Below is the detailed content of the Kanas travel guide presentation:?
I. Overview of Kanas Scenic Area?
Origin of the name: Kanas, in Mongolian, means "beautiful and fertile, mysterious and unpredictable".?
Geographical location: Located in the north of Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, China, it is a famous freshwater lake in the Altay Mountains.?
Reputation: Known as the "Eastern Switzerland, Photographer’s Paradise", and once called "the last pure land in China".?
Scenic area level: National 5A-level tourist attraction.?
II. Best Travel Seasons?
Autumn (September-October): Kanas in golden autumn is famous throughout China, with colorful forests and azure lakes, earning it the reputation of "the most beautiful autumn scenery in China".?
Summer (June-August): The mountains are covered with flowers and greenery, allowing you to avoid the large crowds of tourists during the National Day holiday.?
Winter: Covered with snow, adding a sense of mystery and fantasy, suitable for winter sports such as skiing.?
III. Transportation Tips?
Airplane: There are direct flights from Urumqi to Burqin Kanas Airport, but the flights vary by season, so it is recommended to book in advance. After arriving at the airport, you can choose an airport bus or a shuttle van to Jiadengyu at the entrance of the Kanas scenic area.?
Self-driving: Rent a car in Urumqi and navigate to Jiadengyu in the Kanas scenic area. Along the way, you will pass through red Gobi beaches in Changji, no man’s land, windmill forests, and other landscapes.?
Train: The nearest train station is Beitun. After taking the train from Urumqi to Beitun, take a bus to Jiadengyu.?
Chartered bus: Chartering a bus from Urumqi is worry-free and convenient.?
IV. Ticket and Shuttle Bus Information?
Ticket price: High season is 160 yuan/person for 2 days, low season is 80 yuan/person for 2 days.?
Shuttle bus price: Round trip is 50 yuan.?
Package ticket: The Kanas all-inclusive package ticket covers Kanas, Hemu Village, and Baihaba Village, with a price of 195 yuan/person, a shuttle bus fee of 180 yuan/person, and a chartered bus fee of 3000 yuan/bus.?
V. Accommodation Recommendations?
Kanas Derong Hotel: Near Jiadenyu National Forest Park, the guest rooms are designed in a modern and minimalist style, spacious and bright, and offer services such as full-house heating and free luggage storage.?
Hemu Shuboruisi Hotel: Near Hemu Village’s Hemu Starry Sky Campsite, it offers special experiences such as viewing spring, summer, autumn, and winter, as well as the vast starry sky, from its dome terrace.?
Burqin Hemu Taoyuan Homestay: Near Hemu Village’s Hemu Starry Sky Campsite, it offers services such as snowy mountain scenery and buffet breakfast.?
VI. Recommended Travel Routes?
Recommended 5-day itinerary?
D1: Depart from Urumqi – Arrive in Burqin – Visit Kanas Tower Bridge (stay in Burqin).?
D2: Depart from Burqin – Head to Kanas – Visit the Three Bays – Play at Kanas Lake (stay in Kanas).?
D3: Depart from Kanas – Head to Hemu Village – Visit Hemu Village and Birch Forest – Attend a bonfire party (stay in Hemu Village).?
D4: Head to Hemu Jikepulin International Ski Resort for skiing – Return to Burqin – Visit the Sino-Russian Old Dock Folk Street and taste local cuisine.?
D5: Return from Burqin to Urumqi, end of trip.?
Recommended 6-day itinerary?
Day 1: Urumqi – Burqin – Colorful Bay – Kalamaili – Gurbantonggut Desert (690 km, 8.5 hours by car).?
Day 2: Burqin – Kanas (100 km, 4 hours by car).?
Day 3: Kanas – Hemu Village (170 km, 6 hours by car).?
Day 4: Hemu Village – Burqin (170 km, 5 hours by car).?
Day 5: Burqin – Kuitun.?
Day 6: Kuitun – Urumqi.?
VII. Food Recommendations?
Stomach-wrapped meat: A Xinjiang specialty dish, a perfect fusion of mutton and sheep stomach, with a tender taste and rich nutrition.?
Crispy beef pie: With a crispy outer skin and meat filling that is fragrant and overflowing, it is a must-have breakfast for Xinjiang people.?
Baersak: A traditional Kazakh cuisine, similar to fried bread, crispy outside and tender inside, with a fragrant aroma.?
Dongxiang hand-grabbed meat: A specialty dish of the Dongxiang ethnic group, using Dongxiang goat lamb, which has tender meat and excellent taste.?
Pig trotter soup: A nutritious soup made mainly from pig trotters, combined with various Chinese herbs. After long hours of simmering, the collagen in the pig trotters is fully released, making the soup delicious and tasty.?
Sand-boiled coffee: A unique way of brewing coffee, using sand to heat the coffee pot, making the coffee taste richer and more aromatic.?
Xinjiang specialty nut cake: Made mainly from glutinous rice, combined with various dried fruits and honey, it has a soft and sticky texture, sweet but not greasy.?
VIII. Precautions?
Clothing: The weather in Kanas is unpredictable, with large temperature differences between morning and night. It is recommended to bring enough clothing.?
Shoes: Wear a pair of comfortable shoes, because the scenery in Kanas is so beautiful that you won’t be able to resist walking a few extra steps.?
Camera: Don’t forget to bring a camera to capture every beautiful moment of this trip.?
Above is the detailed content of the Kanas travel guide presentation, hoping to provide assistance for your trip. Wish you a pleasant journey!?