The travel guide for Kanas mainly includes transportation guide, tour suggestions, accommodation recommendations, and food experience.?
Transportation Guide:?
Plane: You can arrive at the nearest airports to Kanas – Kanas Airport or Altay Airport. There are fewer direct flights to Kanas Airport and prices are higher, while Altay Airport has more flights. From Altay Airport, it takes about 4 hours by car to reach the entrance of Kanas Scenic Area.?
Train: Kanas does not have a train station. You can choose to first arrive at Urumqi or Altay Station, and then transfer to transportation heading to Kanas Scenic Area.?
Car: There are direct long-distance buses to Kanas Scenic Area from Urumqi, Burqin, and other places, with a journey time of about 8 hours.?
Tour Suggestions:?
Recommended tour route: Shenxian Bay – Moon Bay – Wolong Bay, with each bay having a 10-minute stop for the shuttle bus. In addition to the three bays, Yaze Lake is a lesser-known attraction with fewer people and beautiful scenery, suitable for hiking.?
Must-visit attractions: Fish Viewing Terrace, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Baihaba Village, etc. The Fish Viewing Terrace is the best place to view the panoramic view of Kanas Lake; Kanas Lake is clear and surrounded by mountains, offering a picturesque view; Hemu Village is an original natural eco-village with beautiful scenery; Baihaba Village is located on the China-Kazakhstan border, featuring unique scenery and honest local customs.?
Precautions: A border defense certificate is required to visit Baihaba and can be quickly processed at the police office in the Kanas Transit Center. The cost of admission plus the shuttle bus fee in Kanas is 230 yuan per person (specific prices may change, please refer to scenic area announcements for accuracy). Separate tickets are required for the Fish Viewing Terrace, Baihaba Village, and Hemu Village.?
Accommodation Recommendations:?
Accommodation within the scenic area: You can choose to stay in a homestay or hotel, which can save time on transportation and allow you to immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery. However, hardware facilities are limited, and accommodation is tight and prices are higher during peak seasons.?
Accommodation near the scenic area: There are good options such as Burqin International Hotel in Burqin County and Kanas Town by Kanas Lake.?
Food Experience:?
Specialty Cuisine: The cuisine in Kanas is mainly based on Xinjiang specialties, such as roasted whole lamb, hand-grabbed rice, and baked stuffed buns. The stewed fish from Kanas Lake within the scenic area is a must-try delicacy.?
In addition, the temperature difference between day and night in Kanas is large, so bring warm clothing; the ultraviolet rays in the scenic area are strong, so take proper sunscreen measures.?
. When planning your itinerary, you can make appropriate adjustments according to your own time and points of interest.?