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Hiking the Stunning Three Bays of Kanas – An Unforgettable Fairyland Route!

Northern Xinjiang Wonderland! Step into the fairy tale landscape of Kanas 🏞 Starry sky camping + three-bay hiking is absolutely amazing! 🌌 Starry Sky Luxury Camp Camp by Ulungur Lake in Burqin, with the Milky Way right above! The tent is heated, so it’s never cold, and you can even see shooting stars at 2 a.m. ✨ 📍 Address: Kanas Starry Sky Luxury Camp, Burqin County 🚗 Transportation: Recommended to rent a car or self-drive, about 1.5 hours from Burqin town 1️⃣ Morning Mist at Fairy Bay Arrive at the viewing platform before sunrise! When the morning mist swirls, it looks like a fairy spilled a palette of colors. In September and October, you can also see golden larch leaves reflected in the lake. 📸 Best spot: The second viewing platform on the wooden boardwalk, where there are fewer people 2️⃣ Kanas Lake Hiking Start from Xincun Xiangquan, walk 3 km along the lakeside wooden boardwalk, every step is like a Windows desktop wallpaper! Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the same spot as the lake monster 🤫 ⚠️ Note: The light is best for photos after 4 p.m. 3️⃣ Moon Bay → Wolong Bay Hiking A stunning 2.8 km trail! When autumn colors soak the landscape, it feels like walking inside an oil painting. The trail passes through forest, streams, and grasslands. 🍁 Best season: Mid-September to early October 🏨 Accommodation Recommendation Kanas Hongfu Ecological Resort Hotel Open your window to forest and grassland, and at night you can gather around a bonfire to stargaze! Rooms have floor heating and oxygen supply equipment, warm and comfortable~ 🍢 Food Highlights 🔸 Altay dried meat pilaf 🔸 Burqin grilled dogfish 🔸 Kazakh milk tea with baursak 🚐 Ahe Highway Tips Over 200 kilometers of scenic views! It’s recommended to allow 5 hours to stop and take photos of lakes, grasslands, and forests for a triple treat 🏔 💡 Pitfall Prevention Guide ❶ Buy the full-route ticket for the scenic area shuttle bus! ❷ Big temperature difference between morning and evening, a windbreaker is a must ❸ Drones must be registered in advance 📸 Photo Package: Morning mist at Fairy Bay + Kanas Lake reflections + highway panoramas
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