Kanas River

"Kanas" is Mongolian, meaning "beautiful and mysterious lake". The Kanas Lake Scenic Area is a combination of high mountains, rivers, forests, lakes, grasslands and other unique natural landscapes, Genghis Khan's Western Expedition Army Review Platform, ancient rock paintings and other historical and cultural relics and the unique folk customs of the Mongolian Tuva people. It has major attractions such as Camel Neck Bay, Color-Breaking Lake, Wolong Bay, and Fish-Watching Platform. It has extremely high tourism, nature protection, scientific investigation, and historical and cultural value. It is a place of extreme beauty that is worth the trip.

We began to walk into the cool pine forest, where we could hear the sound of flowing water. Although we couldn't see the Kanas River, we could already feel that our destination was close at hand. Perhaps it was near dusk or the off-season, so there weren't many people at this time. We walked quickly towards the Kanas River.

The lake water is milky blue. It is said that it is because the lake water contains a lot of granite powder. We are very lucky. The milky blue is the purest at the turn of spring and summer. We went down to a dock full of cruise ships. But it was late, and the cruise ship was not sailing today. The cruise ship was heading to the other side. There was a high mountain on the other side. There was a pavilion on the top of the mountain. There were almost no people on the wooden plank road built along the river. Maybe it was because of the bad weather or because it was built by the water. Some of these trails were overturned and damaged, and they looked like they had been in disrepair for a long time. We picked up some stones in the river and took some photos separately, but we were still embarrassed because we hadn't posed in front of the camera for a long time. It was not until the owner of the inn we booked called to ask about our check-in time that we were relieved and walked back slowly.

It may be because of the snow last night. When we arrived at Kanas Lake the next day, the clouds were still very thick. The surface of Kanas Lake without sunlight was much darker, and the lake water was not milky white. We can't see the color of the lake water, but we can see the lake surface~ Kanas Lake is really magical. The river will present a scene of being as quiet as a mirror on one side and surging on the other side at the interception point... The birch, red pine, fir and other trees on the riverside are golden, orange-red, dark green and other intersecting colors, perfectly interpreting the perfect color matching of nature.

There are two ways to visit the beautiful Kanas Lake, boat trip or hiking. It depends on your personal preference. We chose hiking, walking along the lake to the river valley, and flowing down the river. Under the sunlight, the river water is shining, and even the leaves on the trees are swaying and sparkling in the wind. No matter how many words of praise are used to praise the beauty of Kanas Lake, it is not excessive.

【Kanas River】 Kanas River is the main tributary of Burqin River, and its source is Kanas Lake. The river flows to Burqin County, and the river section entering Burqin County is called Burqin River, where it flows into Irtysh River.

Standing at the source of the Kanas River, you can feel the clear water and fast current. From time to time, ducks and waterfowl fly by in the water. It is such a beautiful natural scenery.

The water of Kanas Lake pours down and meanders in the valley, forming beautiful bays and beaches such as Wolong Bay and Moon Bay. The river section from the outlet of the southern end of Kanas Lake to Yaze Lake is covered with boulders, with fast-flowing water and splashing waves; the river section from Yaze Lake to Wolong Bay is wide, with slow-flowing water, green grass on the river beach and lush trees on both sides.

We followed the path to the Kanas River. The scenery here is quietly hidden behind the hills. It cannot be seen from the sightseeing station or the plank road. It is quiet. The few tourists are silently taking pictures and praising it. The cold Kanas River flows slowly. From different angles, it presents a variety of beautiful blues. The forest on the other side of the river looks like it is splashed with bright yellow and dark green ink. It looks particularly beautiful against the blue sky and the wisps of white clouds that are specially decorated.

Kanas is located in the Altay region in northern Xinjiang. It is a comprehensive scenic spot integrating glaciers, lakes, forests, grasslands, pastures, rivers, ethnic customs, rare animals and plants. It is known as the "Oriental Switzerland, Photographer's Paradise". When going up the mountain, if you sit on the left side of the shuttle bus, you will see the mountain view first. After crossing the small bridge, you will reach the other side of the Kanas River, where you can see the most famous three bays of the Kanas River. The shuttle bus does not stop when going up, and goes directly to the transfer center.

The Kanas River forms a zigzag bend here, turning from southeast to southwest and then east again. The river bends sharply, the valley is deep, and the water flows fast. There is a spindle-shaped river island at the beginning of the first bend, and a rapids beach is formed at the second bend. The east bank of the river is a meadow, and the west bank is a primeval forest.

