The Kanas off-season travel guide mainly includes information on transportation, accommodation, recreational activities, cuisine, and precautions.?
Transportation:?
Self-driving: Starting from Urumqi, you can choose the route of Burqin-Jadengyu-Kanas or Burqin-Baihaba Village-Kanas. During the off-season, self-driving vehicles can enter the scenic area directly without needing to take a shuttle bus.?
Airplane: You can arrive at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and then take a connecting flight to Kanas Airport, or choose to take a train to Altay or Burqin and then transfer to a car.?
Accommodation:?
Both Kanas New Village and Old Village are good choices. The New Village is quiet with fewer people, while the Old Village has more complete supporting facilities. In addition, Hemu Village and Baihaba Village also have accommodation options, although they may not be as well-developed as Kanas, they have a unique charm.?
Recreational Activities:?
During the off-season, Kanas is dominated by ice and snow scenery, where you can engage in activities such as skiing, experiencing horse-drawn sledges, participating in the snow-splashing festival, or experiencing lake drifting on Kanas Lake and Sayram Lake.?
You can also take a leisurely walk in the Kanas primitive forest to feel the breath of nature and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. Baihaba Village, known as China’s ‘last primitive village’, is also worth visiting.?
Cuisine:?
The cuisine in the Kanas area is mainly characterized by Xinjiang specialties, such as roasted whole sheep, hand-grabbed rice, baked stuffed buns, etc. The Kanas Lake stewed fish within the scenic area is a must-try delicacy. In addition, there are many ethnic restaurants in Burqin County where you can taste the cuisine of Uyghur, Kazakh, and other ethnic groups.?
Precautions:?
Warmth: The diurnal temperature variation in the Kanas area is large, so it is necessary to bring warm clothing even during the off-season.?
Border Defense Permit: If you are heading to areas near the border, you may need to obtain a border defense permit.?
Ticket Price: The off-season ticket price is 100 yuan, which includes access to the Kanas, Hemu, and Baihaba scenic spots.?
In summary, although the weather is colder during the off-season in Kanas, the ice and snow scenery and abundant recreational activities still attract numerous tourists. When planning your itinerary, be sure to pay attention to preparations for transportation, accommodation, food, and warmth.?