"Kanasi in Xinjiang, a fairy tale world awaits your visit!"

📍 Why visit Kanasi?** ✔ **China's most beautiful lake**—waters change color with light, shimmering emerald hues ✔ **God's backyard garden**—autumn foliage paints the mountains, winter drapes them in silver ✔ **Tuvan villages**—explore rustic log cabins and unique ethnic culture ✔ **Lake monster legend**—the unsolved mystery of Kanasi Lake --- ### **📅 Best Time to Visit** - **Mid-Sept to early Oct**: Golden autumn fairy tale, vibrant foliage (prime photography season) - **June-Aug**: Summer retreat, lush greenery - **Dec-Mar**: Snowy wonderland, frost-covered landscapes --- ### **🚗 How to Get There** 1️⃣ **By air**: Fly to Ürümqi → transfer to Altay by plane/train → charter/bus to Kanasi (~5h) 2️⃣ **Self-drive**: Depart from Ürümqi via G217 northbound (~8h), with stunning scenery en route --- ### **🏞️ Must-Visit Spots** ✅ **Kanasi Lake**—boat rides to hunt for the "lake monster" ✅ **Fish Watching Pavilion**—panoramic views from the summit ✅ **Immortal Bay/Moon Bay/Crouching Dragon Bay**—hike through painted landscapes ✅ **Hem Village**—morning mist over log cabins, starry nights ✅ **Baihaba Village**—tranquil borderland between China and Kazakhstan --- ### **🏡 Where to Stay** 🔸 **Inside scenic area**: Hem log cabins (Tuvan-style, wake up to snow-capped views) 🔸 **Jiadengyu**: Budget-friendly, ideal for self-drivers --- ### **🍖 Must-Try Food** 🔥 **Hand-grabbed lamb**—tender Xinjiang mutton, no gaminess 🔥 **Big plate chicken**—soft potatoes, perfect with noodle-dipped broth 🔥 **Milk tea + Borsak**—traditional Tuvan breakfast --- ### **📌 Travel Tips** ✔ Pack layers—even summers get chilly ✔ Book early during peak seasons (e.g., National Day) ✔ Respect Tuvan customs—ask before photographing locals --- **🌟 Kanasi, a heavenly wonder you must visit once in your life!** 👉 Pack your bags and embrace China's most stunning autumn! Kanasi Scenic Area