The travel guide around Kanas is as follows:?
I. Best Travel Time?
The best time to visit Kanas and its surroundings is from May to October. Among them, from May to June, you can enjoy the natural scenery of green grasslands and wildflowers blooming in competition; from July to August is a good time to taste local cuisine and visit northern Xinjiang scenic areas; from September to October, autumn Kanas is colorful and a paradise for photographers?
II. Transportation Tips?
The nearest airports to Kanas are Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and Kanas Airport. From Urumqi, you can choose to take a flight to Kanas Airport, with a flight time of about 1 hour. In addition, you can also choose to take a train to Burqin Station and then transfer to a car to Kanas. There are mainly two routes for self-driving to Kanas: Urumqi to Kanas, which takes about 7 hours of driving; and Burqin to Kanas, which takes about 3 hours of driving?
III. Accommodation Recommendations?
Accommodation inside the scenic area: It is recommended to stay in hotels or B&Bs inside the scenic area, which can save time on transportation and allow you to immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery. The accommodation facilities inside the scenic area are relatively complete, covering Kanas Mountain Lodge, Kanas Lake Resort, etc.?
Accommodation around the scenic area: There are also many hotels and B&Bs to choose from around the scenic area, such as Burqin International Hotel in Burqin County and Kanas Town by Kanas Lake?
. In addition, Jiadengyu Campsite, wooden house accommodations in Hemu Village, and ger campsites in Baihaba Village are also good choices?
IV. Must-visit Attractions?
Kanas Lake: The lake water is clear and the surrounding snow-capped mountains are breathtakingly beautiful. Walking along the lakeside and feeling the breeze on your face is extremely pleasant. Climbing up to the Fish Viewing Platform, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire Kanas Lake?
Three Bays: Including Shenxian Bay, Wolong Bay, and Moon Bay, you can take the shuttle bus for the entire journey or hike some sections. The playtime is about 4-5 hours?
Baihaba Village: Located near the scenic area, Baihaba Village is China’s ‘last primitive village’ with strong folk customs?
Burqin County: Visiting Burqin County, you can feel the city full of ethnic customs and taste the local cuisine?
V. Food Recommendations?
The cuisine in Kanas area is mainly based on Xinjiang specialties, such as roast whole sheep, hand-grabbed rice, roast buns, and zhuafan (a type of fried rice with meat and vegetables). In addition, the Kanas Lake stewed fish in the scenic area is a must-try delicacy, with delicious meat and rich nutrition. In Burqin County, you can also taste the cuisine of ethnic groups such as the Kazakhs?
VI. Precautions?
Warm clothing: The diurnal temperature variation in Kanas is large, so you need to bring warm clothing?
Sunscreen: The ultraviolet rays in the scenic area are strong, so sunscreen measures need to be taken?
Tickets: Kanas scenic area tickets and shuttle bus tickets need to be purchased in advance?
Through the above tips, we believe you can fully experience the natural scenery and cultural customs of Kanas and its surroundings. Wish you a pleasant journey!?