The travel route guide for Kanas Lake is as follows:
Recommended Main Routes
Kanas Lake Touring
Method: You can take a paid boat tour to experience the beauty of the lake up close and take photos, or you can choose to walk along the lake to enjoy the natural scenery.
Cost: The cost of a boat tour is 120 yuan.
Fish Viewing Platform
Feature: Climb the 1086 steps (some say it’s 1068 steps) to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas and feel the grandeur of nature.
Advice: It is recommended to purchase a round-trip ticket (20 yuan) in advance for convenient touring. It is also recommended to watch the sunrise or sunset. The attractions may not be open in bad weather.
Three Bays Hiking
Attractions: Including Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, these places offer stunning natural scenery and are great spots for taking photos.
Touring Method: You can take a bus from the transfer center to Wolong Bay and then walk back to Moon Bay. Transportation here is relatively convenient.
Old Kanas Village
Feature: Immerse yourself in the tranquility and history of this ancient village to experience the local customs.
Baihaba Village
Feature: It is the village located in the northwesternmost part of China. To explore the mystery and beauty of this border village, you need to obtain a border defense permit.
Other Suggestions
Ticket Information: The ticket price for one-day entry to the scenic area and shuttle bus is 230 yuan, and for two-day entry, it is 270 yuan.
Accommodation Advice: You can choose to stay within the Kanas scenic area for an immersive experience, or stay in Jiadengyu, which offers better value for money but requires taking a bus to enter and exit the scenic area.
Food Recommendation: Visit the Fish Viewing Platform Café to enjoy a cup of coffee and feel the peaceful moments.
Time Arrangement: If you have half a day to play, you can focus on the Three Bays without going to the Fish Viewing Platform or boating on the lake. There are no shuttle buses leaving the scenic area after 8 PM, so please plan your time reasonably.
Transportation Information
External Transportation: You can fly directly to Kanas Airport and then take a direct bus to the scenic area gate at Jiadengyu; alternatively, you can first go to Urumqi, then take a train to Beitun, from where you can take a coach to Burqin, and finally take a direct bus to Jiadengyu; another option is to take a direct bus from Urumqi to Kanas.
Internal Transportation: During peak seasons, you need to take the scenic area shuttle bus. At Jiadengyu, you can transfer to shuttles bound for Kanas, Hemu, and Baihaba. There are also shuttle buses connecting various attractions within the Kanas scenic area. During off-peak seasons, you can drive in, but you must drive a four-wheel drive SUV with snow tires.
Following the above guide, you can fully experience the natural beauty and local culture of Kanas Lake. Wish you a pleasant journey!