Altay-Kanas Must-Visit Secret Lake Scenery

Winter Wonderland of Kanas! ❄️ The ultimate winter experience in Kanas! A breathtaking ice and snow fairy tale world! 📍 Address: Kanas Scenic Area, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang 🚌 Travel Tips: Private cars are prohibited in winter; you must transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus at Jiadenyu to go up the mountain. 1️⃣ Moon Bay ➡️ Fairy Bay Moon Bay: An S-shaped river bend resembling a crescent moon, with a frozen river surface and rime ice spectacle Fairy Bay: Shrouded in morning mist like a fairyland, the light before and after sunrise is the most magical 2️⃣ Fish Viewing Platform Overlook Hike up 1,088 steps to the top and overlook the entire frozen Kanas Lake 📸 Tips: Shoot the ice cracks on the lake surface in the afternoon with backlighting for a stunning effect Must-Visit Spots: 🐎 Kanas Lake Ice Surface: Step into the blue ice secret realm, where cracks on the lake form natural art 🌲 Rime Corridor: The rime ice on the riverbank sparkles under the sunlight; remember to wear light-colored clothes for better photos 🍜 Food Recommendations Earth Pot Hotpot: Kazakh costumes in the scenic area, freshly sliced lamb with wild mushroom soup base Baursak: Kazakh fried dough, perfect dipped in milk tea ⚠️ Pitfall Prevention Guide - The last shuttle bus is at 17:00; if you miss it, you must stay overnight in the scenic area - Follow the guide closely when walking on the ice; some areas have thin ice layers - Keep spare camera batteries in an inner pocket; cold temperatures drain power very quickly