Shenxian Bay

To the south of Yaze Lake is Shenxian Bay, one of the "three bays" of Kanas. The Kanas Lake River has widened due to the blockage of mudslides and collapsed deposits in the downstream. It is the widest section of the Kanas River in the Kanas Lake Scenic Area. The river valley here is flat, and large swamps and meadows have formed on the riverbank. 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. This is how Shenxian Bay got its name.

Attractions Location: Kanas Scenic Area, Hemu Kanas Mongolian Township, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

Tickets:
Included in the Kanas Scenic Area Pass

Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

Contact Details: 0906-6326004; 0906-6524464

Transportation:
Take a plane to Kanas, and it takes 1 hour to drive from the airport to Jaden Valley (the entrance to the scenic area).
By car, it takes 10 hours from Urumqi to Burqin (including time for meals); from Burqin to Jiadengyu is 150km, which takes about 2 hours.
Take a bus from Urumqi to Burqin, then charter a car to Kanas, or take a bus to Hemu (there is a bus at 10:00 every morning)
Take the Kanas Scenic Area shuttle bus, boarding location: Jiadengyu Ticket Station, departure time: from 8 am to 9 pm in the peak season, every 5 minutes. There are 5 shuttle buses on duty at night.
Passing by Jiadengyu - Tuojing Bay - Huashu Valley - Birch Forest - Wolong Bay - Moon Bay - Holy Spring - Fairy Bay - Yaze Lake - Kanas Village - Kanas Lake

Time reference: More than 3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Shenxian Bay tours

1-Day Itinerary: Explore Shenxian Bay

Shenxian Bay is renowned for its stunning turquoise waters, dramatic desert landscapes, and unique rock formations. Spend a day enjoying the natural beauty and tranquility of this oasis.

  • Start from Dunhuang city. Take a private car or taxi for about 2 hours (approx. 160 km) to Shenxian Bay.
  • Walk along the bay, explore the desert dunes and the clear blue water, take photos, and relax by the lake.
  • Return to Dunhuang in the evening by taxi or arranged transport.

Accommodation/Food: Overnight in Dunhuang city at hotels or guesthouses. Sample local Gansu specialties like noodles, lamb skewers, and melon fruits.

Souvenirs: Local dried fruits (especially melons), desert herbs, and traditional Dunhuang crafts.


2-Day Itinerary: Shenxian Bay & Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake

Combine the serene lake experience at Shenxian Bay with the famous Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake to deepen your Dunhuang desert adventure.

  • Day 1: Travel Dunhuang to Shenxian Bay as above and explore the bay.
  • Day 2: Return to Dunhuang city in the morning, visit Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake scenic area (5 km from Dunhuang city center, accessible by local taxi or shuttle bus).
  • Enjoy sandboarding, camel rides, and visit the Crescent Lake oasis.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Dunhuang. Try local specialties and street food in the evening markets.

Souvenirs: Camel milk products, silk scarves, sand art souvenirs, and miniature desert sculptures.


3-Day Itinerary: Dunhuang, Shenxian Bay & Yangguan Pass

This itinerary expands to include the historical Yangguan Pass, an ancient Silk Road gateway, complementing your natural desert exploration.

  • Day 1: Dunhuang to Shenxian Bay and exploration.
  • Day 2: Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake visit.
  • Day 3: Visit Yangguan Pass ruins (approx. 90 km from Dunhuang, 1.5-hour drive by taxi or private car). Explore the ancient fortress and desert scenery.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Dunhuang. Try hearty local dishes such as roasted lamb and hand-pulled noodles.

Souvenirs: Ancient Silk Road-themed crafts, local calligraphy, and desert herbal teas.


4-Day Itinerary: Shenxian Bay, Dunhuang Highlights & Gobi Desert Tour

Combine Shenxian Bay with other natural and cultural highlights around Dunhuang and a short Gobi Desert excursion.

  • Days 1-3: Follow the 3-day itinerary.
  • Day 4: Gobi Desert exploration including camel trekking, sand dunes, and stargazing near Dunhuang.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Dunhuang or desert campsites for an immersive experience. Enjoy traditional Uyghur and Han cuisines.

Souvenirs: Desert-related handicrafts, camel wool products, and regional spices.


5-Day Itinerary: Comprehensive Dunhuang and Surroundings Tour

This itinerary covers Dunhuang’s major scenic spots, Shenxian Bay, desert adventures, and cultural experiences.

