The Kanas travel guide covers transportation, accommodation, recommended attractions, and travel time, among other aspects.?
Transportation:?
Plane: You can arrive at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and then take a connecting flight to Kanas Airport, with a flight duration of about 1 hour.?
Train: The distance from Kanas Railway Station to the scenic area is far. Tourists can choose to take the train to Burqin Station and then transfer to a coach to Kanas.?
Car: There are direct coaches from Urumqi, Burqin, and other places to Kanas Scenic Area, with a journey time of about 8 hours.?
Accommodation:?
Accommodation inside the scenic area: It is recommended to stay in hotels or homestays within the scenic area to save time on transportation and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. The accommodation facilities inside the scenic area are relatively complete, such as Kanas Village and Kanas Lake Resort.?
Accommodation near the scenic area: Burqin International Hotel in Burqin County and Kanas Town near Kanas Lake are also good choices.?
Recommended Attractions:?
Kanas Lake: The core attraction of the scenic area, with clear lake water surrounded by snow-capped mountains, it is breathtakingly beautiful.?
Fish Viewing Platform: Overlook the entire scenery of Kanas Lake and feel the grandeur of nature.?
Kanas Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay): Scenic and picturesque, it is a paradise for hikers.?
Hemu Village: A primitive wooden house village where you can experience local life.?
Baihaba Village: Known as the ‘First Village in the Northwest’, it is less crowded, scenic, small, and exquisite.?
Travel Time:?
The best travel times are spring, summer, and autumn, but winter also has its unique charm. In spring and summer, the mountains are blooming with flowers and the birch forests are lush and green; in autumn, the forests are dyed in layers of colors, resembling an oil painting; and in winter, it fulfills all expectations of snow.?
In addition, Kanas offers a rich variety of cuisine such as roast whole sheep, hand-grabbed rice, roast stuffed buns, and local Kanas Lake stewed fish that are worth trying.?
. When visiting, please note that the diurnal temperature variation in Kanas is large. Bring warm clothing and take sunscreen measures.?
The above information is for reference only, and the specific itinerary needs to be adjusted according to personal preferences and time.?