattle and sheep by the lake, and reflections of trees.?
Moon Bay: With its unique S-shaped bend, the overview can be overlooked from the viewing platform, or one can go down to the wooden plank road to shoot close-ups and reflections of trees in the water.?
Wolong Bay: Deep tan water, dense forests, and lush grasslands constitute a beautiful picture scroll. One can capture swimming fish in the pond and reflections of trees by the pond.?
Fish Viewing Terrace: Climbing up the Fish Viewing Terrace offers a panoramic view of Kanas Lake. In the morning, there are often seas of clouds, which combined with the lake surface under morning light, create a spectacular scene.?
Other Locations: Places like Kanas Lake, Jiadengyu, Yaze Lake, and log cabins are also great shooting locations.?
Shooting Tips and Suggestions:?
Utilize Light: Take advantage of the soft light in the morning and evening to shoot bright landscape photos. When the light is intense, use a hood or gradient filter to balance the light.?
Angle and Composition: Use the rule of thirds to place the subject at the intersection point, and also try creative compositions such as symmetrical composition and mirror composition.?
Patience: At places like Shenxian Bay where clouds and fog are common, patience is needed to wait for their appearance to capture the most beautiful moments.?
Itinerary Arrangement Suggestions:?
Day 1: Arrive in Kanas, check into the hotel, visit Kanas Lake in the afternoon, and experience the Tuwa village at night.?
Day 2: Visit the Fish Viewing Terrace in the morning and Kanas Three Bays (Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, Shenxian Bay) in the afternoon. Free activities in the evening.?
Day 3: Visit Hemu Village in the morning and return in the afternoon.?
In addition, attention should also be paid to arrangements in terms of transportation, accommodation, and dining. For transportation, options include self-driving, chartered cars, or public transportation; for accommodation, Kanas New Village is cheaper than Old Village, but Old Village has restaurants; for dining, local specialties such as hand-grabbed meat and roasted whole sheep can be tasted.?
The above guide is for reference only. Specific shooting effects and itinerary arrangements need to be adjusted according to personal actual situations, weather, and other factors.?