
AOMO TRAVEL
Thorough exploration of North China's highlights
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Kanas Scenic Area
阿尔泰山喀纳斯景区
The Kanas Scenic Area is located in the middle section of the Altay Mountains in Xinjiang, in the golden zone bordering Kazakhstan, Russia, and Mongolia. With an area of 10,030 square kilometers, it is a paradise for nature lovers and explorers. The forest coverage here is extremely high, boasting numerous species of higher plants and animals, making it a huge ecological barrier and an important resource base for flora and fauna.

Main Attractions and Features
The Kanas Scenic Area has a total of 55 attractions of various sizes, belonging to 33 basic types, mainly including eight natural landscape areas and three cultural landscape areas. Among them, Kanas Lake is the core of the scenic area, renowned for its mysterious legend of lake monsters, changing lake colors, and dazzling natural scenery. In addition, there are famous attractions such as Fish Viewing Terrace, Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Fairy Bay, each with its own unique characteristics. The Fish Viewing Terrace, located on the top of Camel Peak on the west bank of Kanas Lake, is the best spot to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake; Wolong Bay, named after an island in the water resembling the shape of a pterosaur, is one of the Three Bays of Kanas.
In terms of cultural landscapes, Hemu Village is known as "God's Own Land," where the Tuvans concentrate and reside, preserving the primitive Tuvan way of life. Visitors can visit the Tuvan villages to deeply experience their lifestyle and traditional culture, participate in their folk activities, and taste specialties.
Tourism Activities and Experiences
The Kanas Scenic Area offers a wealth of tourism activities and experiences. Visitors can take a cruise ship to get close to Kanas Lake or overlook the lake scenery from the Fish Viewing Terrace. Hemu Village is also a great place to experience the folk customs of the Tuvans. Furthermore, the Kanas area is one of China's nine major hiking routes, providing an ideal hiking paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Photography and sketching enthusiasts will also be attracted by the natural scenery of Kanas to come and create.