Kanas River is the main tributary of Burqin River, and its source is Kanas Lake. It flows to Burqin County, and the section of the river entering Burqin County is called Burqin River, where it flows into Irtysh River.

Kanas Lake and Kanas River are both in Kanas Scenic Area. They are equally beautiful. Now there is a rafting project in Kanas River.

The Kanas River that tourists can see starts about 3 kilometers into Jiadeng Valley and ends at Kanas Lake. The scenery is picturesque.

The hike from Kadengyu to Hemu is along this river, with beautiful colors and good water quality.

The beautiful Kanas River flows far away!

The Kanas River in autumn is so beautiful with the surrounding scenery.

We followed the Kanas River and circled up the mountain road. The sun was shining all the way. I thought the weather forecast was wrong. The sun was still very bright. We were lucky! The Kanas River bank was covered with bushes, which was a bit like the jungle we passed through on the way to the ice lake in Yubeng, Yunnan! We walked into the depths of the jungle, as if we were in an empty place. We set up the tripod and started taking selfies and group photos.

The lake water beside the Kanas River, the frozen ice on the water source is blue-green, crystal clear, very beautiful. I didn't dare to wash my hands, for fear that the lake water would wash me. The ice surface beside the stream is very slippery and fragile, so you must pay attention to safety when taking pictures.

It was so beautiful that I couldn't help but sigh. The lake and sky were blue, and the autumn colors were pleasant. In front of this beautiful scenery, I really had to take three steps and melt into it. I swam a short distance along the Kanas River and then returned. I was reluctant to leave. If I had time, I should walk a long distance slowly.

Take a bus from Guanyutai back to Kanas Lake Transfer Center, and then transfer to the bus in the direction of Laocun to reach Kanas Lake. The drop-off point is in the middle of the plank road along the lake. Going up, you can reach the cruise center of Kanas Lake, and going down, you can go upstream to Kanas River. The water is calmer when going up, and the river is more dynamic when going down. Both are beautiful, depending on your preference. However, going up is the choice of most tourists.

We played for a while up there, but felt that it was too noisy and the scenery was not very different, so we were easily tired, so we turned back and went down. This way was much quieter, more suitable for girls to take portraits. The river was not deep, and there were many large rocks exposed, so you could jump on them and watch the sparkling water. There was a place where the trees were golden yellow, which contrasted with the blue water of the lake.

Enter the gate of the scenic area and take the scenic area shuttle bus (the round-trip fare is 60 yuan, and the shuttle bus is free within the scenic area and between scenic spots with this ticket.) Go to the Kanas Scenic Area Shuttle Bus Transfer Center. The green mountains and green waters along the way are very beautiful. It takes about 1 hour to reach the shuttle bus transfer center.

After getting off the bus, you still have to walk for a while to reach the lake. The lake is calm and the reflections are clear.

Buy a ticket and board the boat. The boat ride takes about 40 minutes. It goes to the direction of Friendship Peak, passes through the first bend, the second bend... Finally, it stops in the middle of the lake at the fourth bend, and then returns to the dock. If you don’t want to take a boat, you can walk along the lakeside plank road and finally reach the Turuk rock paintings. This section of the road was also the main place for Tuva people’s ethnic activities in the past. They stayed beside Kanas Lake and prayed for God’s favor...

You can stop and stroll along the river, where you can see a new scene every five steps. The riverside is mostly black volcanic rocks, which together with the blue lake water and golden trees form an oil painting with a very layered sense of scenery.

The autumn colors of the entire Kanas River are quite intoxicating. The birch forests are all yellow, and the scenery of Kanas Sanwan is very beautiful, and you can see the morning fog. The Jiadengyu-Hemu hike is also a walk along the Kanas River. The scenery by the river is breathtaking! It makes people forget the hard work of hiking.

Get close to the azure Kanas River, with each person on their own, it is very blue, beautiful and pleasant.

The Kanas River in the early morning is quiet, beautiful, and exciting.

The waves at the mouth of Kanas River are huge, washing the reefs by the lake day after day. As the sky gradually darkens, the lake surface presents a charming emerald green. The shallow riverside is covered with large pebbles. The clear river surface reflects the blue sky like a mirror. Sitting on the Kanas River, following the clouds in the sky, what a pleasant enjoyment! How nice it would be if you could spend 24 hours here leisurely.

