The recommended itinerary for a 2-day Kanas tour is as follows:?
Day 1: Explore Kanas Lake and the Three Bays?
Set out in the morning and try to arrive at Kanas scenic area as early as possible to avoid the peak crowd and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the morning. First, head to Kanas Lake. It is recommended to take a panoramic photo when the morning fog clears, as this is when the most beautiful scenery can be captured. Kanas Lake is known as the "God-overturned palette", with lake water as blue as jade reflecting the surrounding snow-capped mountains and forests, breathtakingly beautiful.?
Next, you can take the scenic area shuttle bus or hike to Shenxian Bay. Shenxian Bay’s lake water is clear and the surroundings are surrounded by mountains and forests. The morning mist is like a dream, making it an excellent location for taking photos.?
At noon, you can have lunch at the transfer center within the scenic area or nearby and taste local specialties.?
In the afternoon, continue to visit Moon Bay and Wolong Bay. Moon Bay’s river channel bends like a crescent, breathtakingly beautiful; Wolong Bay is famous for its peaceful lake water and surrounding natural scenery. Both places are great for hiking and taking photos.?
In the evening, you can choose to stay at a homestay or hotel within the scenic area to experience local folk customs and enjoy a delicious dinner.?
Day 2: Deeply experience Kanas scenic area?
In the morning, you can head to the Fish Viewing Terrace to overlook the entire Kanas National Geological Park. Although it requires climbing 1000 steps, the scenery at the top is definitely worth it.?
Afterwards, you can choose to take a boat tour on Kanas Lake (if interested) and take photos in the middle of the lake. However, some tourists believe that the boat ride is too short for good photos, so this part can be selected according to personal preference.?
Another option is to take a horse ride and enjoy the experience of horse riding under the warm autumn sunshine. Arrange a time with the groom and leisurely explore Kanas scenic area on horseback.?
In the afternoon, you can continue to stroll around the scenic area or choose to return to your favorite places to take photos again. You can also visit the Old and New Villages, which retain strong natural features and have many local specialties and handicrafts.?
In the evening, end the 2-day Kanas tour and return to your accommodation or continue to the next tourist destination.?
For a 2-day Kanas tour, it is advisable to wear comfortable and non-slip shoes as most of the scenic areas are mountain paths; meanwhile, due to the large temperature difference between morning and night in Kanas, be sure to bring a warm jacket and down coat.?
. Besides, don’t forget to bring a camera or a mobile phone to capture the beautiful moments of this journey.?