The one-day tour guide to Kanas mainly includes transportation, itinerary, must-visit attractions, and food recommendations.?
Transportation:?
If you are not driving, you can first fly to Altay Airport, then take a bus or rent a car to Kanas Scenic Area. Although renting a car is slightly more expensive, you can stop to take photos anytime, with stunning scenery along the way.?
There are mainly two routes for driving to Kanas: Urumqi to Kanas, about 620 kilometers, with a driving time of about 7 hours; and Burqin to Kanas, about 140 kilometers, with a driving time of about 3 hours.?
Itinerary:?
You can choose to first visit the Fish Viewing Terrace to enjoy a panoramic view of Kanas Lake. If you walk quickly, you can make a round trip in 1 hour. Afterwards, head to the Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay). It is recommended to take photos at Shenxian Bay, then walk down the stairs and follow the river to Wolong Bay, with picturesque scenery along the way.?
Or, upon arriving at the scenic area, first take a cruise boat to experience the beauty of Kanas Lake up close, then visit the old Kanas Village to experience local customs, after which climb up to the Fish Viewing Terrace for a panoramic view, and finally explore the Three Bays and Baihaba Village (a border defense certificate is required).?
Must-Visit Attractions:?
Kanas Lake: The color of the lake water changes with the light, sometimes green like jade, sometimes blue like a gem, breathtakingly beautiful.?
Fish Viewing Terrace: Although it requires climbing 1068 steps, the scenery along the way is picturesque. Upon reaching the Fish Viewing Terrace, you can take in a panoramic view of the entire Kanas Lake.?
Three Bays: Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. Hike through the forest and have close encounters with wild mushrooms and little squirrels.?
Food Recommendations:?
Have lunch at the food court behind the tourist center or at nearby restaurants. It is recommended to try local grilled mutton, which is tender and juicy without a gamey smell. There is also milk tea, with rich milk fragrance mixed with a faint tea aroma, warming both the body and heart.?
In addition, please note the entrance fees for scenic spots and the cost of shuttle buses. There are no shuttle buses leaving the scenic area after 8 pm, so please arrange your time reasonably.?
. The above guide is for reference only. The specific itinerary needs to be adjusted according to personal interests and actual situations.?