The guide to Kanas mainly covers transportation, accommodation, tourist attractions, and cuisine.?
I. Transportation?
You can choose various transportation modes such as airplane, train, or car to get to Kanas:?
Airplane: The nearest airports are Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and Kanas Airport. Departing from Urumqi, you can choose to fly to Kanas Airport, with a flight duration of about 1 hour. The airport is about 60 kilometers away from the scenic area, and there are buses to the scenic area.?
Train: Kanas Railway Station is far from the scenic area. Tourists can choose to take a train to Burqin Station or the railway stations of Altay City and Beitun City, and then transfer to a coach or a direct bus to Kanas.?
Car: There are direct coaches from Urumqi and Burqin to Kanas Scenic Area, with a journey time of about 8 hours. If driving, the total journey time from Urumqi is about 11-14 hours, but private cars cannot enter the scenic area during peak seasons. They need to be parked at the parking lot beside Jiadenyu Ticket Station, and then take the shuttle bus to enter.?
II. Accommodation?
There are various accommodation options in Kanas, including inside and around the scenic area:?
Accommodation inside the scenic area: It is recommended to stay in hotels or homestays within the scenic area, such as Kanas Mountain Villa and Kanas Lake Resort. This can save time on transportation and allow you to immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery.?
Accommodation near the scenic area: Burqin County has many hotels and homestays to choose from, such as Burqin International Hotel and Kanas Town beside Kanas Lake.?
III. Tourist Attractions?
There are several must-visit attractions in Kanas, including Kanas Lake, Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay), and Fish Viewing Platform:?
Kanas Lake: The color of the lake water changes with the light, sometimes green like jade, sometimes blue like a gem. It is very pleasant to take a walk along the lakeside.?
Three Bays: Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay each have unique scenery, making them a paradise for photographers.?
Fish Viewing Platform: You can overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire Kanas Lake, making it an excellent spot for checking in.?
IV. Cuisine?
The cuisine in the Kanas area is mainly local specialties, such as roast mutton and milk tea:?
Roast Mutton: The meat is tender and juicy, without any sheepy smell, and taking a bite is mouthwatering.?
Milk Tea: Rich milk fragrance mixed with a hint of tea aroma, taking a sip warms both the body and heart.?
In addition, attractions such as Hadeng Viewing Platform and Hemu Village are also worth visiting. Meanwhile, pay attention to practical advice such as booking accommodation in advance and purchasing tickets through a real-name timed reservation system.?
Above is the detailed guide to Kanas, I hope it will be helpful for your trip.?