When traveling to Kanas, you need to understand information about transportation, tour suggestions, accommodation, and other aspects.?
Transportation Guide:?
There are two airports near Kanas: Kanas Airport and Altay Airport. There are fewer direct flights to Kanas Airport and the prices are higher. It is recommended to depart from Altay Airport, and it takes about 4 hours by car to reach the entrance of the Kanas scenic area.?
Kanas does not have a train station. You can choose to arrive at Urumqi or Altay Station first and then transfer to transportation to the Kanas scenic area. After entering the Kanas scenic area, no matter where you are heading, you need to take the shuttle bus at the Kanas Transfer Center.?
Self-driving cars can only be driven to the Jiadengyu parking lot, and then you need to take a shuttle bus to enter the scenic area. The shuttle bus takes about an hour to reach the tourist center.?
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 niche attraction located one stop before Shenxian Bay. It is less crowded and beautiful, suitable for hiking. When visiting Kanas Lake, it is recommended to walk along the plank road in the direction of Tuluke Rock Paintings, with picturesque scenery along the way.?
Kanas and Baihaba are located in the same scenic area with shuttle buses running between them; Hemu Village is in another scenic area and requires taking a coach from Jiadengyu, which takes about an hour. A border pass is required to visit Baihaba, which can be quickly processed at the police station in the Kanas Transfer Center.?
The cost of the ticket and shuttle bus for Kanas is 230 yuan per person. Separate tickets are required for the Fish-watching Tower, Baihaba, and Hemu. The Fish-watching Tower costs 20 yuan per person, Baihaba with the shuttle bus costs 75 yuan per person, and Hemu with the shuttle bus costs 105 yuan per person.?
Accommodation Suggestions:?
If you have a sufficient budget, you can choose to stay within the scenic area; if your budget is limited, you can return to Burqin for accommodation.?
In addition, Kanas is known as the ‘Pure Land on Earth’ for its pristine natural scenery and unique cultural landscapes. It boasts magnificent snowy forests and the pure Kanas Lake, making it an excellent destination to escape from the hustle and bustle and return to nature.?
When planning your itinerary, you can choose suitable routes according to your time and interests, such as the 8-day tour of Kanas, Hemu, and Baihaba.?
Hope this information can help you better plan your trip to Kanas!?