The Kanas travel guide in September mainly includes recommendations for activities, itinerary arrangements, early preparations, precautions, and other key points.?
Recommendations for activities:?
Kanas Lake: Take the shuttle bus and walk a short distance to reach the lakeside to feel the beauty of the lakes and mountains.?
Three Bays (Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay): It is recommended to get off at Wolong Bay and walk down to the river along the wooden boardwalk. The scenery along the way is breathtaking.?
Hemu Village: With curling smoke, it seems like a fairyland and is a paradise for photographers.?
Haden Platform: Suitable for watching sunrises. The birch trees in the morning fog add a mysterious touch to the sunrise.?
Baihaba: Reputed as ‘one of the eight most beautiful towns in China’, it has primitive forests, log cabins, and a unique flavor.?
Itinerary arrangement suggestions:?
You can choose the classic seven-day tour route departing from Urumqi, visiting Burqin, Hemu Village, Kanas, Baihaba, and other places in sequence to experience the autumn scenery and folk customs of northern Xinjiang.?
Or choose a three-day, two-night self-driving tour itinerary. Fly from Urumqi to Altay and then drive to Hemu and Kanas to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.?
Early preparations and precautions:?
Documents: Carry your ID card. Tourists within Xinjiang should apply for a border pass at the public security organs above the county level of their permanent residence. Tourists outside Xinjiang can apply at the border police substation behind the Kanas transfer center.?
Clothing: The temperature in Kanas in September ranges from 5 degrees to 25 degrees. It is recommended to prepare lightweight autumn clothing and slightly thicker clothing to cope with the changeable weather.?
Other items: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, moisturizing skincare products, commonly used medications, etc.?
Transportation: You can choose to fly directly to Kanas Airport or first go to Urumqi and then transfer to other transportation means. Within the scenic area, you need to take the shuttle bus.?
Accommodation: The accommodation prices within the scenic area are slightly higher but save you time from queuing. You can choose according to your personal needs.?
Tickets: The ticket price for the Kanas scenic area is 160 yuan per person. The cost of the shuttle bus varies depending on the route. It is necessary to understand and purchase in advance.?
In addition, note that the weather in Kanas is changeable. Reasonably arrange your time and always pay attention to the announcement information in the scenic area.?
. During the trip, protect the environment, respect local customs, and ensure a pleasant and safe journey.?