Kanas is a comprehensive eco-tourism area that integrates various natural landscapes such as glaciers, snowfields, mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, and grasslands. It is a popular tourist destination in Xinjiang.
Kanas scenic area is located in the middle section of the Altai Mountains in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, on the border with Kazakhstan, Russia, and Mongolia. The scenic area is vast and has numerous natural and cultural landscapes. Among them, Kanas Lake is the core attraction of the scenic area. The lake water is clear and the surrounding mountains embrace it, creating a picturesque scenery that is praised as a ‘fairyland on earth’. Tourists can stroll along the wooden栈道 by the lake to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, or climb up the Fish Viewing Platform to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake and feel its awe-inspiring beauty.
In addition, Kanas scenic area also includes primitive natural ecological villages such as Hemu Village and Baihaba Village. These villages have beautiful scenery and simple folk customs, making them excellent places to experience local folk customs and natural landscapes. Tourists can experience the traditional lifestyle of the Tuwa people in these villages, taste local specialty foods, enjoy traditional musical instrument performances, and gain a deep understanding of the local culture and history.
In Kanas scenic area, tourists can also visit attractions such as Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Shenxian Bay. These attractions have their own unique characteristics and are extremely beautiful. Wolong Bay is named after a sandbar in the center of the bay that resembles a huge dragon lying quietly in the water; Moon Bay is famous for its crescent-shaped bay and beautiful scenery; and Shenxian Bay is often shrouded in mist, giving people a mysterious and serene feeling.
In short, Kanas scenic area is a place full of charm and mystery, whether it is natural scenery or cultural landscapes, both are worth exploring and experiencing by tourists.