Xinjiang Free and Easy Travel—Altay Travel Guide
Known as the Eastern Little Switzerland—A Pure Fairyland [Kanas]
If you come to Xinjiang for a trip, you must visit Kanas. The复苏 of all things in spring, the fiery passion in summer, the absolutely romantic scenery in autumn, and the purity in winter. Every place seems to be telling the story of Kanas’ beauty. In the morning at "Fairy Bay", it seems like a layer of milky white mist gently floats and rises, creating a hazy and fairy-tale-like atmosphere. The "Moon Bay", a popular photo spot, shines with mysterious charm under different light. By climbing to the commanding height of Kanas Lake—the Fish Viewing Pavilion, you can have a bird’s-eye view of the panoramic view of Kanas Lake. Looking north, you can see the glinting glacier of Friendship Peak under the sunshine; looking south, you can see the Kanas River winding like a green ribbon among the towering mountains; and looking west, you can see a vast expanse of green grass.
Kanas—Wolong Bay
In the middle of the lake here lies a winding sandy shoal, looking like a dragon coiled within. The entire Wolong Bay winds through the lush and beautiful primitive forest. Viewed from above, it looks like a giant dragon soaring in a vibrant forest. It is very spectacular.
A fairy tale world, returning to nature—Hemu Village
Beside the beautiful Kanas Lake lies a picturesque mountain village—Hemu Village. Just like its name, this village is dotted with characteristic wooden houses stacked with logs. Birch forests encircle the village, and the lively Hemu River winds through it, creating a complementary and picturesque scene. The starry night sky and the surrounding birch forests seem to bring a mysterious and serene atmosphere to this ancient village. A sense of calmness and detachment seems to be cultivated during the journey.
The fantastic and mysterious world is not far from us – Colorful Beach
The rock formations here are composed of red, earthy red, light yellow, and light green sandstone, mudstone, and conglomerate, with various colors of rocks. These bizarre colors, illuminated by the sunshine at sunset, come from all directions and appear so charming and enchanting. It truly deserves to be called the most beautiful Yardang landform in Xinjiang.
Perhaps there was really a "demon king" here once – the magnificent Devil’s City
The wind-eroded masterpiece, [Wuerhe Devil’s City], how can one imagine that this place was once a lake? The magnificent and desolate beauty of nature exists here at the same time. The strangely shaped rock layers seem to really tell us that there was once a demon king here. Passing through the Karamay 100-kilometer oilfield extraction area, countless "pumping units" are busy up and down, like pulsating pulses, so full of vitality.
Precautions
1. When traveling to Kanas, only Baikhaba requires a border defense permit. Border defense permits can be obtained at your household registration location, Kashgar, Burqin, or directly at the Kanas scenic area with your ID card.
2. Food prices within the scenic area are very expensive, and if you ride a horse through Hemu, it will be even more difficult to purchase food. Therefore, try to purchase enough supplies in Burqin. The ultraviolet rays in Xinjiang are intense, and the climate is dry, so be sure to prepare enough sunscreen and pay attention to moisturizing.
3. The diurnal temperature variation in Kanas is significant, with temperatures dropping to below zero in the morning and reaching up to 27°C during the strongest midday sunshine. Therefore, when watching the dawn, be sure to stay warm. It is better to bring along down jackets, hats, gloves, and sweaters. During the day when playing in the scenic area, you can wear a thin long-sleeved shirt and a jacket. When it’s hot, you can take off the jacket. It is not recommended to wear short sleeves to avoid sunburn.
4. Hemu has many horse teams, and it is common to encounter horses galloping, causing a large amount of dust to rise. It is recommended to wear a mask. In addition, bring along some insect repellent, stomach medicine, and other commonly used medications for unexpected needs.
5. Due to the dry climate in Xinjiang, combined with the hot food like mutton and chili peppers, nosebleeds are easy to occur. Skin and lip chapping are also severe, so it is important to bring along various protective items.
Travel Time to Kanas
Best Seasons: June and September are the best. The flower fields in June and the golden autumn in September are Kanas’ signatures. In June, Kanas is full of spring vitality, with endless green that makes people reluctant to leave; after a short summer, it welcomes the golden September of Kanas, which can be described as a forest painted in layers of colors.
Winter in Kanas, with the lake frozen, is equally fascinating. Kanas has launched a winter tourism program (October 10th – May 10th of the following year), offering not only partial exemption of entrance fees but also the experience of riding in a "horse-drawn sleigh". Every winter, there is also a Winter Photography Tourism Festival.
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