The Kanas Freestyle Travel Guide mainly includes sections on transportation, lodging, cuisine, and must-visit attractions.?
Transportation:?
Plane: You can fly to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and then transfer to a flight to Kanas Airport. Kanas Airport is located in Burqin County, about 50 kilometers away from Kanas Scenic Area.?
Train: Starting from Urumqi, you can take a train to Burqin Station and then transfer to a car to Kanas.?
Self-driving: Starting from Urumqi, take G30 Expressway to Burqin, then transfer to G216 National Highway to reach Kanas. The total distance is about 800 kilometers, taking about 10 hours.?
After entering the scenic area, self-driving is not allowed, and you need to purchase a shuttle bus ticket to take the scenic area transportation.?
Lodging:?
Lodging inside the scenic area: It is recommended to stay at hotels or homestays within the scenic area, such as Kanas Village Resort and Kanas Lake Resort. This will not only save time on transportation but also allow you to immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery.?
Lodging near the scenic area: As the nearest county town to Kanas, Burqin County has abundant lodging resources, such as Burqin International Hotel, with relatively affordable prices.?
Cuisine:?
Special Cuisine: The cuisine in the Kanas area is mainly based on Xinjiang specialties, such as roasted whole sheep, hand-grabbed rice, and baked stuffed buns.?
Local Specialty: Kanas Lake Stewed Fish is a must-try delicacy. The fish meat is delicious and nutritious.?
Ethnic Cuisine: In Kanas, you can taste ethnic cuisines of the Uyghur, Kazak, and other ethnic groups.?
Must-visit attractions:?
Kanas Lake: The core attraction of the scenic area, it is famous for its mysterious legend of the ‘water monster’. The lake water is clear to the bottom, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, creating a breathtaking view.?
Fish Viewing Terrace: From here, you can overlook the entire beauty of Kanas Lake and feel the grandeur of nature. You need to walk or take the shuttle bus up the mountain.?
Kanas Three Bays (Fairyland Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay): The scenery is so beautiful that it is beyond description, making it a paradise for hikers.?
Haba Village: Known as the ‘First Village in the Northwest’, it is a beautiful and small yet exquisite place with few people, definitely worth a visit.?
In addition, attractions such as the Kanas Primitive Forest and Baihaba Village are also worth visiting.?
. During the tour, visitors should also note that there is a large diurnal temperature variation in the Kanas area, so it is necessary to bring warm clothing; the ultraviolet rays in the scenic area are relatively strong, so sunscreen measures should be taken, etc.?