A 10-day travel guide to Kanas can include the following itinerary:?
D1: Arrive in Urumqi?
Start your Xinjiang trip and feel the romance and freedom of the Asian Heart Capital. You can visit Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum. The museum showcases a history of exotic customs spanning five thousand years, especially the Loulan Beauty Exhibition, which is a must-see.?
D2-D3: Urumqi – Burqin?
Pass through the S21 Desert Highway and visit Colorful Beach. The sunset scenery at Colorful Beach is particularly stunning, but the weather is unpredictable.?
Then head to Hemu to explore the fairyland of Kanas Lake.?
D4: Hemu Village?
Visit Hemu Village, known as God’s Backyard, and feel the beauty of nature. Especially at sunrise, the small wooden cabins, curling smoke, and morning mist make you feel like you are in a utopia.?
D5: Hemu Village – Kanas Scenic Area?
Visit Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay, Kanas Lake, and the Fish Viewing Pavilion. Moon Bay is one of the most beautiful scenic spots in Kanas scenic area. The leaves are golden yellow in autumn, and the lake water is as green as jade.?
The Fish Viewing Pavilion offers a breathtaking view of the entire Kanas Lake.?
D6: Kanas – Baihaba Village?
Visit the China-Kazakhstan border. Baihaba Village is known as China’s "last primitive village" and has a strong folk customs atmosphere.?
D7: Baihaba Village – Urho Devil’s City?
Visit the Devil’s City. After millions of years of wind erosion, the landform here is ever-changing, especially at sunrise and sunset, which gives it an otherworldly feel.?
D8: Urho – Sayram Lake – Yining?
Visit Sayram Lake. The azure lake paired with the snowy mountains behind it is breathtakingly beautiful.?
Then head to Yining.?
D9: Yining – Nalati Grassland – Urumqi?
Enjoy a one-day trip to Nalati Grassland and have afternoon tea at the car camping site. Then return to Urumqi, enjoying the magnificent scenery of the Duku Highway along the way.?
D10: Urumqi – Return trip?
End your Xinjiang trip and return home from Urumqi.?
In addition, please note the following points during your trip:?
Transportation: You can choose to go to Kanas by plane, train, or car, depending on your personal schedule and budget.?
Lodging: There are complete accommodation facilities inside and around Kanas scenic area, such as Kanas Mountain Villa, Kanas Lake Resort, Burqin International Hotel, etc.?
Food: The cuisine in Kanas is mainly based on Xinjiang’s specialties, such as roast whole sheep, hand-grabbed rice, baked stuffed buns, etc. There is also the must-try Kanas Lake stewed fish.?
Precautions: The diurnal temperature variation in Kanas is large, so please bring warm clothing; the ultraviolet rays in the scenic area are strong, so sunscreen measures should be taken; in addition, it is necessary to purchase Kanas scenic area tickets and shuttle bus tickets in advance.?
The above guide is for reference only. The specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and actual conditions. Wish you a pleasant journey!?