The travel guide to Kanas is as follows:?
Best travel time?
From May to October: This is the golden period for visiting Kanas. From May to June, the grasslands in the Yili region are lush and wildflowers bloom in competition, making it an excellent time to appreciate natural scenery; from July to August, temperatures rise and fruits ripen, making it the peak season for visiting northern Xinjiang scenic areas such as Kanas; from September to October, autumn Xinjiang is colorful and a paradise for photographers?
Must-visit attractions?
Kanas scenic area: Located in the Altay Mountains, it is known as the "God’s Backyard". There are mountains, lakes, and forests here, picturesque throughout the four seasons, especially in autumn, when the Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) are extremely beautiful?
Fish Viewing Terrace: You can overlook the panoramic view of Kanas and feel the grandeur of nature?
Baihaba Village: A border pass is required. This border village is mysterious and beautiful?
Transportation guide?
External transportation: You can fly directly to Kanas Airport and then take a direct bus to the scenic area gate at Jiadengyu; alternatively, you can first arrive in Urumqi, then transfer to a train to Beitun, take a bus from Beitun to Burqin, and then take a direct bus from Burqin to Jiadengyu; you can also choose to take a direct bus from Urumqi to Kanas?
Internal transportation: During peak seasons, you need to take scenic area shuttle buses. At Jiadengyu, you can transfer to shuttle buses bound for Kanas, Hemu, and Baihaba. There are also shuttle buses connecting various attractions within the Kanas scenic area; during off-peak seasons, you can drive in, but you need to drive a four-wheel drive SUV with snow tires?
Lodging recommendations?
Inside the scenic area: You can choose to stay in wooden cabins within the Kanas scenic area. The atmosphere is particularly good, and you can hear the chirping of insects and birds at night, as if you are in a fairy tale world cabin, but please book in advance?
Outside the scenic area: There are also some hotels to choose from, with relatively better conditions?
Travel tips?
Kanas Lake: You can take a cruise boat to experience the beauty of the lake up close and take photos for memories?
Three Bays: Suitable for hiking through the forest and having close encounters with wild mushrooms and little squirrels?
Time arrangement: Half a day of play can focus on the Three Bays, without the need to visit the Fish Viewing Terrace or cruise the lake. There are no shuttle buses leaving the scenic area after 8 PM, so please arrange your time reasonably?
Precautions?
Document preparation: Carry ID cards and border passes. Tourists within Xinjiang can obtain them from public security organs above the county level in their place of residence, while tourists outside Xinjiang can obtain them at the border police station behind the Kanas transfer center?
Clothing preparation: Prepare suitable clothing according to seasonal changes, such as bringing lightweight clothing and sunscreen for summer, and thick coats, sweaters, etc. for autumn?
I hope this guide can help you better plan your Kanas trip!?