  • Days 1-4: Follow the 4-day itinerary.
  • Day 5: Explore Dunhuang Museum and Mogao Caves (20 km from Dunhuang city, accessible by taxi or shuttle bus), rich in Buddhist art.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Dunhuang. Sample local specialties and enjoy evening cultural performances.

Souvenirs: Buddhist art replicas, silk products, Dunhuang paintings, and local handmade jewelry.


6-Day Itinerary: Extended Natural & Cultural Immersion around Dunhuang

Add visits to less-known desert oases and villages nearby Shenxian Bay and Dunhuang, deepening your cultural and natural appreciation.

  • Days 1-5: Follow 5-day itinerary.
  • Day 6: Visit nearby oasis villages (such as Yangguan village), interact with locals, and experience traditional lifestyles. Arrange private transport for flexibility.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in guesthouses or village homestays. Try local fresh produce and ethnic dishes.

Souvenirs: Handwoven textiles, traditional musical instruments, and local honey.


7-Day Itinerary: Full Dunhuang & Shenxian Bay Exploration with Silk Road Experience

Spend a full week exploring Shenxian Bay, Dunhuang’s natural wonders, historical sites, cultural experiences, and Silk Road heritage.

  • Days 1-6: Follow the 6-day itinerary.
  • Day 7: Join a guided Silk Road cultural tour around Dunhuang, including local markets, ancient caravanserai ruins, and handicraft workshops.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Dunhuang hotels. Enjoy diverse cuisines from across Xinjiang and Gansu.

Souvenirs: Silk Road souvenirs, embroidered textiles, pottery, and locally made artworks.


User Reviews

By Little C |

One of the "Three Bays" of Kanas, Kanas Lake River has become wider due to the blockage of mudslides and collapsed deposits in the downstream. It is the widest section of Kanas River in Kanas Lake Scenic Area. The lake surface is backlit and flashes with tiny lights under the sunlight, as if countless pearls are scattered at will. There are often clouds and mists, and the mountain scenery, lake water and trees complement each other, like a fairyland. In order to see the first ray of morning mist in Shenxian Bay, I got up early in the morning, but unfortunately the weather was not good and it was rainy again.

By Yuersh |

After leaving Kanas Lake, we hiked 3 kilometers to reach Shenxian Bay. There were few tourists along the way, the sky was high and the clouds were light, the mountains were clear and the water was green, the mountain flowers were romantic, and the fragrance was fragrant. We walked, sang, appreciated, took pictures, chased, and had fun all the way, wandering in the fairy world with fresh air. This is the most beautiful place I have ever hiked!

Special recommendation: Hiking in Shenxian Bay, about 3 kilometers, with few people and beautiful scenery, a great experience. Moon Bay and Wolong Bay are crowded, and you can only queue up and take pictures when you arrive at the scenic spots, which is not the travel mode we want.

Walking quietly on the romantic path lined with flowers, I feel happy in my heart. I feel that the world is so beautiful and peaceful. All worries are thrown behind me, wandering in the beautiful world, and I even don’t want to leave.

By Snow |

Follow the pier of the cruise passenger center and go upstream along the river, and you will arrive at the boarding point. From here, you will officially start your tour of Sanwan.

The scenic area bus will stop at Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay in turn, and finally arrive at the three stops in front of Jiadengyu (the entrance of the scenic area). You can get off or not. If you get off, the bus will leave. After visiting a scenic spot, you only need to wait for the subsequent bus, so there is no need to worry at all. Shenxian Bay, perhaps you should really come here to see the morning mist at sunrise, so as to live up to its reputation as "Shenxian Bay". Now it seems very inconspicuous, and there is not much surprise. It is just a very ordinary lake. Fortunately, there are those "layered" embellishments in the mountains and forests, which makes it look a little better. If you are lucky, you will see horses here in Shenxian Bay. Using them as a foil, the photos of Shenxian Bay will be more colorful.

By Zhuo Yue |

Kanas also has a title called God's Private Reserve, so naturally there will be Shenxian Bay, which is the last of the three bays. I think this is where the fairies play and frolic. There is a touch of red in the bay. At this time, a group of horses suddenly ran from the side and happened to pass by Shenxian Bay. I quickly captured it. This picture reminded me of the world of elves, and these horses are the smart elves running on this alpine grassland.

By Biaobiao |

Shenxian Bay is in the upper reaches. It has flat land, gentle slopes, open space, abundant pasture, wide river and slow flow. Many small forked streams cut the flat river valley into small islands. The islands are covered with abundant pasture and lush forests. The river flows slowly under the islands. As long as there is sunshine, the river water here sparkles and sparkles, so it is also called Pearl Beach.

