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XZAVIER TAYLORUnited States

Speechless by the beauty of Kanas❗️ This is truly the pinnacle of Xinjiang tourism, the pearl on the crown of Altay must be referring to this place✨

🌳【Must-do Activities】 1⃣️ **Fish-Watching Pavilion for Panoramic Views** You must climb the boardwalk to the summit! It's a bit tiring but totally worth it👏 From the Fish-Watching Pavilion, you can take in the entire Kanas Lake, with its blue-green waters embedded like jewels between snow-capped mountains and grasslands. Tuva wooden houses dot the distant landscape, and any photo you take looks like a Windows desktop wallpaper🏞️ 2⃣️ **Lake Cruise** Only by taking a boat deep into the heart of the lake can you truly grasp the soul of Kanas🚢 Under the sunlight, the lake water displays a magical gradient of blue-green. Remember to go on a sunny day between 3-5 PM when the light is best, and you'll see stunning reflections of snow-capped peaks on the lake📸 3⃣️ **Fairy Bay Hike** You must come here in the early morning! When shrouded in mist, it's like a fairyland🌫️ The wooden boardwalk winds through grasslands and wetlands. You won't be able to stop walking and taking photos, and you'll encounter many cute marmots (but please don't feed them!) 🏡【Accommodation Tips】 Highly recommend staying inside the scenic area! We chose a wooden cabin guesthouse near the lake, and at night, opening the window reveals a starry sky and the Milky Way🌌 Remember to book 1 month in advance; during peak season, it's truly hard to find a room. 🍢【Food Highlights】 Burqin County has so many hidden gem restaurants! I recommend "A Place to Eat Coldwater Fish" – their pike prepared two ways and roasted buns are absolutely delicious😋 On your way back from Kanas, remember to set aside 2 hours to explore the Riverside Night Market; the Russian sour yogurt and Kvass are a must-try. 💡Practical Information: ▫️Kanas Scenic Area Address: 232 Provincial Road, Burqin County ▫️Best Season: June-September for green grasslands / Late September for golden autumn ▫️Essentials: Sunscreen, windbreaker (due to large temperature differences), comfortable hiking shoes If you could only choose one destination in Xinjiang, I would unhesitatingly say: Come to Kanas! It fulfills all your imaginations of paradise💙
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