Kanas Travel Guide

🌟 Fairyland on Earth: Kanas Fish Watching Platform 📍 **Location**: Within the Kanas Scenic Area, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture 🎫 **Ticket**: Free! Previously required advance reservation, now you can enter directly! ⏰ **Opening Hours**: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (may close in severe weather). **Transportation Route** 1. Take the shuttle bus from the scenic area transfer center (about 20 minutes). The mountain road has many curves—motion sickness sufferers, bring medicine! 2. After getting off at the final stop, climb **1,068 steps** (about 40 minutes). 📅 **Best Time to Visit** - **June/September**: Pleasant climate, the most beautiful lake and mountain views. - **Morning/Dusk**: Avoid crowds, soft lighting for perfect photos. ✅ **Essentials to Bring** - Sunscreen + sunglasses (UV rays are extremely strong!) - Light down jacket (large temperature difference—as low as -5°C at dawn and up to 27°C at noon). - Snacks and water (prices are high in the scenic area). --- ### 📸 **Recommended Photo Spots** 1️⃣ **Top Floor of Fish Watching Platform**: 360° panoramic shots with the lake and snow-capped mountains in frame—wide-angle lens recommended. 3️⃣ **Camel Peak Summit**: Shoot the Fish Watching Platform architecture against a blue sky for striking geometric compositions.