By Bosco |

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In fact, there is no need to rush out at 7 o'clock. When I arrived at Shenxian Bay at 8 o'clock, I only found a sea of tourists and a thick fog that made it impossible to see clearly. A man on the mountain told me that he had been squatting here at 7 o'clock. In fact, it is enough to come at 9 o'clock today, because the most beautiful time of Shenxian Bay is the moment when the sun rises from the top of the mountain and the fog dissipates. (The specific sunrise time is subject to the sunrise table)

By Sunlight |

Shenxian Bay in the morning mist is ethereal and dreamy. In the fairy air, a thin island covered with delicate conifers floats gently on the water like a leaf. The thick fog permeates and flows in the pine forest, dyeing the delicate figures of the conifers like a dream, and projecting all of this in the water. It looks so beautiful! It's so beautiful that it makes people suffocate and it makes people feel so unreal!

Through the morning mist, in the deep gray-blue fog of the pond, there are some dark gray shadows, as if there are some living things waiting for an opportunity to move, maybe trees? The water surface has completely merged with the fog, hiding them even deeper. In the depths of the thick fog, there seemed to be eyes spying on us, and something was whispering. I listened attentively, but the sound disappeared.

By Mi Ruo |

The clouds and mists are lingering, the clear waters and white shores, the mountains and green hills are changing unpredictably. This is the stunning glimpse of Shenxian Bay through a thin veil, like flowing clouds passing by your eyes, like the moonlight hanging in your heart.

When you are trapped in the hexagram formation, you suddenly find clouds and fog surging, as if the world is turned upside down, yin and yang are rotating, and some hidden power is brewing. In an instant, a golden light pushes away the heavy fog, air currents wander and collide, the Fairy Bay stretches its muscles and bones to reveal its true appearance, and the white mist remaining among the pines is like the belt that the immortal forgot to take away when he hurriedly waved his sleeves and left, leaving people with endless fantasy.

When you come to your senses, the mist has already dissipated, as if you have just woken up from a dream. Passing this place, all seven orifices are clear, and wind blows from your armpits. Immortals fly to the ninth heaven, and mortals become immortals.

By Orange is looking forward to a journey |

The fog at the bottom of the Shenxian Bay Valley was thick, but it had begun to dissipate at high altitudes. Climb up the hillside behind you, choose a good position, and wait devoutly for the Shenxian Bay to take off its white veil in the morning light. As the sun descended, the temperature of the river bay rose, and the morning mist in the bay began to float and linger, surging up the hillside, over the treetops, and then retreating into the valley in a blink of an eye, like a girl in white gauze, lowering her eyebrows and nodding her head, her clothes fluttering, like feathers and smoke, like a dream or fantasy. When the morning mist dissipated, Shenxian Bay revealed its true appearance. There was no such thing as a white gauze fairy, but just a beautiful scenery on earth.

By Messy green willow |

It was just daybreak when we arrived at Shenxian Bay, but the foggy Shenxian Bay had gradually emerged. Occasionally, the fog dissipated and the sun shone on the birch forest in the mountains, as if it was coated with a layer of golden light, and shone on the lake to create colorful ripples. The golden light slowly moved and expanded as the sun rose, gradually illuminating the entire mountain. The azure sky, colorful lake water, golden leaves, and pure white snow-capped mountains complemented each other, which was magnificent.

By y_AN_u |

I missed the morning mist in Hemu during my trip, but I couldn’t miss the morning mist in Kanas! Because of the incident mentioned earlier, I was the only one left for the morning mist.

The driver said that the morning mist in Kanas can usually be photographed in Shenxian Bay and Yaze Lake. When I took the shuttle bus the day before, I noticed that there were many photography enthusiasts on the hillside opposite Shenxian Bay. The tripods set up there told me exactly that this was the place.

We arrived at the Shenxianwang stop at around 6:30. Since the sunrise in the territory is always more than an hour later than usual, we sat down to rest...

Gradually, mist began to rise from the lakeside of Shenxian Bay. It was a beautiful place, like a fairyland, hazy and mysterious.

