Quiet and Beautiful Kanas
Kanas is famous for its mysterious natural scenery and unique Tuva culture. Here is a travel guide for Kanas:
Best Time to Visit
• June to September: The climate is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful. This is the best season for travel, especially in September when the autumn colors are the most charming.
• Winter: October to May, you can experience winter activities such as sledding.
Transportation Guide
• Plane: You can fly to Kanas Airport or Altay Airport, and then transfer to a car to the scenic area.
• Train: Depart from Urumqi, arrive at Beitun City Station or Altay Station, and then transfer to a car.
• Car: Depart from Urumqi, take a long-distance bus to Burqin County, and then transfer to a shuttle bus to Kanas.
Ticket Information
• Kanas Scenic Area: Ticket is CNY 160 per person, shuttle bus round-trip is CNY 70 per person (one entry), round-trip is CNY 110 per person (two entries).
• Baihaba Scenic Area: Ticket is CNY 30 per person, Kanas-Baihaba shuttle bus round-trip is CNY 45 per person.
• Hemu Scenic Area: Ticket is CNY 50 per person, Jiadengyu-Hemu ticket station round-trip is CNY 50 per person.
Recommended Itinerary
• Kanas Lake: You can take a boat tour, hike along the lake, and climb the Guanyu Pavilion for a panoramic view.
• Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay): It is recommended to hike along the boardwalk to enjoy the scenery.
• Hemu Village: Experience Tuva culture and natural scenery.
• Baihaba Village: A border town where you can apply for a border pass.
Accommodation and Dining
• Accommodation: Jiadengyu is the main accommodation area with a variety of accommodation options. There are also accommodations in the old and new villages of Kanas.
• Dining: You can taste Xinjiang specialties, such as roasted whole lamb, hand-grabbed meat, etc.
Precautions
• High altitude area, pay attention to prevent altitude sickness.
• The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so bring warm clothes.
• Respect local culture and customs.