The self-guided tour guide for Kanas Lake is as follows:?
1. Tickets and Lodging?
Ticket Information: Tickets for the Kanas scenic area are divided into one-entry and two-entry tickets. The one-entry ticket costs 230 yuan and allows entry and exit on the same day; the two-entry ticket costs 270 yuan and allows re-entry into the scenic area the next day.?
Lodging Suggestions: You can choose to stay within the Kanas scenic area (such as the Old Village or New Village, with the Old Village being livelier) for an immersive experience; or stay in Jiadenyu for a better value, but you will need to take a bus to enter and exit the scenic area.?
2. Itinerary Suggestions?
Recommended Route 1: Fish Viewing Terrace – Kanas Lake – Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay)?
Climb up the Fish Viewing Terrace (1086 steps to climb) to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas and feel the grandeur of nature.?
Take a boat tour to experience the beauty of Kanas Lake up close and take photos as souvenirs (boat tour fee: 120 yuan).?
Hike the Three Bays to have close encounters with wild mushrooms and little squirrels, and enjoy the beauty of the forest and lake.?
Recommended Route 2 (Half-Day Tour): Focus on the Three Bays?
If time is limited, you can focus on hiking the Three Bays without needing to go to the Fish Viewing Terrace or take a boat tour of the lake.?
3. Precautions?
To visit Baihaba Village, you need to obtain a border pass, which can be done at the entrance of the scenic area.?
Self-driving tourists need to park at the Jiaden Valley parking lot, then take a public bus to the entrance of the scenic area, and follow the designated route to explore.?
Shuttle bus schedule: The last shuttle bus from Kanas Lake to the Three Bays is at 8:30 pm. Please plan your time reasonably, otherwise you may need to walk back.?
4. Best Travel Time?
The best travel time for Kanas Lake is from May to October, especially in autumn when the trees turn golden, making it a paradise for photographers.?
5. Other Suggestions?
You can try local specialty foods, such as tasting the unique dishes of the Tuwa people.?
The weather in the Kanas Lake area is changeable, so it is recommended to bring rain gear and warm clothing.?
I hope this guide can help you better plan your self-guided tour of Kanas Lake!?