(Later, we realized that we arrived too early because others arrived slowly behind us in their own cars. That must have been a chartered car organized by the photography organization~~)

By Ferris Wheel |

Going forward, you will reach Shenxian Bay. The wooden plank road is basically on the grassland. On the left is the road for shuttle buses, and from time to time a shuttle bus full of tourists passes by at high speed; on the right is green grassland and mountains in the distance. This section is closer to the highway and far away from Kanas River. When you arrive at Shenxian Bay, the number of tourists has increased significantly, and most of them get off the shuttle bus to visit Shenxian Bay.

By Rise from Fire |

To enter Kanas Scenic Area, you need to take a bus arranged by the scenic area to go up the mountain for sightseeing, passing through the golden birch forest all the way, and the end point is Kanas Lake. On the way, you will pass Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Fairy Bay, which are known as the three bays of Kanas. The best time to visit the three bays is in the early morning, firstly because the light is good and the lake surface does not reflect light, and secondly because if you are lucky in the early morning, you can encounter morning fog.

By Blue sky |

[Shenxian Bay] Shenxian Bay is a swampy shallow beach formed by the Kanas River in the low mountain stream. Another wonder of the lake is the color change, which is called [Color Changing Lake]. In spring and summer, the lake water changes color with the change of seasons and weather. From the thawing in April and May every year to the ice and snow in November, the lake water presents different colors in different seasons.

In May, the lake water becomes dark and bluish-gray as the ice and snow melt. In June, the lake water turns green along with the plants in the surrounding mountains, and is light green or turquoise. After July, it is the flood season, and the white water from the upper White Lake is replenished in large quantities, turning from turquoise to milky white with a slight bluish-green color. In August, the lake water appears dark green due to the influence of rainfall. In September and October, the replenishment of the lake water is significantly reduced, and the surrounding plants become colorful, making the emerald-colored lake water dazzling.

The reason for the color change of the lake is due to the amount of mineral components in the upstream river water caused by seasonal changes; it is also related to the different colors of the plants in the surrounding mountains that change with the seasons and are reflected in the lake, as well as the changes in the angle of sunlight and the effects of light and action in different seasons on the lake water. The main reason is that the water of Kanas Lake comes from the Kanas Glacier on the south slope of Youyi Peak. When the glacier acts on the surrounding mountains composed of light-colored granite, the granite blocks carried by the glacier are squeezed and ground into white fine powder and mixed in the ice layer. In the hot summer, the glacier carrying the white fine powder melts, and a large amount of milky white glacier meltwater and rainwater enter the Kanas River and flow into the Akekule Lake (White Lake). The milky white water of the Akekule Lake flows downstream and merges into Kanas Lake. This is why Kanas Lake turns white in July and August.

After freezing in December every year, Kanas Lake looks like a white crystal mirror. Local herdsmen use sleds to transport goods or go skiing and skating on the lake. In addition, in different weather and from different angles, the special water quality refracts against the sky and mountain colors to produce different colors. As Kanas Lake is surrounded by mountains, against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds on the plateau, the lake water is reflected by the sunlight and clouds, and the surrounding mountain colors are reflected in the lake. The lake water changes with the changes in the clouds in the sky and the alternation of light and dark of the mountain colors under the sun, and is colorful.

By ekship |

Shenxian Bay is the northernmost scenic spot among the three bays in Kanas Scenic Area. It is better to see the fog in the morning, like a fairyland. That is how the name came about. There are several viewing platforms on the hillside on the east side of Shenxian Bay, where you can enjoy the view from a high place.

By Infinite Heaven and Earth |

I got up at 6 o'clock in the morning, walked from Butterfly Villa to the station outside the transfer center, and took the first local bus at 7:00 to Shenxian Bay to watch the morning fog (there are 6 buses to take tourists to watch the morning fog). I climbed up to the observation deck behind Shenxian Bay Station anxiously, but the fog below was still too thick. It needs to be a little lighter, so that it will look good when it is looming. However, natural phenomena are rare! It was already past 9:00, and the fog had not yet dissipated. It was really too cold, so I didn't stay on the observation deck until the end. No wonder some people say that you don't have to go so early to see the morning fog! For example, around 9:00. Fortunately, I didn't leave the station. The moment the sun turned over the hill behind, the fog quickly dissipated, and the scenery in front of me was like a poem and a painting under the golden sunlight! ! ! The sound of exclamation was endless.

By Stone as Rough as Piece |

The first bay in the north of the three iconic bays of Kanas Scenic Area is not far to the south of Yaze Lake. It still feels like a fairyland when there is morning fog in the morning. Unfortunately, we only saw the tail of the morning fog... We cannot go down to the water's edge, and the plank road is still some distance away from the water's edge. It is not recommended to cross the guardrail.

