There are multiple options for Kanas travel routes. Here are some recommended travel routes:
Route 1: 2-day tour of Kanas Lake and surrounding attractions
Day 1: Upon arrival in Kanas, first visit Kanas Lake, take a boat ride to experience the beauty of the lake up close, and take photos for memories. Then head to Fish Viewing Terrace, climb 1086 steps to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas. In the evening, you can choose to stay within the Kanas scenic area for an immersive experience.
Day 2: Visit Kanas Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay), hike through the forest, and have close encounters with wild mushrooms and squirrels. If time permits, you can also visit Kanas Old Village to immerse yourself in the tranquility and history of this ancient village and experience local customs.
Route 2: 8-day tour of Kanas, Hemu, and Baihaba
Day 1 to Day 2: After picking up at Urumqi Airport, head to Colorful Beach, Burqin, and other places, enjoying the beauty of Altay Grasslands along the way. Then arrive in Hemu to experience the morning sunrise, Kanas Lake, and the scenery of Kanas Three Bays.
Day 3 to Day 4: Visit Kanas Lake and Baihaba Village, experience the history and culture of the Tuvans, and taste authentic local cuisine. Then head to places like Wuerhe Devil City.
Day 5 to Day 8: Continue to explore other beautiful scenery in Xinjiang, such as Anjihai Grand Canyon and S101 Hundred-mile Danxia, and finally return to Urumqi for airport transfer.
Route 3: 7-day in-depth tour of Kanas
Day 1: After picking up at Urumqi Airport, head to Koktokay and other places for sightseeing.
Day 2 to Day 3: Visit Hemu Village, experience the scenery of Kanas Lake and the Three Bays, and then head to Baihaba Village.
Day 4 to Day 5: Visit other attractions of Kanas Lake, such as Colorful Beach and乌尔禾魔鬼城(Wuerhe Devil City).
Day 6 to Day 7: Visit other famous attractions in Xinjiang, such as Dushanzi Grand Canyon and Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountains, and finally return to Urumqi.
In addition, there are combined routes of Kanas and Sayram Lake, as well as short routes to Kanas and Hemu Village. Tourists can choose according to their time and preferences.
. During your visit, it is recommended to book accommodation and tickets in advance to avoid overcrowding during peak seasons.
. Meanwhile, pay attention to arranging time reasonably to ensure that there are shuttle buses leaving the scenic area before 8 pm.