Recommended three-day tour itinerary for Kanas is as follows:?
Day 1: Kanas Lake and Tuwa Village?
Morning: Upon arrival in Kanas, first check in and take a short rest.?
Afternoon: Visit Kanas Lake. Kanas Lake is known as the "Most Beautiful Lake in China" with clear water and picturesque scenery surrounded by mountains.?
You can take a walk along the lake to feel the tranquility and beauty of the lake water.?
Evening: Visit the Tuwa village to experience the local unique folk customs and primitive natural scenery.?
Day 2: Guanyutai and Kanas’s Three Bays?
Morning: Head to Guanyutai. Guanyutai is located by Kanas Lake and is the best spot to view the panoramic view of Kanas Lake. It requires some climbing, but the scenery is definitely worth it.?
It is recommended to visit as early as possible to avoid missing the beautiful scenery.?
Afternoon: Visit Kanas’s Three Bays – Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, and Shenxian Bay. Each bay has unique natural scenery and is a paradise for photographers.?
Moon Bay’s lake water bends like a crescent moon, creating a charming scenery; Wolong Bay is famous for its unique shape and peaceful lake surface; Shenxian Bay resembles a fairyland in the morning fog, absolutely beautiful.?
Accommodation Suggestions: In the evening, you can choose to stay in Kanas Old Village or New Village. Old Village is right by Kanas Lake, convenient for continuing the tour the next day; New Village has more complete and comfortable facilities, but it is slightly farther from the lake.?
Day 3: Hemu Village Tour and Return Journey?
Morning: Visit Hemu Village. Hemu Village is a typical Tuwa village, preserving the original natural scenery and ethnic customs. You can take a stroll in the village to admire the primitive wooden houses and beautiful natural scenery.?
If time permits, you can also choose to take a cable car to Yunxiao Peak to enjoy a panoramic view of four countries.?
Afternoon: After finishing the tour of Hemu Village, start the return journey. Select a suitable mode of transportation based on the itinerary and traffic conditions.?
Precautions?
Document Preparation: Bring your ID card and border pass (for tourists within Xinjiang, apply at public security organs above the county level in your place of residence; for tourists outside Xinjiang, you can apply at the border police station behind the Kanas Transfer Center).?
Clothing Preparation: Choose appropriate clothing according to the season. In summer, you can prepare long-sleeved shirts, jackets, etc.; in winter, you need to bring down jackets, thick sweaters, thermal underwear, etc.?
Transportation Guide: You can choose to fly directly to Kanas Airport or first go to Urumqi and then transfer to a train to Beitun. From Beitun, take a coach to Burqin, and then take a direct bus to Jiadenyu.?
Internal transportation mainly relies on the scenic area shuttle bus.?
Through the above itinerary, you can fully appreciate the natural beauty and unique charm of Kanas. I hope this guide can provide useful reference for your trip to Kanas.?