By Think for yourself |

In the morning, I went to the first stop of the three bays in Kanas Scenic Area to see the morning fog. The plank road is basically parallel to the viewing platform. The viewing platforms of other bays are all high up, so you need to walk down and then walk up! When the morning fog rises in the morning, it really feels "fairy-like", which is worthy of its reputation.

By mei |

Shenxian Bay is a swampy shallow beach formed by the Kanas River in the low mountain stream. I got up early to see the morning mist, but unfortunately the bay was shrouded in fog and I couldn't see anything clearly. I was so disappointed.

By Yuhao |

Shenxian Bay is located in Kanas Scenic Area, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is a shallow beach formed by Kanas Lake in the gentle mountain stream. The lake surface is backlit and flashes with tiny lights under 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. This is how Shenxian Bay got its name. About 3 kilometers north of Moon Bay, there is a river beach. The river here divides the forest and grassland into pieces of connected and disconnected islands, which are called Shenxian Bay. It is actually a swampy shallow beach formed by the Kanas River in the gentle mountain stream.

By Fluffy |

Shenxian Bay is the first stop from the transfer center to Jiadengyu, also known as Pearl Beach. The water in the lake ripples under the sun, like pearls. There are many stories about the origin of the name, which can be found on Baidu.

By Dreams of being woken up by mosquito bites |

Baidu Encyclopedia: Shenxian Bay is located in Kanas Scenic Area, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is a shallow beach formed by Kanas Lake 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.



About 3 kilometers north of Moon Bay, there is a river beach. The river water here divides the forest and grassland into small islands that seem to be connected and disconnected. It is called Fairy Bay. It is actually a swampy shallow beach formed by the Kanas River in the low and gentle part of the mountain stream. Under the sunlight, the river water is shining, and even the leaves on the trees are swaying and shining in the wind. At first glance, it seems that countless pearls are scattered randomly. In addition, there are often clouds and mists here, which are extraordinary and dreamy, making people feel like they are in a fairyland.

By Thousand o ten |

The best time to see it is in the morning when there is morning fog. It really looks like a fairyland. It is worth visiting even in the coldest weather.

By Leaf Monkey_On the Road |

The first stop of Sanwan is the place to see the morning mist. It is so beautiful. It lives up to its reputation!

By Scholar's spirit |

Shenxian Bay is the most upstream of the three bays.

By Hahahaha it's rising slowly |

This is the most abstract one. There may be unexpected surprises or a bay. It requires imagination. However, I didn’t go to the viewing platform opposite. Maybe

By Like Maple |

Shenxian Bay is the least beautiful of the three bays, but it has already amazed us.

By Taishada |

The first of the three bays of Kanas Lake, the water is clear!

By Wandering Sleeper |

Shenxian Bay is one of the three bays of Kanas. Generally, the sightseeing buses from the transfer center to the entrance of the scenic area will stop here.

By 52Hz |

You must go to Shenxian Bay in the early morning so that you can feel the origin of the name

By rrrock |

Just wait for that wisp of mist to wrap around the mountains like a ribbon, and the gods will wake up~

By louis |

It is like an oil painting, the most beautiful place in northern Xinjiang, no doubt about it!

By Touran Fun Tour |

Shenxian Bay is located in Kanas Scenic Area, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is a shallow beach formed by Kanas Lake 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. This is why Shenxian Bay got its name.

By Houchang Village Villager A |

Shenxian Bay should be very beautiful in autumn, but it is just so-so in winter when the river is frozen. The official statement of Shenxian Bay is that people are not allowed to go on the ice and barbed wire has been pulled up, but there are still many tourists who go there regardless of the danger. It is recommended that the scenic area strengthen management. If something happens and the Kanas scenic area is closed in winter, it will be bad.

By Travel Encyclopedia-White Deer |

Shenxian Bay is truly magnificent, and you feel like a fairy in it. When the sun is shining, the scenery of Shenxian Bay is roughly the same as that of Moon Bay and Wolong Bay. The shadows of trees and water are shimmering when the sun shines. But what is different from the other two bays is the morning mist before and after sunrise, which casts Shenxian Bay in a veil. Then the sun rises little by little, changing the color of the earth little by little. The very contagious scenery really makes people forget where they are. When you go to Kanas, you must go to Shenxian Bay to see the morning mist. There is a shuttle bus at 7 am, and then walk to Moon Bay and Wolong Bay. The morning mist dissipates around 9:30. It is worth hiking in the three bays.

