Xinjiang Kanas | Complete Guide to the Summer Fairyland in June-July

| Complete Guide to the Summer Fairyland in June-July. 📍【Best Time to Visit】 June-July is the golden season in Kanas, with lush green grass, wildflowers in full bloom, and emerald-blue lakes. The comfortable temperatures (15-25°C) make it perfect for escaping the summer heat! --- 🚗【Transportation Guide】 1️⃣ Main Transportation - ✈️ Flight: Fly to Urumqi, then transfer to Altay (1.5h), and take a chartered/shared car to Kanas (about 4h). - 🚂 Train: Urumqi → Beitun City, then take a bus to Kanas (overnight trains recommended for time and cost savings). 2️⃣ In-Scenic Area Transportation - 🚌 Shuttle Bus: A must! Jiadengyu → Kanas Transfer Center (1h), with stunning views along the way. - 🚶 Hiking/Cycling: Recommended route from Fairy Bay → Moon Bay boardwalk (easy 30-minute walk). --- 🏞️【Must-Visit Attractions】 ✅ Kanas Lake - 📸 Activities: Boat tours/rafting, hunting for the "lake monster" legend; climb the 1,068 steps of the Fish Watching Pavilion for panoramic views. - ⏰ Suggested Duration: 3-4h ✅ Three Bays (Fairy Bay/Moon Bay/Dragon Bay) - 🌅 Best Time: Early morning 7-9 AM when mist shrouds the area—like a fairyland! - 🚶 Recommended Hike: Moon Bay → Dragon Bay section (2km, easy walk along the boardwalk). ✅ Hemu Village - 🏡 Highlights: Tuvan wooden houses, morning mist and starry skies, birch forests. - 🌌 Hidden Gem: Photograph the Milky Way at 3 AM or go horseback riding to Meili Peak at 6 PM. ✅ Baihaba Village (The First Village in Northwest China) - 🛂 Requires a border permit (free application with ID at Kanas Transfer Center). - 🍂 Peaceful and pristine, ideal for relaxing and sunbathing. --- 🏡【Accommodation Recommendations】 1️⃣ Inside Kanas Scenic Area - Old Village: Convenient but pricey (¥600-1500/night). - New Village: Quieter, with views of grasslands (¥400-1000/night). 2️⃣ Hemu Village - Prioritize wooden cabins! Opt for ones with floor heating (¥500-1200/night). - 🌟 Top-Rated Stays: Hemu Century-Old House, Taoyuan Mountain Villa. --- 🍖【Must-Try Local Food】 1️⃣ Local Specialties - 🥛 Milk Tea + Borsok: Classic Tuvan breakfast. - 🍖 Hand-Grabbed Lamb: Altay fat-tailed sheep, tender and non-greasy. - 🥘 Big Plate Chicken: Best served with wide noodles! 2️⃣ Recommended Restaurants - Kanas: Cloud Top Pavilion (great views). - Hemu: Riverside Music Restaurant (amazing lamb hotpot). --- 📝【Itinerary Suggestions】 Classic 3-Day Trip - Day 1: Jiadengyu → Kanas Lake → Fish Watching Pavilion → Stay in Old Village. - Day 2: Three Bays hike → Baihaba → Stay in Hemu. - Day 3: Hemu morning mist → Horseback riding to Meili Peak → Return. In-Depth 5-Day Trip - Add Qiongkushitai Grassland and Black Lake secret hiking trails. --- ⚠️【Pro Tips】 1️⃣ Tickets: Combined Kanas + Hemu pass offers better value (¥375/2 days). 2️⃣ Clothing: T-shirts + sun protection during the day, add a windbreaker for mornings/evenings. 3️⃣ Sun Protection: Extreme UV! Sunglasses + hat + SPF50+ are a must. 4️⃣ Connectivity: Some areas have no signal—carry cash.