A 5-7 day tour to Kanas is recommended to fully appreciate its natural scenery and cultural landscapes. Here is a detailed travel recommendation:?
First of all, the Kanas scenic area is mainly divided into two parts: Kanas and Hemu Village. The Kanas scenic area can be further divided into attractions such as the Fish Viewing Terrace, Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay), Baihaba Village, Kanas Lake, and Kanas New Village.?
For a 5-7 day itinerary, you can refer to the following arrangement:?
Day 1: Arrive in Kanas. You can choose to depart from Yining Airport and take a vehicle to Kanas Lake. After checking into your hotel, have a good rest.?
Or arrive in Urumqi first and then head to Kanas, enjoying scenery such as the Kalamaili Nature Reserve along the way.?
Day 2: Begin exploring the area by Kanas Lake. You can walk or bike along the lakeside, visit the Kanas Lake Museum, take a boat tour in the afternoon, and participate in a bonfire party in the evening.?
If you arrive late the previous day, this day can also be used for acclimatization and rest.?
Day 3: You can choose to go hiking with necessities and start your adventure. The mountainous scenery along the way will definitely make you reluctant to leave.?
Or visit the Fish Viewing Terrace to enjoy a panoramic view of Kanas Lake, which requires climbing 1,068 steps.?
Day 4: Visit surrounding attractions such as Koktokay, Baihaba Songsaier Glacier, and Mongolian villages to feel different natural scenery and cultural atmospheres.?
You can also choose to relax by Kanas Lake, go fishing, kayaking, or boating to experience the joys of the lake.?
Day 5: If the itinerary is relatively flexible, you can continue to explore the natural landscapes of Kanas, such as heading to Flaming Mountain and Tengguli River Scenic Area.?
Or choose to visit Hemu Village to experience the local folk culture and natural scenery.?
Day 6: Spend the whole day in Hemu Village. You can choose to ride a horse through the primitive forest in the Kanas scenic area to experience the primitiveness and wildness of nature.?
Camping can be chosen in the evening to enjoy the night under the starry sky.?
Day 7 (if a 7-day tour is arranged): Pack your bags, check out, and take a vehicle back to Yining Airport or another destination to end this unforgettable journey.?
Or continue to other attractions such as Burqin and Wulungu Lake.?
During the trip, please pay attention to the following points:?
Baihaba Village requires a border defense certificate, which can be obtained at the Kanas shuttle bus transfer point. Mainland residents need to use their ID cards to apply.?
Tickets and shuttle bus passes need to be purchased for both Kanas and Hemu Village.?
Reasonably arrange your itinerary according to the season and weather conditions to ensure travel safety.?
In general, Kanas is a place full of charm and mystery, and it is worth visiting for both its natural scenery and cultural landscapes. I hope the above travel recommendations can provide useful references for your trip to Kanas.?