By Uncle Bear |

In the early morning, Shenxian Bay was filled with morning mist. There is an observation deck in Shenxian Bay, which was full of people. Because it was winter, the morning mist was not so obvious, so it was not a pity that I didn’t take a picture of the scene I had seen thousands of times.

By You said the sun is delicious? |

The morning fog in Shenxian Bay is very famous. When we got here early in the morning, many people had already found a good position to take pictures. Shenxian Bay in the early morning has a hazy beauty, and of course the "freezing" beauty is also unusually prominent.

By Wang Yuanrun |

The classmates who arrived before us kept emphasizing that if we have time, we must choose a section to hike along the river. Due to time constraints, we gave up the hike and took the shuttle bus to see all three bays. After all, the wind was strong after the sun went down and the temperature dropped quickly.

I stayed on the shore of Wolong Bay and Shenxian Bay for a while, and took some nice photos. I believe it will be good if we hike there.

By Maple Cloud |

It is said that Shenxian Bay is the only one of the three bays where morning fog can be seen. Whether this statement is correct or not, I have no way to verify it. After all, it is hard to avoid fog in the mountains on rainy days...

After arriving at Shenxian Bay, we looked around and found that even the pouring rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of the tourists (after all, we had come here and stayed here, so we had to complete the trip even if it rained knives from the sky). The roadside observation decks and hillsides were full of tourists looking for angles to take pictures.

Walking up the mountain along the plank road, it came to an end soon. The plank road here is still under repair and is not complete. You can only walk along the path that has been trodden by predecessors. The movement of the morning fog in the mountains is always unpredictable, just like a willful child, changing at any time. The morning fog is sometimes close, sometimes far, sometimes high, sometimes low. If you want to take your ideal photos here, you still have to spend some time, and of course you also need some luck.

By Everything is fine |

As soon as I arrived at Shenxian Bay, I saw the morning mist from afar. What a spectacular sight. The pine trees in the mist were like ink paintings, dreamy. As the sun shone on the lake, the morning mist gradually dissipated, revealing the blue lake water. The surrounding pine trees also had colors, each with its own merits. I couldn't stop the shutter, for fear of missing a moment.

By A girl |

To see the most beautiful Shenxian Bay, you have to get up early and take the earliest bus to Sanwan and Jiadengyu (around 8:15). In this way, you can see the beautiful scenery of Shenxian Bay shrouded in clouds and mist when you arrive. This is my experience...

I went to Shenxian Bay twice (the second time was when I passed by it when I left Jiadeng Valley), and I only saw fog the second time.

Shenxian Bay can only be viewed from a distance, not played in. The small bay of water is blue-gray under the white frost in the early morning, with light smoke slowly rising over the lake, and the water and fog seem to be motionless.

By Jia佳娘娘 |

The reason for staying in the scenic area is to get up early the next morning to go to Shenxian Bay to see the morning fog. There are buses to Shenxian Bay at the transfer center, but you need to consult the staff of the scenic area for the time!

By Small Thrush |

We arrived at Shenxian Bay early, and it was really full of fairy air. Needless to say, there was a river, with forests on one side and meadows on the other. There was a layer of mist that was neither thin nor thick, which was really good, and very similar to the fairy air I felt. On the meadow, the grass was withered and yellow, and a thin layer of white frost covered it, making it look crystal clear. In the middle was a ribbon of mist, and in the distance was a dense forest, with various yellow and green colors.

By Go your own way |

Shenxian Bay is the first bay where Kanas River flows out of the lake. It has a wide terrain and gentle currents. On one side are high mountains covered with spruce, birch and larch, and on the other side are wide swamps and meadows. There are several small islands in the river, which are said to be the place where immortals live, hence the name Shenxian Bay.

By Bacoco |

Being in the misty morning fog of Shenxian Bay, feeling the colors of the mountains and waters shrouded in the mist, her dreamlike and picturesque appearance still fascinates me.

By jevin |

You must get up early in Kanas to see the morning mist in Shenxian Bay. Only in the early morning can you understand why this place is called Shenxian Bay.

By Chen Bing |

This bay would not be so beautiful without the morning mist. We were very sorry that we did not see the morning mist.

