Travel Guide to Kanas, Xinjiang?
For traveling to Kanas, you can refer to the following guide:?
Means of transportation:?
Plane: The nearest airport to Kanas is Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. After arrival, you can choose to take a flight to Kanas Airport, which takes about 1 hour. Alternatively, you can take a train from Urumqi to Buerjin Station and then transfer to a car to Kanas.?
Self-driving: Starting from Urumqi, the drive is about 11-14 hours, but please note that private cars are not allowed into the scenic area during peak seasons.?
Accommodation recommendations:?
Accommodation inside the scenic area: You can choose to stay in hotels or homestays within the scenic area, such as Kanas Village Resort and Kanas Lakeside Resort. This can save time on transportation and allow you to immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery.?
Accommodation around the scenic area: There are also many hotels and homestays to choose from, such as Buerjin International Hotel in Buerjin County.?
Tourist attractions:?
Kanas scenic area includes landscapes such as Hemu Village, Kanas Lake, and Baihaba Village. It is recommended to reasonably arrange your time for sightseeing.?
The Fish Viewing Terrace, Hemu scenic area, Baihaba scenic area, etc. are also worth visiting. Corresponding tickets and shuttle bus tickets need to be purchased.?
Food recommendations:?
There is a variety of delicious food in Kanas scenic area and its surroundings, such as freshly baked Nang (a type of Uyghur bread), sesame Nang, spicy pepper Nang, meat Nang, and milk-flavored Nang. You can taste the local specialties.?
Other precautions:?
The temperature difference between morning and night is large, so remember to bring some warm clothing.?
There are many mosquitoes in the scenic area, especially after rain, so remember to bring mosquito repellent.?
For attire, it’s advisable to wear brightly colored dresses for photo-taking, as they look super beautiful.?
You might get hungry on the way, so it’s recommended to bring some snacks.?
I hope this guide can help you create wonderful memories in Kanas, Xinjiang!?