Which month is good to visit Kanas in Northern Xinjiang!
Maybe everyone is not very familiar with Kanas in Northern Xinjiang, but it has a world-famous name—Pure Land on Earth. The beauty of this place is beyond description, because no language or vocabulary can express its beauty. So which month is good to visit Kanas in Northern Xinjiang? Let me give you a detailed introduction.
Kanas Lake is located in the north of Burqin County, 150 kilometers away from the county seat. It is a mountain lake situated in the deep mountains of the Altay Mountains. "Kanas" is a Mongolian word meaning "lake in the valley". Kanas Lake is 1,374 meters above sea level, 24 kilometers long from north to south, with an average width of about 1.9 kilometers. The lake is 188.5 meters deep and covers an area of 45.73 square kilometers. The total area of the natural landscape reserve is 5,588 square kilometers. The snow-capped peaks surround Kanas Lake, with green slopes, dark forests, colorful flowers, and butterflies. The lake and mountains are beautifully scenic. This is the only distribution area of flora and fauna of the Southern Siberian region in China. It is home to precious tree species of the Siberian region such as larch, Korean pine, spruce, and fir, as well as numerous birch forests. There are 83 families, 298 genera, and 798 species known here. There are 39 species of mammals, 117 species of birds, 4 species of amphibians and reptiles, 7 species of fish in the lake, and more than 300 species of insects.
Many kinds of flowers, trees, birds, and animals are unique in Xinjiang and even the whole country. The region is interspersed with forests and grasslands, with numerous rivers and lakes. The natural landscape is gorgeous, with extremely high value for tourism, nature conservation, scientific research, and historical and cultural heritage. Kanas Village scenic spot: The fence encloses lush vegetation, with a trestle bridge extending into the lake. Standing at the end of the bridge, you can view the morning fog on the hillside and the scenery by the lake.
Kanas in Northern Xinjiang is a beautiful and pure place in Xinjiang. There is no pollution here, and it is the only place in the world that has not been developed and utilized. This is a very high praise, but it is not exaggerated at all to use it to describe Kanas in Northern Xinjiang. This also proves the beauty here. When you really come to Kanas, you will find that not coming here earlier is such a big regret. The beauty here is not limited to a certain place, but everywhere. You can’t find any flaws in a photo taken casually with a camera. When is the best time to travel here? Personally, I suggest coming here in summer and autumn every year. This is the most beautiful time of the year here, and also the time when there are many tourists here. People come here at this time to appreciate the charm of Kanas. In summer, it is a sea of flowers, with blooming flowers everywhere, making our eyes full of colorful scenery. Coming here at this time not only allows us to taste various sweet fruits and satisfy our taste buds, but also engage in rafting, driving away the summer heat, and experiencing different kinds of passion together, leaving a beautiful memory for our Kanas trip. Coming here to travel in autumn is also a good choice. The scenery at this time is charming, and all places begin to take on a golden hue. In such a cool climate, walking alone on the beautiful paths of Kanas, feeling the magic of nature, and cultivating one’s own sentiment, can make the whole person immerse in such beautiful scenery. During the peak tourist season in Kanas, it will also cause prices here to skyrocket. So coming here to travel at other times is also a good choice, with not too many people, and you can also experience different scenery.
What to Do in Kanas
Viewing the Lake
Kanas Lake is crescent-shaped, with the east shore being the inner side of the crescent. Along the shore, there are 6 platforms protruding towards the center of the lake, forming 6 orderly bays. The scenery of Kanas Lake is relatively concentrated, mainly in two locations, with the lake area being one of them. Most hikers will visit the Fish Viewing Pavilion, a major scenic spot in Kanas. Take a speedboat to the other side of the lake, and the Fish Viewing Pavilion is built on a steep slope, offering a commanding view of Kanas Lake. If you would like to have a close encounter with this beautiful lake, taking a walk along the lake as the sky darkens is a good choice. The path from your accommodation to the lake area follows the water, with well-maintained wooden walkways, tall and dense trees, and the sound of birds chirping. The primitive forests around the lake are dense, with sunny slopes covered in lush grass. Clear water, blue skies, green mountains, white clouds, snowy meadows blend seamlessly together, creating breathtaking lake and mountain scenery. Every autumn, the forests are dyed in rich colors, and the scenery is picturesque, making it a paradise for photographers.
Drinking Tea, Chatting, and Soaking in the Sun
The sunshine in Kanas is charming and warm. Pour yourself a cup of tea and sit in front of your favorite scenery, feeling the warmth of the sun. Put on your headphones and play some free and soothing music, or chat with locals in their stiff Chinese, or just stare at the sky and listen to the birds. At this moment, you will understand what it means to relax without doing anything, what it means to be serene with your mind floating away.
Photography
Whether you are a professional photographer, a color enthusiast, or just someone who likes photography, in Kanas, in Hemu Village, in Baihaba, the autumn scenery of Kanas offers images, colors, layers, lighting, landscapes, people, and scenes…none are missing! As long as you have a camera or camcorder.
Studying Plants and Animals
If you are a researcher or enthusiast of plants and animals, this is the only distribution area of the South Siberian flora in China, where larch, Korean pine, spruce, fir, and other precious tree species, as well as numerous birch forests grow. There are 798 species belonging to 298 genera in 83 families. There are 39 species of mammals, 117 species of birds, 4 species of amphibians and reptiles, 7 species of fish in the lake, and over 300 species of insects.
Sketching
For painters and painting enthusiasts, Kanas is a great place for sketching in Northern Xinjiang, especially in autumn. It’s like nature using a brush to generously splash pure blue skies, clear lakes, and golden and crimson autumn leaves onto this land, and then adding a dazzling streak of sunshine.
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