Xinjiang National Day Tourism, Golden Autumn Kanas Tourism, Photography
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Kanas is a Mongolian term meaning ‘beautiful and fertile, mysterious and unpredictable’. It is located deep in the mountains and dense forests of Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, and is one of the most beautiful scenic spots in northern Xinjiang and one of China’s most beautiful autumn destinations.
Kanas Lake captivates people with its mysterious lake monster, changing lake colors, and dazzling natural scenery. The lake water often changes color with the seasons and weather, creating a fantastic and enchanting lakeside scenery.
The surroundings of Kanas Lake are mixed primitive forests of spruce, fir, and Siberian larch. The sunny slopes are covered with dense grass. The different plant communities are clearly layered. Every autumn, the colorful forests display a dazzling array of colors. The ever-changing clouds above the forest and the winding Kanas River constitute the most dreamlike autumn scenery in Xinjiang.
Kanas Lake is an inland freshwater lake in the Kanas scenic area. The lake water comes from glacial meltwater from surrounding snow-capped mountains and local precipitation. With a lake surface elevation of 1,374 meters and an area of 45 square kilometers, it is an alpine lake formed by Quaternary glaciation and is one of China’s deep lakes. Kanas Lake is crescent-shaped, surrounded by lush coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forests that connect with the vast mountainous grasslands. It has been rated as China’s most beautiful lake by Chinese National Geography magazine.
Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay are collectively known as the ‘Three Bays’. They are iconic attractions of Kanas and one of the must-visit places when coming to Kanas. The first is Shenxian Bay, a shallow beach formed by the Kanas Lake in a low and gentle mountain stream area. Under sunlight, the lake surface shines with fine fragments of light, as if countless pearls are scattered freely. Hence, it is also called ‘Pearl Beach’. Coupled with the frequent misty clouds, mountain scenery, lake water, and trees reflecting each other, it feels like being in a fairyland, thus giving Shenxian Bay its name.
II. The Gods’ Private Reserve – Hemu
Hemu Village in Xinjiang is located in a fault basin among the mountains at the confluence of the Kanas River and Hemu River. It is the northernmost township in western China.
On the observation deck of Hemu Village in the morning, you can view the sunrise, snow-capped peaks, and trickling streams in the distance, and take in a close look at the Tuwa people’s homes. The sunrise, morning fog, wooden cabins, and Hemu River together form a charming fairy tale world.
The most beautiful season for Hemu scenery is from mid-September to early October each year. Due to latitude and altitude, autumn arrives here earlier than in the hinterland. In the golden autumn, the forests here are dyed in layers of colors, creating a splendid and colorful view. No matter where you look, you will see a warm and bright golden yellow – the river, wooden houses, chimney smoke, birch forests, and distant snow-capped mountains. This constitutes a paradise for photographers in the golden autumn.
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