By Chengsousou |

So this is Shenxian Bay... It's been so long that I can't even remember where it is. Here are two photos

By 248201519@一夫 |

The water of Kanas Lake becomes unusually calm when it flows through a shallow bay. The breeze ripples the blue waves, and the lake water sparkles under the sunlight. It is like a fairyland, and it should be the place where immortals live, so it is called Fairy Bay. In addition, there are often clouds and mists here, which makes people feel like they are in a fairyland.

By Big Face Cat |

As soon as I heard the name, I felt it was a fairyland. Plus, covered with thick morning mist, I inexplicably felt that this was no ordinary place. I couldn't afford to offend it, hahahaha.

Climb to a high point and overlook the entire Shenxian Bay. It is really beautiful and really cold.

Walking back along the path from Shenxian Bay, you will see a wide view of golden grass, yellowing trees, white-capped mountains in the distance, and turquoise water.

By Knickers |

The sunlight and the mist sprinkled on Shenxian Bay, just like its name, giving the illusion of being in a fairy palace.

By Na Yatou's Poetry and Distance |

Even if I don’t tell you that this place is called Shenxian Bay, you will involuntarily name it Shenxian Bay, because when you get off the car you will see clouds and mist, like a fairyland, like a place where fairies live.

By The Boy Next Door |

I could only take the scenic bus, which was a little different from what I imagined. Shenxian Bay was not very stunning, probably because there was no fog. This is the place where Kanas River is most prone to fog, like a fairyland. The plank road along the river is definitely not to be missed, as you can get close to the river water.

By Kitty teacher wearing necklace |

In order to see the morning mist, I decided to stay in the scenic area. My personal suggestion is that if you have time and conditions, you should stay in the scenic area for one night. The morning mist in Shenxian Bay is really beautiful!

At the beginning, the fog was very thick and Shenxian Bay was almost invisible. Later, the sun came out, the fog became thinner and thinner, and the true appearance of Shenxian Bay was revealed. It was so beautiful!

By axls |

The morning fog in Shenxian Bay appears very thick from a distance.

The morning fog in Shenxian Bay is an important scene in Kanas and a famous photography subject. For some reason, the morning fog is most obvious in this section of the long Kanas River. In summer, a "morning fog shuttle bus" will be opened in the new village to facilitate tourists living in the village. But it is no longer available in this season, and everyone has to go to the transfer center first.

There is a fence around Shenxian Bay to prevent people from getting close to it. We went to the viewing platform on the opposite side of the road to take pictures. The forests were colorful and beautiful, but Shenxian Bay without clouds and mist always seemed to be overshadowed in my heart. . .

By DAYDAYUP |

We got off at Shenxian Bay and started hiking. I thought the morning mist had dispersed at 9 o'clock, but I didn't expect it was still in time. Beautiful scenery is always fleeting. The morning mist had spread within 5 minutes. You must seize the opportunity to take pictures. However, we didn't encounter the best morning mist. The most beautiful state is hanging above the river like a ribbon. A group of wild ducks happened to swim by. I was so lucky.

By Alaska |

Shenxian Bay is suitable for getting up early to take pictures of the morning mist. After the morning mist dissipates, it is relatively not as beautiful as Moon Bay and Wolong Bay.

By Archangel |

You can only see part of the lake from the viewing platform. Many tourists climbed up the hillside on the left. I thought you could see the whole picture from the hillside, so I climbed up as well. I deliberately climbed a little longer to a deserted place. The sun had not yet shone on the hillside near the water, and the water was dark. After waiting for more than 10 minutes, the sun slowly passed over the top of the mountain and sprinkled the sun on the lake. When the mist started to rise, it felt like a fairyland. Maybe that's why this place is called Shenxian Bay.

By Weifu |

We were all very tired and felt that the morning fog in Hemu was very shocking. It didn't matter whether we went to Shenxian Bay or not, but we still went to see it after repeated persuasion from the innkeeper. To go to "Sanwan", you need to take a bus to the transfer center, and first take a minibus to Shenxian Bay. The journey is not far. After climbing up the hillside, I found that the scenery here is indeed different from that of Hemu Village. The curved Kanas River flows through the woods, with snow-capped mountains behind it. The whole river bay is very beautiful surrounded by snow-capped mountains and fog. From time to time, cars go into the fog along the road, like a fairyland.

By szmay |

When we parked at Shenxian Bay, many people got off the bus. I looked out the window and it was so beautiful. There was a lot of fog. Maybe this is what the place where the gods live looks like. It's really beautiful.

But when we arrived at Shenxian Bay, the fog disappeared after the sun rose. The Shenxian Bay we saw no longer looked spiritual.