I took this photo from the car. There were no cars parked there. It didn't seem worthwhile to walk there. It was too far.

As the road winds down along the banks of the Kanas River, the scenery is constantly changing, and the color of the river also changes with the light and shadow and scenery.

I walked along the Kanas River and took a stroll. To see the whole view, you need to climb to the top. The shuttle buses in the scenic area are similar to buses and can be taken for free, which is very gratifying. I have to say that the light and shadow are beautiful.

Kanas River is the main tributary of Burqin River, and the source of the river is Kanas Lake. The river section flowing to Burqin County and entering Burqin County is called Burqin River, and it flows into Irtysh River in Burqin County. The lake water pours down and meanders in the valley, forming beautiful water bays and river beaches such as Wolong Bay and Moon Bay. The river section from the outlet of the southern end of Kanas Lake to Yaze Lake is densely covered with boulders, with turbulent water and splashing waves; the river section from Yaze Lake to Wolong Bay is wide, with slow water flow, green grass on the river beach, and lush forests on both sides.

The color it presents is like a mixture of dark green river water and milk, as bright and clear as emerald. Especially in the gray sky and mist after the rain in the early morning, it looks even more dazzling and charming. Standing in front of it, facing the graceful green like a girl and the surging water, it is hard not to be attracted by it and wonder where the surging water is drifting to.

The weather in the afternoon was not very good, the clouds were thick, and I couldn't take a photo of the Kanas River under the sun, but the rainy scene seemed to be more suitable here. Of the three main bays of the Kanas River, I can only distinguish the Moon Bay. I can't remember which is which of the other two. This should be the most beautiful place in the Kanas River. In fact, from the first day I entered the Kanas Scenic Area, I was fascinated by the scenery here on the shuttle bus. The fallen leaves along the way and the river rustling by were absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately, we could only watch it on the shuttle bus. If we could drive here, it would be a wonderful thing. We walked along the plank road all the way and passed through three bays. It is still necessary to walk the plank road in Kanas. The essence is here. The forests are dyed, the river water at the junction of green and blue, the appearance is calm, the inside is rushing, and the clouds and mists rise and fall on the mountainside. No matter what the weather is, this place has its own beauty.

The main tributary of the Burqin River, the source of the river is Kanas Lake. The river section that flows to Burqin County and enters Burqin County is called the Burqin River, and it flows into the Irtysh River in Burqin County. From the fish-watching platform, you can overlook Kanas Lake and the Kanas River. Going down the river is the famous Kanas Three Bays Scenic Area, including the Fairy Bay, the Moon Bay, and finally the Wolong Bay. It is best to go there on a sunny day to see the emerald green river water. It is best to go to the Three Bays early in the morning when the fog has not yet dissipated.

The right time witnessed the dance of Kanas River and the sun: Kanas River flows quietly, and when the sun comes out half of its face, the winding Kanas River in the valley suddenly surges with snow-white clouds, and a white dragon awakens and swims to the east.

The scenery of Kanas River is really amazing. No wonder it is called the color palette of nature. It should be even more beautiful in autumn when the forest is full of colors.

Arriving at Jiadengyu at 2pm, we bought tickets, had a quick lunch, and needed to transfer to the scenic area's shuttle bus to get in. The shuttle bus strictly limits the speed to 40 miles per hour, so it takes an hour to reach the lake. The scenery on the way is infinitely beautiful. The Kanas River is emerald green, the water flows very fast, the slopes are full of wild flowers, tall fir trees, and snow-capped mountains can be vaguely seen in the distance. When we arrived at the lake, the lake was calm. We took a boat trip on the lake, and the mountains on both sides were reflected in the lake.

The source of Kanas River is Kanas Lake. The lake water pours down and meanders in the valley, forming beautiful bays and river beaches such as Wolong Bay and Moon Bay. The river section from the outlet of the southern end of Kanas Lake to Yaze Lake is densely covered with boulders, with turbulent water and splashing waves.

