Kanas is a comprehensive eco-tourism area integrating glaciers, snowfields, mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, grasslands, and other natural landscapes, and is a popular tourist destination in Xinjiang.
Located in the Altay region, Kanas is known as the ‘God’s Own Land’, with 55 scenic spots belonging to 33 basic types, mainly including eight natural landscape areas and three cultural landscape areas.
The natural landscapes here are magnificent and diverse, such as the crystal-clear Kanas Lake, where legends say a ‘lake monster’ appears, adding a mysterious aura to this lake; Kanas in autumn is even more breathtaking, with golden birch forests, azure lakes, and distant snow-capped mountains, forming a natural oil painting.
Apart from natural landscapes, Kanas also boasts rich cultural landscapes, such as the log cabins and traditional culture of the Tuwa people. Tourists can stay in the log cabins of the Tuwa people, taste local specialties like hand-grabbed mutton and milk tea, listen to the traditional musical instrument of the Tuwa people, the Chuwoer, and feel the strong ethnic flavor.
In Kanas, tourists can arrange various tourism activities. For example, take a walk or bike ride along the lakeside栈道 to feel the fresh air and tranquil lake; take a boat tour of Kanas Lake to admire the lake and mountains; choose a hiking route suitable for you and embark on an adventure, with the scenery of mountains and rivers along the way sure to make people reluctant to leave.
In addition, visitors can tour the Kanas Lake Museum to learn about the stories of this land; explore nearby attractions such as Keketuohai and Baihaba, enjoy the alpine meadows and lake views, and feel the grandeur of the glaciers.
In general, Kanas offers a rich and diverse travel experience, with both natural and cultural landscapes worthy of exploration and experience by tourists.