Kanas Lake is a famous tourist attraction in Xinjiang, offering natural scenery. Ticket: ¥100. Rating: 4.7/5.

Kanas Lake

Kanas Lake is a famous tourist attraction in Xinjiang, offering natural scenery. Ticket: ¥100. R…

🥇 5A Level ⭐ 4.7 🗺️ Xinjiang 🏙️ Altay 🌲 Natural
Kanas Lake

Spot Facts

Level 5A
Rating 4.7
Foreign name Kanas Lake

Practical Info

Ticket 100元
Opening hours 08:00-18:00

Kanas Lake Tour Guide

Real coordinates · smooth curved route
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  1. Jiadengyu Gate
    Start · Entrance
  2. Kanas Transfer Hub
    about 24660 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Junction
    Buy tickets at Jiadengyu gate station and take the shuttle bus about 1 hour to the Kanas transfer center (don't get off at the Three Bays along the way). This is the hub of the whole scenic area—routes to Fish Watching Terrace, Kanas Lake, the Three Bays and Baihaba all transfer here, so plan your route and last-bus times first. About 1 hour. Why this route: the transfer center is Kanas's "nerve center"; all routes radiate from here, so confirm bus times at the hub first.
  3. Guanyutai Platform
    about 4090 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Buy a separate Fish Watching Terrace ticket at the transfer center, ride to the foot of the hill, then climb 1,068 steps to the terrace (elevation 2,030 m): panoramic views of Kanas Lake, shaped like a crescent moon set among mountains, with snow peaks along the north shore—the reported site of "lake monster" sightings. Best to summit in the morning light. About 1.5 hours, then return to the transfer center. Why this route: the terrace panorama is the visual climax; go far first then near, and summit while you have morning energy.
  4. Kanas Transfer Hub
    about 4090 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Junction
    Buy tickets at Jiadengyu gate station and take the shuttle bus about 1 hour to the Kanas transfer center (don't get off at the Three Bays along the way). This is the hub of the whole scenic area—routes to Fish Watching Terrace, Kanas Lake, the Three Bays and Baihaba all transfer here, so plan your route and last-bus times first. About 1 hour. Why this route: the transfer center is Kanas's "nerve center"; all routes radiate from here, so confirm bus times at the hub first.
  5. Kanas Lake Pier
    about 9850 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Take the free shuttle from the transfer center to Kanas Lake pier (about 10 minutes): stroll the lakeside boardwalk, the water clear as jade with forests and snow peaks reflected; optional boat ride on the lake (extra fee, round trip to the Third Bay). Dine at the lakeside restaurant or back at the transfer center. About 1 hour, then return to the transfer center. Why this route: the emerald water and snow peaks are the core of the area; the boat is optional but the boardwalk is free and scenic.
  6. Kanas Transfer Hub
    about 9850 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Junction
    Buy tickets at Jiadengyu gate station and take the shuttle bus about 1 hour to the Kanas transfer center (don't get off at the Three Bays along the way). This is the hub of the whole scenic area—routes to Fish Watching Terrace, Kanas Lake, the Three Bays and Baihaba all transfer here, so plan your route and last-bus times first. About 1 hour. Why this route: the transfer center is Kanas's "nerve center"; all routes radiate from here, so confirm bus times at the hub first.
  7. Shenxian Bay
    about 3890 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  8. Yueliang Bay
    about 2030 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  9. Wolong Bay
    about 2010 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight

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