The recommended Kanas tourism and photography route is as follows: **?
Classic Kanas Photography Route (5-7 days)?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi, pass through the 216 Desert Highway, visit Koktokay scenic area including Shenzhong Mountain and Yileimu Lake, and spend the night in Koktokay Town.?
Day 2: Depart from Koktokay Town, visit the Third Mine Pit and Colorful Beach, then proceed to the border town of Burqin. In the evening, stroll through the night market on the Burqin riverbank and spend the night in Burqin.?
Day 3: Depart from Burqin, enjoy the scenery of Kanas Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay) along the way, then visit Kanas Lake and Kanas Old Village, and spend the night in Kanas scenic area.?
Recommended photography spots: the morning mist at Shenxian Bay, the S-shaped curve of Moon Bay, and the deep waters of Wolong Bay.?
Day 4: Get up early to capture the morning mist over Kanas Lake, then climb up to Guanyu Platform to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake. In the afternoon, take a boat tour of the lake and hike at Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. In the evening, proceed to Hemu scenic area via Hemu Highway for overnight stay.?
Recommended photography spots: the morning light and sea of clouds at Guanyu Platform, the cattle and sheep by the lake, and the reflections of trees.?
Day 5: Overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village from the observation deck, capture the morning mist, sunrise, and Birch Forest, then visit Hemu Bridge and Hemu River, and return to Burqin for overnight stay.?
Recommended photography spots: the morning mist and sunrise in Hemu Village, Birch Forest.?
Day 6: Depart from Burqin, visit the Urho Devil’s City, Yadan Landform, and Baili Oilfield, experience the scenery of the desert and Gobi, and spend the night in Kuitun.?
Day 7 (optional): Depart from Kuitun, visit the S101 National Defense Highway, Colorful Danxia Landform, and Phoenix Lake, then end the trip.?
This route covers the main attractions and photography holy sites in Kanas and its surroundings, suitable for photography enthusiasts who wish to fully experience the scenery of Kanas and capture beautiful photos. Depending on the season and weather changes, the itinerary can also be flexibly adjusted to capture the best shooting opportunities, such as the golden autumn leaves or snowy landscapes in winter.?