Kanas Lake｜The Beauty of a Hidden Paradise, a Summer Resort. 3-Day Travel Itinerary Planning.

1. Must-See Attractions 1. Guanyu Terrace 🏔️: Climb to the top to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake (requires climbing 1,068 steps). When the morning mist lingers, it looks like a fairyland. The best time for photography is from 7:00 to 9:00. 2. The Three Bays of Kanas 🌊: - Fairy Bay: Early morning mist spreads, and the light and shadow scatter like pearls (must-see morning mist). - Moon Bay: Check in at the popular S-shaped river bend, hike to the lakeside boardwalk. - Wolong Bay: Shaped like a coiled dragon, recommended to hike from Moon Bay along the river to here (the highlight section takes about 2 hours). 3. Hemu Village 🏡: China’s most beautiful ancient village, climb the Haden platform to watch the sunrise, and experience the wooden house culture of the Tuva people. 4. Baihaba Village 🪖: A secret spot on the China-Kazakhstan border, a border pass must be obtained in advance, experience the primitive village and starry sky. --- 2. Efficient Route Arrangement (3-Day Highlights Version) - Day 1: Kanas Lake Core Area - Morning: Take the shuttle bus from Jiadengyu → Visitor Center → Guanyu Terrace (priority to climb to avoid crowds) - Afternoon: Kanas Lake boat tour (120 RMB/person) → Lakeside boardwalk hike → Stay at Kanas Old Village guesthouse. - Day 2: Morning Mist at the Three Bays + Baihaba - Early morning 6:00 take a special car to Fairy Bay to shoot the morning mist → Get off at Moon Bay and hike to Wolong Bay - Noon: Get the border pass at the Visitor Center → Take the shuttle bus to Baihaba (depart before 14:00) → Return before 19:00. - Day 3: Leisure Time in Hemu - Visitor Center → Hemu Village (1.5-hour drive) → Horse riding to Beautiful Peak → Watch sunset at Haden platform → Stay at Hemu wooden cabin. --- 3. Personal Thoughtful Recommendations - Best Season: September 20 to October 10 🍂 (peak autumn colors), June to August for summer cooling (busy season). - Accommodation Tips: - Kanas Old Village: lively and convenient (recommended Tingbo Inn) - Hemu New Village: snow-capped mountains visible from the window (prefer guesthouses near the viewing platform). - Secret Experiences: - Hike the riverside boardwalk from Moon Bay to Wolong Bay to avoid road traffic and enjoy the forest secret spot alone. - Occupy the Haden platform at 5 a.m. in Hemu to capture the village shrouded in morning mist with painterly light and shadow. - Pitfall Warnings: - Food in the scenic area is expensive, bring your own dry food; - Avoid roadside "low-price tours," buy shuttle bus tickets online in advance (official WeChat account "Kanas Scenic Area"). Key Tips: ① Tickets: Kanas "One Entry" pass 230 RMB (includes admission + 1 shuttle ride), additional purchase needed for Baihaba; ② Transportation: Flying from Urumqi to Altay saves time, carpool from the airport to the scenic area costs about 100 RMB/person; ③ Gear: Windbreaker + hiking shoes (15℃ temperature difference between day and night) + three-piece sun protection set (strong UV).