The Kanas travel guide mainly includes transportation guide, accommodation suggestions, must-visit attractions and activities, food recommendations, and precautions.?
I. Transportation Guide?
Airplane: You can fly to Kanas Airport, which is about 60 kilometers away from the scenic area. There are buses to the scenic area.?
Train: You can first go to Altay City or Beitun City Railway Station, and then take a taxi or a direct bus to Kanas.?
Self-driving: The journey from Urumqi takes about 11-14 hours. During peak seasons, private cars are not allowed into the scenic area and must be parked at the parking lot next to the Jiadenyu Ticket Station, and then take the shuttle bus to enter.?
Public transportation: There are buses or shuttle buses from Burqin County to Kanas scenic area.?
II. Accommodation Suggestions?
Accommodation inside the scenic area: It is recommended to stay in hotels or homestays within the scenic area, which can save time on transportation and allow you to be surrounded by beautiful scenery. The accommodation facilities are relatively complete, such as Kanas Village and Kanas Lake Resort.?
Accommodation around the scenic area: Such as Burqin International Hotel in Burqin County and Kanas Town by Kanas Lake.?
III. Must-visit Attractions and Activities?
Kanas Lake: Take a cruise boat or go whitewater rafting to experience the beauty of the lake. However, please note that the cruise boat experience may be relatively ordinary, while whitewater rafting is more exciting.?
Fish Viewing Terrace: Climb up 1068 steps (some say 1086 steps) to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas and feel the grandeur of nature.?
Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay): Hike through the forest and have close encounters with wild mushrooms and little squirrels. The scenery between Moon Bay and Wolong Bay is particularly beautiful.?
Bahaba Village: After obtaining a border defense certificate, explore the mystery and beauty of this border village, which is known as the "First Village in the Northwest" with few people and beautiful scenery.?
Kanas Primitive Forest: Walk in the primitive forest to feel the breath of nature.?
IV. Food Recommendations?
Specialty cuisine: The cuisine in Kanas area is mainly based on Xinjiang specialties, such as roast whole sheep, hand-grabbed rice, and baked stuffed buns.?
Local specialties: Kanas Lake stewed fish is a must-try delicacy. It has delicious meat and is nutritious.?
Ethnic cuisine: There are many ethnic restaurants around Burqin County in the scenic area, where you can taste the cuisine of Uyghur, Kazak, and other ethnic groups.?
V. Precautions?
Warm clothing: The temperature difference between day and night in Kanas is large, so warm clothing should be brought.?
Sunscreen: The ultraviolet rays in the scenic area are strong, so sunscreen measures need to be taken.?
Tickets: The tickets for Kanas scenic area and the shuttle bus fare need to be understood in advance to reasonably arrange the playing time.?
Travel time: The best time to visit Kanas is from May to October every year.?
The above information is for reference only. The specific itinerary needs to be adjusted according to personal interests and time.?