Kanas and Juyan Lake are two different tourist destinations. Here are travel guides for both respectively:
Kanas Travel Guide
Kanas, located in Xinjiang, attracts tourists with its magnificent natural scenery and unique folk culture.
Best travel time:
Winter: Experience a snow-covered fairy tale world with abundant snow and ice activities.
Spring and Summer: Everything comes to life, with beautiful lake and mountain scenery, suitable for hiking and photography.
Autumn: The forests are dyed in layers of colors, vibrant and colorful, making it the best time to view autumn foliage.
Recommended attractions:
The Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay): With flowing clear water and shaded by green trees, it resembles a painting scroll.
Kanas Lake: The lake water is clear and blue, surrounded by mountains with snow-capped peaks reflected in it.
Hemu Village: The snow-covered village resembles a fairy tale world, with morning mist and chimney smoke intertwining, creating a breathtaking scene.
Hemu Jikepulin International Ski Resort: The largest ski resort in China, a paradise for ski enthusiasts.
Recommended 5-day itinerary:
D1: Depart from Urumqi – arrive in Burqin – visit Kanas Tower Bridge (stay in Burqin).
D2: Depart from Burqin – head to Kanas – visit the Three Bays – explore Kanas Lake (stay in Kanas).
D3: Depart from Kanas – head to Hemu Village – visit Hemu Village, Birch Forest – participate in a bonfire party (stay in Hemu Village).
D4: Go to Hemu Jikepulin International Ski Resort for skiing – return to Burqin – visit the Sino-Russian Old Dock Folk Street and taste local cuisine.
D5: Return from Burqin to Urumqi, ending the trip
Juyan Lake Travel Guide
Juyan Lake is located in the north of Ejina Banner, Alashan Prefecture, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and is one of the famous lakes in the northwest region.
Tickets and transportation:
Ticket price: Depending on different channels and seasons, ticket prices may vary. The general price is 60 yuan per person, with ferry fees charged separately
Transportation: Starting from Ejina Banner, you can drive or take public transportation. By car, take the highway around the city directly to Juyan Lake, with a total distance of about 77 kilometers; for public transportation, inquire locally about chartered buses or tour groups to Juyan Lake
Best travel time:
Summer and Autumn: The climate is pleasant, and the scenery is beautiful. Especially in autumn, the red grassland contrasts beautifully with the blue sky and white clouds, making it a paradise for photographers.
Winter: Although cold, you can admire the ice cracks on the lake surface and experience a unique desolate beauty
Recommended attractions and activities:
仙踪 Dock and Donggui Dock: The best place to watch sunrise and sunset. When the sun rises, purple mist faintly forms on the lake surface, hence the saying ‘Purple Comes from the East’
Red Grassland: The best viewing period is from September to October, with the red grassland turning purple, accompanied by autumn waters and the sea