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Kanas is a rare ‘pure land on earth’ in the world. Its beauty is difficult to capture with any highly skilled photography, but photos taken casually will amaze anyone who sees them. Kanas is not only rich in natural resources and biological species, but its tourism environment and human resources are also unique. Kanas has the majesty of northern scenery and the delicacy of southern landscapes. In addition, there are attractions such as ‘sea of clouds and Buddha’s light’, ‘color-changing lake’, ‘floating wood causeway’, and ‘lake monster’, making it the most attractive scenic area in Xinjiang!
The best times to visit are the flower sea in June and the golden autumn in September. The mountains will be closed after National Day. Entering before the closure and spending the winter in isolation with the locals will have a unique charm.
Border defense certificate:
To travel to Hemu-Kanas, you only need a border defense certificate in Hababa. You can obtain a border defense certificate at your household registration location, Kashgar, or Bulun. Alternatively, you can directly apply for one at the Kanas scenic area with your ID card.
Diurnal temperature variation:
The diurnal temperature variation in the Kanas area is very large. The temperature at sunrise in the early morning is around -5℃, and it can reach 27℃ during strong midday sunshine. When watching the sunrise, be sure to wear a down jacket, sweater, and woolen pants. It is best to wear a hat to protect your ears. Normally, wearing a thin sweater is sufficient for walking around the scenic area. Military coats are available for rent within the scenic area for 30 yuan per day.
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To travel to Kanas, you basically need to transfer from Urumqi, Xinjiang. Transfer options include airplanes, coaches, chartered cars, and self-driving.
Airplane:
There are four flights a day, with a flight duration of about 50 minutes. Compared to other modes of transportation, flying is the most comfortable and convenient way to get there. Kanas Airport is located at the southern edge of the Kanas scenic area, 74 kilometers northwest of Bulun County.
From the airport to Kanas scenic area: The airport shuttle bus ticket price is 60 yuan, and the journey takes about 1 hour.
Coach:
To get to Kanas by car from Urumqi, you first need to go to Bulun, then take a car to Jiadenyu, and finally transfer to a scenic area shuttle bus to reach the Kanas scenic area. Buses depart from Urumqi Nianzigou Station twice a day: one at 11:00 am and one overnight bus at 8:00 pm with sleeper berths. The ticket price is around 170-180 yuan, and the journey takes about 9 hours.
From Bulun County Bus Station to Jiadenyu: Buses depart at 9:00 am and 3:00 pm every day, with a ticket price of 35 yuan. It takes about 3 hours to reach Jiadenyu.
Chartered car:
Chartering a car is a good choice to enjoy the scenery along the way.
The round trip from Urumqi to Kanas is 1600 kilometers, with a rental price of 1800 yuan (for a 15-seat Kinglong van). During the off-peak season, you may encounter drivers who charge around 500 yuan for a one-way trip, and you can negotiate the price.