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Fairy Tale Kanas Check-in Guide

Kanas Wonderland Walking Guide! The legendary water monster land that feels like stepping into a fairy tale world 💦 🏔 This must be where the immortals live! Kanas Lake is truly as beautiful as a divine painting! The lake surface is like a natural palette, changing colors at any moment~ You really can't miss it when visiting Xinjiang! 📍 Address: Kanas Scenic Area, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture 🚗 Transportation: It is recommended to take a train from Urumqi to Beitun Station, then carpool or charter a car for 3 hours directly to the scenic area 1️⃣ Kanas Lake - The mysterious lake of the water monster legend! The water changes color under different lighting, from milky green to deep blue, stunningly beautiful - Recommended to hike the wooden boardwalk, just a 10-minute walk to the best viewing platform 📸 Tips: The light is softest from 3-5 PM, and the lake colors are most beautiful 2️⃣ Wolong Bay - A river bay resembling a lying dragon! Surrounded by pine forests, perfect for photos - About a 20-minute walk from the Fish Viewing Platform 📸 Tips: Best to shoot in the early morning mist for the most artistic effect 3️⃣ Hemu Village - One of China's top three most beautiful villages! Full of log cabins, very fairy tale-like - Morning mist and cooking smoke are a must-see! The autumn foliage is even more spectacular 📸 Tips: Stay overnight to see the beautiful morning scenery 🍖 Food Recommendations Roast Whole Lamb: freshly roasted and super fragrant Hand-grabbed Rice: authentic Xinjiang flavor Milk Curd: local specialty dairy product Warm Tips: 1. The temperature difference in the scenic area is large, remember to bring a windproof jacket 2. Accommodation is recommended to be booked in advance, rooms are hard to find during peak season 3. Plan at least 2 days for the trip, one day is not enough Do you know any other hidden gems in Xinjiang? Feel free to share in the comments below 👇
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