The best time to visit Kanas during the summer vacation is from July to August, when the temperature is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful. It is the peak season for tasting local cuisine and visiting scenic areas in northern Xinjiang. Here is a detailed summer travel guide to Kanas:?
I. Best Travel Time?
July to August: Temperatures rise across Xinjiang, and fruits and melons ripen, making it a great time to taste local delicacies. At the same time, it is also the peak season for visiting scenic areas in northern Xinjiang such as Kanas, where the scenery is breathtaking but there are relatively more tourists. At this time, Kanas’s grasslands are lush green, wildflowers are everywhere, the lake water is clear, and the snow-capped mountains are majestic, forming a beautiful picture scroll.?
II. Must-Visit Attractions?
Kanas Lake Scenic Area: Located in the Altay Mountains, the lake’s water is clear and the scenery is enchanting. You can take a boat to experience the beauty of the lake up close or stroll along the wooden walkway by the lake to feel the tranquility of nature. Climbing up to the Fish Viewing Terrace, you can overlook the entire beauty of Kanas Lake and gaze at the Glacier on Friendship Peak, feeling the grandeur of nature.?
Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay): Hike through the forest and have close encounters with wild mushrooms and squirrels. Each of the three bays offers different scenery, especially the morning fog at Shenxian Bay, which is dreamlike and makes you feel like you’re in a fairyland.?
Kanas Old Village: Immerse yourself in the tranquility and history of this ancient village and experience the local customs. The Tuwa people’s village here, surrounded by birch trees, snow-capped mountains, and rivers, with wildflowers dotted around log cabins, exudes a homely charm.?
III. Travel Suggestions?
Transportation Guide: You can choose to fly directly to Kanas Airport and then take a direct bus to Jiadenyu, the gate of the scenic area; alternatively, you can first arrive in Urumqi and then transfer to a train to Beitun, from where you can take a coach to Burqin and then a direct bus to Jiadenyu. During peak seasons, you will need to take scenic area shuttle buses.?
Accommodation Suggestions: You can choose to stay within the Kanas scenic area for an immersive experience; or stay in Jiadenyu, which is more cost-effective but requires taking a bus to enter and exit the scenic area.?
Precautions: Carry ID cards, border defense passes, and other documents; prepare appropriate clothing according to the weather conditions, such as sunscreen clothes and thick coats; bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and other sunscreen items; as well as commonly used medications, etc.?
In Kanas, you can indulge in the grandeur and mystery of nature and experience the unique local folklore. I hope this guide can help you plan an unforgettable trip to Kanas!?