Laofuzi: "The Past Over a Thousand Years·Green Mountains and Clear Waters Painting Screen Show 8⃣️" - Xinjiang Altay Burqin Kanas Scenic Area 16·9·23 Pearls fall freely, swaying in the wind, the Milky Way. The waves are as smooth as a mirror, the ripples are sparkling, and the green and blue are singing. The fairy's footsteps dance, and the ancient vines are winding. The thin clouds are clever, the overflowing colors are colorful, and a pool of emeralds is locked frequently! February 22, Wuxu Year

In winter, Kanas Lake is covered with endless ice and thin snow, while the water below is still surging.

The lake water pours down and meanders through the valley, forming beautiful bays and river beaches such as Wolong Bay and Moon Bay.

Kanas Lake and Sanwan are connected by Kanas River, which is not bad with the mountains on both sides. However, with the lake and Sanwan as the best, Kanas River is just a side trip. Special reminder, the regular itinerary is usually to stay in Kanas Village, take your own car to the transfer center, and then take the scenic area shuttle bus to Kanas Lake. In fact, this road takes a zigzag line. This is the way to go, but if you are not in a hurry and have the energy on the way back, you can walk back along the Kanas River and directly walk to Kanas Village, which is closer than the car journey.

The color of the river water is strange, like Ariel laundry detergent:), of course it is more beautiful than most rivers. But compared with the Peacock River in Jiuzhaigou or the Huanglong River in Huanglong, there is still a certain gap.

The rushing water of Kanas River is turquoise and long. Summer is the flood season. The snow water from Friendship Peak melts and flows down, which is very impressive!

Kanas River forms a shallow beach in the low mountain stream. The lake surface is backlit and glitters in the sunlight, as if countless pearls are scattered at will. Therefore, it is also called "Pearl Beach". In addition, there are often clouds and mists, and the mountain scenery, lake water, and trees complement each other, which is like a fairyland. Therefore, Shenxian Bay got its name. Because the terrain here is open, the viewing platform is the best and largest one.

It takes about 5 minutes to walk from the transfer center to the bridge and you can see the Kanas River.

Morning fog can also be seen on the Kanas River in the morning.

During the days I was there, I saw a film crew filming by the river.

The water of Kanas Lake pours down, meandering through the valley, forming three beautiful bays and beaches: Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay and Wolong Bay.

The lower reaches of Kanas Lake meander through the valley, with three famous bays - Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay and Wolong Bay. To be honest, I think they are more beautiful than Kanas Lake. If you have time and energy, it is a great enjoyment to slowly enjoy the river and mountain scenery along the plank road along the river. If you have little time and energy, you can also enjoy the essence of the scenic area by taking the scenic bus along the mountain road. After the Kanas River flows into Burqin County, it is called the Burqin River, and finally merges into the Irtysh River and finally flows into the Arctic Ocean.

This fairytale destination is so beautiful that it cannot be described in words. You can only experience it yourself.

You must get close to the Kanas River, otherwise you will miss the beautiful scenery. The color of the river is sometimes creamy and sometimes emerald, changing with the color of the sky, which is really refreshing.

Kanas River is actually the lower reaches of Kanas Lake. The lake water pours down and meanders through the valley, forming beautiful bays and river beaches such as Wolong Bay and Moon Bay.

Kanas Lake is known as "the most beautiful lake in China" and is fascinating for its mysterious lake monster, color-changing water and dazzling natural scenery. Kanas means "beautiful, rich, mysterious" in Mongolian. Some people compare it to heaven, the last pure land on earth.

Of course, the first thing I thought about was whether I could see the water monster, but after I was in the scenic area, I found that this is definitely a well-protected wetland and a protection base for (red fish). The ecology is very good, and the original things are presented in front of you, with scenes from Twilight and shadows from The Revenant... At first, when I looked at it by the lake, it didn't feel that big, but I could tell what was big and what was small from the fish viewing platform...

The 1-hour shuttle bus ride was so enjoyable that I didn't even blink my eyes. The rushing Kanas River meandered through the forest canyon like a giant green dragon. It is recommended that you sit on the driver's side when entering and on the other side when exiting to see the scenery of Sanwan.

Kanas Lake is the main tributary of the Burqin River. The lake water pours down and meanders in the valley, forming beautiful bays and beaches such as Wolong Bay and Moon Bay. The river section from the outlet of the southern end of Kanas Lake to Yaze Lake is covered with boulders, with turbulent water and splashing waves; from Yaze Lake to Wolong Bay, the river is wide, the water flows slowly, the river beach is covered with green grass, and the banks are lush with trees.

The weather was cloudy when I went there, and it started to rain heavily soon.

