The recommended itinerary for a three-day tour of Kanas is as follows:?
Day 1:?
Upon arriving at the Kanas scenic area, you can choose to depart from Urumqi or Burqin, arriving by air or long-distance bus. After arrival, check into the hotel and take a short rest.?
In the afternoon, head to Kanas Lake to enjoy the mirror-like beauty of the lake and feel the grandeur of the surrounding mountains. You can take a walk along the wooden walkway by the lake, enjoying the rustling sound of the wind blowing through the trees and the sparkling waves of the lake under the sunshine?
Day 2:?
In the morning, head to Fish Viewing Terrace, the best place to view the panoramic view of Kanas Lake. It is recommended to arrive early as reservations are required on-site, and the morning light is abundant, allowing you to quietly enjoy the pleasure of climbing high and overlooking the scenery?
In the afternoon, you can visit Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, known as the "Three Bays", which offer picturesque scenery and are ideal for photography. You can take the shuttle bus to travel between attractions or choose to hike and explore, feeling the wonders of nature crafted by nature itself?
In the evening, you can choose to stay in Kanas or head to Hemu Village to experience the ethnic customs of the Tuvans and the beautiful scenery of the primitive natural ecological village?
Day 3:?
If you stay in Hemu Village the night before, you can enjoy the sunrise in the morning and then take the scenic area shuttle bus to the Old Village, climbing up to the viewing platform to admire the beautiful scenery of the entire village?
Afterwards, you can head to Baihaba Village, a border village between China and Kazakhstan with unique scenery and honest folk customs. However, please note that the Baihaba scenic area is under renovation, so caution is advised when choosing to visit?
In the afternoon, you can choose to take a stroll within the Kanas scenic area or take a cable car to Cloud Peak to enjoy a panoramic view of four countries, ending this unforgettable trip to Kanas?
This itinerary covers the main attractions of Kanas, including Kanas Lake, Fish Viewing Terrace, Three Bays, Hemu Village, and Baihaba Village, allowing you to fully experience the beauty and mystery of Kanas within three days. During the trip, you can also taste local specialties such as hand-grabbed mutton and milk tea, and experience the musical charm of the Chuwur, a traditional musical instrument of the Tuvans?