The travel guide for Baihaba and Kanas mainly covers transportation, attractions, tickets and reservations, lodging, and other precautions.?
Transportation:?
To Kanas: Most people choose to enter Kanas from Jiadengyu. They need to first park their cars at the Jiadengyu Three-Dimensional Integrated Station, then take a free shuttle bus to the ticket booth (Kanas Ticket Office), and finally transfer to a shuttle bus to reach the Kanas Transfer Center.?
To Baihaba: You can take the shuttle bus from the Kanas transfer center, which takes about 1 hour one-way; alternatively, you can depart from Jiadengyu and take the scenic area coach, which takes about 2 hours to arrive.?
Self-driving tourists need to make reservations in advance, and during National Day, self-driving vehicles are not allowed into the scenic area.?
Attractions:?
Main attractions in Kanas: Kanas Lake, Guanyu Tai, and the Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay). Guanyu Tai is an excellent spot to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake, but reservations need to be made in advance; the Three Bays offer beautiful scenery and are suitable for hiking or sightseeing by car.?
Baihaba attractions: Known as the ‘First Village in Western China’, it borders Kazakhstan and boasts primitive forests and log cabins built by the Tuvans, with picturesque scenery. Must-visit attractions include the ‘First Village in Northwest China’ stone monument photo spot, observation decks, and the brookside.?
Tickets and reservations:?
Kanas: The price of tickets and shuttle bus fees varies depending on the number of entries into the park. Reservations can be made by time slots through the official account ‘Kanas Scenic Area’. Reservations are also required for the shuttle bus to Guanyu Tai, and there will be flow restrictions.?
Baihaba: The ticket price is lower than that of Kanas, and a shuttle bus ticket also needs to be purchased. Tourists need a border defense certificate to enter, which can be obtained with an ID card at the transfer center in Kanas or Habahe County.?
Lodging:?
Kanas: You can choose to stay in the new or old village within the scenic area, or return to Burqin County for accommodation. Lodging and dining options in Burqin Town are more convenient.?
Baihaba: There are some homestays in the village for tourists to choose from. Before checking in, please confirm if facilities such as underfloor heating and hot water are adequate.?
Other precautions:?
The shuttle buses in Kanas operate until 20:00. Be sure to arrive at the bus stop and leave the scenic area before this time.?
If hiking the Three Bays, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and allow enough time, as hiking plus taking photos is expected to take around 4 hours.?
A border defense certificate is required to enter Baihaba Village, and due to potential delays caused by weather or herdsmen moving their livestock, it is advisable to plan your time well.?
With the above guide, you can better plan your trip to Baihaba and Kanas and enjoy this beautiful natural journey.?