The water of Kanas River, as warm as jade and as green as emerald, astonished our eyes. Friends who were traveling with us exclaimed: "It's so beautiful!" The picture was taken casually in the car without any angle.

Kanas Lake is a section of the Kanas River. It is relatively wide and has become a lake. The whole river is long and winding. Some sections flow slowly and quietly, while others flow violently. There are also Yaze Lake, Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay, etc. in the middle. Only Moon Bay is worth a visit. There is nothing special about the others. You cannot go to the riverside to see them up close. You can only walk on the plank road built on the roadside from a distance. However, the overall environment is very original and very comfortable.

Walking along the Kanas River, I unexpectedly saw the sunset clouds. Everything was so quiet and peaceful...

Kanas River is the main tributary of Burqin River, and its source is Kanas Lake. It flows to Burqin County, and the section of the river entering Burqin County is called Burqin River, where it flows into Irtysh River.

The Kanas River gives me the feeling of being ancient and mysterious...

In fact, as long as you enter Kanas, the scenery is really similar, but the scenery is really good.

Kanas River is the main tributary of Burqin River, and its source is Kanas Lake. It flows to Burqin County, and the section of the river entering Burqin County is called Burqin River, where it flows into Irtysh River.

After many hardships to get there, expensive tickets to the scenic spot, cold river water, light green water and deep green mountains echo each other ~ It is really beautiful, but it is a pity that I did not see the water monster

For tourists, Kanas River is divided into two parts, inside and outside the scenic area. Inside the scenic area, Kanas River connects with the lake, with three bends along the way, and tourists can look down on it from a high place, which is very spectacular. Outside the scenic area, the part goes east from Jiadeng Valley to meet Hemu River, following the first half of the Hemu hiking route. It is also an important water point for hiking enthusiasts, and you can get close to it. Both have their own merits and are very beautiful.

Kanas River is the main tributary of Burqin River, and its source is Kanas Lake. The lake water pours down and meanders in the valley, forming beautiful bays and beaches such as Wolong Bay and Moon Bay. The river section from the outlet of the southern end of Kanas Lake to Yaze Lake is covered with boulders, with turbulent water and splashing waves; from Yaze Lake to Wolong Bay, the river is wide, the water flows slowly, the river beach is covered with green grass, and the banks are covered with lush trees.

Before I went there, I had heard about the legend of the lake monster. CCTV Discovery Channel had broadcast a video of the lake monster, which made us afraid to go to the lake at night. Kanas is a holy lake in my eyes. It is extremely beautiful. It is beautiful and mysterious! The holy spring water is really cool and delicious.

Landscape Features

The lake water pours down and meanders in the valley, forming beautiful water bays and river beaches such as Wolong Bay and Moon Bay. The river section from the outlet of the southern end of Kanas Lake to Yaze Lake is densely covered with boulders, with turbulent water and splashing waves; the river section from Yaze Lake to Wolong Bay is wide, with slow water flow, green grass on the river beach and lush trees on both sides.

In autumn, the two banks are covered with golden yellow, which is very beautiful.

There is rafting on the Kanas River. The rafting distance is relatively long and the water is turbulent. It looks very interesting, but the price is more expensive than other scenic spots. The river water is very clear and cool.

Sanwan has beautiful scenery, but is covered with thick fog every morning.

The scenery along the Kanas River is really nice. How should I put it? It is mainly due to the high original forest coverage. The width of the river changes along the way, and the water flow becomes fast and slow, which forms a change of color. Xinjiang is full of Gobi deserts. Seeing such scenery is a wonder, but it is still inferior to Jiuzhaigou. Jiuzhaigou has beautiful water.

The Kanas River is bustling with people in September, which is the peak tourist season here.

Kanas River is the main tributary of Burqin River, and its source is Kanas Lake. The lake water pours down and meanders in the valley, forming beautiful bays and river beaches such as Wolong Bay and Moon Bay.

Since it was raining that day, I looked at the lake from the car~

It is a very beautiful river. Sanwan is located at the bend of Kanas River.

The Kanas River flowing out of Kanas Lake has created the beautiful scenery of the three bays of Kanas. On the morning of July 28, 2016, we specially chartered a car to see the beautiful scenery of the three bays. Wolong Bay is the most beautiful. We didn’t see the gods in Shenxian Bay, but Moon Bay is also good.