Xinjiang Kanas travel guide includes transportation, accommodation, attraction recommendations, and travel tips.?
Transportation:?
Airplane: Fly to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, then transfer to a flight to Kanas Airport. Kanas Airport is located in Burqin County, about 50 kilometers away from Kanas Scenic Area.?
Train: From Urumqi, you can take a train to Beitun City or Altay City, then transfer to a bus to Kanas.?
Self-driving: From Urumqi, take G30 Expressway to Burqin, then transfer to G216 National Highway to reach Kanas. The total distance is about 800 kilometers, taking about 10 hours.?
Accommodation:?
There are various accommodation choices within Kanas Scenic Area, such as Kanas Village Resort and Kanas Lakeside Hotel, convenient for exploring the scenic area.?
Burqin County, as the nearest county to Kanas, also has abundant accommodation options with relatively affordable prices.?
There are also camping bases within the scenic area, suitable for tourists who enjoy outdoor activities.?
Attraction Recommendations:?
Kanas Lake: The core attraction of Kanas Scenic Area, famous for its mysterious legend of the ‘water monster’. The lake is spacious with clear water, surrounded by snow-capped mountains.?
Fish Viewing Terrace: Offers a panoramic view of Kanas Lake.?
Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, Shenxian Bay: These scenic spots are picturesque and great places for taking photos.?
Hemu Village: An original wooden house village where you can experience local life.?
Travel Tips:?
Recommended tour route: Shenxian Bay – Moon Bay – Wolong Bay. Each bay has a 10-minute stop for the shuttle bus. You can also visit lesser-known attractions such as Yaze Lake.?
The ways to enjoy Kanas Lake include viewing the panoramic view from Fish Viewing Terrace, taking a boat tour of the lake, and strolling along the lakeside.?
Note that the sunset time in Xinjiang is two hours later than that in Beijing. Make sure to plan your itinerary accordingly. Meanwhile, the UV rays in Xinjiang are strong, so be sure to protect yourself from sunburn.?
In addition, the ticket prices for Kanas Scenic Area vary according to different types of tickets and shuttle bus fees. Tourists can choose the appropriate ticket type according to their needs.?
. During the tour, you can also taste the local Xinjiang cuisine and ethnic cuisine.?