The travel guide for Kanas from August to September mainly includes the best travel time, must-visit attractions, tourist activities, and preparations.?
Best Travel Time:?
August to September is the prime time to visit Kanas. In August, the weather is cool, sunny, and the vegetation is lush, making the natural scenery most enchanting; in September, it enters early autumn, and the mountains and forests of Kanas are dyed in a riot of colors by nature’s palette, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts.?
Must-Visit Attractions:?
Kanas Scenic Area: Known as the ‘God’s Backyard’, it boasts mountains, lakes, and forests, picturesque throughout the four seasons, especially in autumn. The scenery of the Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) is superb. Climbing up to the Fish Viewing Platform, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Kanas Lake.?
Hemu Village: Hemu Bridge, Hadeng Observation Deck, Meili Peak, Yuanjiang Bridge, Birch Forest, Hongbasi Grassland, and other attractions are worth visiting. Here, you can experience horse riding through river valley forests, drifting on the Hemu River, feeding eagles in the village, and other unique activities.?
Tourist Activities:?
Hiking: Kanas and Hemu Village offer top-notch hiking experiences in China. You can choose different hiking routes based on your interests and physical condition, such as the Three Bays Hike or Hemu Hike, to further immerse yourself in the natural scenery of Kanas.?
Photography: The colorful Kanas in September is the perfect time for photography enthusiasts. Bring your camera or phone to capture these beautiful moments.?
Preparations:?
Clothing: In August, bring light clothing and sun-protective clothing; in September, you should prepare thick coats, sweaters, and other warm clothing. Additionally, due to the large temperature difference between morning and night in the Kanas area, it is recommended to bring rain gear and comfortable hiking shoes or mountaineering shoes.?
Supplies: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, moisturizing skincare products, commonly used medicines, etc., are all essential travel supplies.?
Transportation: You can choose to fly to Altay Airport first, then transfer to a bus or carpool to Kanas; alternatively, you can take a train to Beitun Railway Station, and there are shuttle buses or chartered buses to the scenic area after exiting the station; self-driving is also a good choice, but you need to plan the route in advance and pay attention to mountain road safety.?
Above is the travel guide for Kanas from August to September, hoping it will be helpful for your trip.?