The travel guide for Kanas Lake during the National Day holiday mainly includes itinerary planning, scenic spot recommendations, and practical tips:?
I. Itinerary Planning?
Preparations Before Departure?
Book Lodging and Tickets: It is recommended to book lodging and tickets for Kanas Lake and surrounding attractions at least one month in advance to avoid overcrowding during peak seasons?
Transportation Options: You can choose an airplane as the main mode of transportation, departing from Altay Airport to Kanas. Upon arrival, you can take a shuttle bus to various attractions?
Luggage Preparation: Prepare appropriate clothing according to the weather forecast, including warm down jackets and sweaters to protect against temperature differences between day and night. In addition, sunscreen, sunglasses, and common medications are also essentials?
Recommended Itinerary?
Day 1: Arrive in Kanas, check into your pre-booked hotel or homestay. After a short rest, you can take a break by Kanas Lake and admire the clarity and tranquility of the lake water?
Day 2: Visit Kanas Lake and Fish Viewing Terrace. In the morning, take a shuttle bus to tour Kanas Lake and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. In the afternoon, head to Fish Viewing Terrace to gaze far into the distance at the full view of Kanas Lake?
Day 3: Hike through the Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) and visit Hemu Village. In the morning, choose one of them for a hike, and in the afternoon, head to Hemu Village to enjoy the scenery along the way?
Day 4: In-depth tour of Hemu Village and return trip. In the morning, take an in-depth tour within Hemu Village, visit Tuwa villages, and admire natural beauty such as morning mist and sunrises. After that, prepare for the return trip?
II. Scenic Spot Recommendations?
Kanas Lake: Take a cruise boat to experience the beauty of the lake up close and take photos for memories. Stroll along the lakeside and enjoy a leisurely time. You may encounter two wonders of Kanas: the kilometer-long deadwood dike and sea of clouds with Buddha’s light?
Fish Viewing Terrace: Climb 1086 steps to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas and feel the grandeur of nature. It is recommended to watch sunrises or sunsets. The attraction may not be open in bad weather?
Three Bays: Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay. Hike through the forest and have close encounters with wild mushrooms and squirrels. The entire hiking route is about 5-6 kilometers long, with the essential section being about 3 kilometers?
Hemu Village: Experience the folk customs of the Tuwa people and the pristine natural scenery. Visit Tuwa villages and admire natural beauty such as morning mist and sunrises?
III. Practical Tips?
Ticket Information: Scenic area + shuttle bus one-day entry is 230 yuan, two-day entry is 270 yuan?
Lodging Suggestions: You can choose to stay within the Kanas scenic area for an immersive experience; or stay in Jiadenyu for better value, but you will need to take a shuttle bus to enter and exit the scenic area?
Dining Recommendations: Taste local specialty foods, such as Tuwa people’s grilled mutton, cheese, and yogurt, etc.?
Tuwa People’s Home Visit: You can experience visiting Tuwa people’s homes in both Kanas Village and Hemu Village. Watch the marmot band’s performance and enjoy ethnic cuisine (fees apply)?
I hope this guide can help you plan a pleasant trip to Kanas Lake!?