By fly |

Morning fog has always been a favorite element for photography enthusiasts. The morning fog in Kanas Fairy Bay can be said to be the best among all morning fogs. The clouds are not high. You can reach above the clouds by climbing 50 meters. It is like opening a God's perspective. You can take pictures of the entire river valley without aerial photography. Fairy Bay is indeed the place where fairies live.

The morning mist is like a ribbon, suspended in the air, changing constantly with the wind.

1. You don’t have to go too early to see the morning fog at Shenxian Bay. I took the 9:00 bus from the transfer center and arrived in 10 minutes, which was just right. The earliest bus in the morning in autumn is only 8:00

2. Taking photos of the morning fog in Shenxian Bay is also very luck-dependent. It is recommended to go to the top of the hill behind to take photos, where the viewing angle is higher and the field of vision is wider.

By The mottled shadows of the ancient city are reborn |

Morning mist fills Shenxian Bay. The best time to view the three bays is in the morning.

By Wang Miaomiao's Light and Shadow Diary |

The river divides the forest and grassland into a number of small islands. Under the afternoon sun, the lake water containing mineral components appears blue, green and milky white, with a bit of the artistic conception of "blue sky, yellow leaves on the ground, autumn colors on the waves, and cold green smoke on the waves".

By Right Here |

When the morning fog was thick, you couldn’t see anything by the river, so you could only climb up the hillside behind to take pictures, and the hillside was full of guns and cannons.

By Yah |

This was the first time I passed by Shenxian Bay, and the only photo of the morning fog that made me realize that “raising the camera is victory”.

Although it is not perfect, it is a rare opportunity.

Because we had two days, we thought we could see it the next day, but we didn't cherish the scene in front of us.

That day, when I took a bus back from Wolong Bay, the morning mist had dissipated, and there was no trace of the morning mist the next day.

Unlimited time and freedom will make you less willing to cherish them. The morning mist in Shenxian Bay will always be just a quick glimpse.

At 8:00 am, wait for the morning fog bus (a minibus, the same length as the shuttle bus to Guanyutai) at the bus stop in Xincun. It will take you directly to Shenxian Bay to see the morning fog. You can get off here or take the bus to Moon Bay and Wolong Bay. When I went there, there was no morning fog in Moon Bay and Wolong Bay, only in Shenxian Bay. You don't need to check the section ticket when taking this bus.

By Little high82 |

Next to Shenxian Bay is a reed marsh, swaying in the wind, very beautiful. We wanted to walk along the reed marsh all the way to Yaze Bay, but halfway through the walk we were already entangled by the beautiful scenery and took photos along the way.

The next day we arrived at Shenxian Bay at about 8:30, and there was only a little fog by the lake. We were a little disappointed, thinking that we were still late and missed the morning view.

Perhaps God didn't want us to have any regrets, as the sun rose, the fog became more and more obvious. Shenxian Bay also emitted more and more fog, which surrounded the lakeside, really like a fairyland.

By Ran. |

It was as if we were driving into a foggy and hopeless place. The moment the car came out of the thick fog, it seemed as if we had traveled through time and arrived in another world. There were not only dark green pines and cypresses, but also emerald lakes.

The mist evaporates from the river, forming a wall of fog that slowly spreads upwards, soaking the forests and grasslands on both sides of the river, and then disappears in the sunlight, forming a landscape shrouded in thick clouds and mist. Isn't such an otherworldly fairyland the place where immortals live?

By Nanshan |

The morning mist in Shenxian Bay, one of the three bays of Kanas, is the most beautiful, like a poem, a painting, a dream, and a fairyland. It is recommended to stroll in Shenxian Bay at around 7 o'clock in the morning. It feels quite comfortable.

By SChai |

The Shenxian Bay is covered with fog, and it is difficult for the sun to come out today. To take a panoramic photo, you need to climb to a high place, where there are all kinds of cameras, but the weather is not good.

By Time leaves traces |

If you want to see the morning mist in Shenxian Bay, remember to go early. Like fog and smoke, like a dream or fantasy, Shenxian Bay is a paradise on earth.

By Tiger cloth |

The morning fog in Shenxian Bay is well-deserved. A thick fog covers the entire bay. Looking from the viewing platform, the entire road, forest and water are shrouded in fog, which is very spectacular. It seems that there is a mysterious world in the fog waiting for tourists to explore. As the sun rises, the light and dark intersection line slowly moves, as if waking up this paradise in the thick fog.

By I don't like noodles, I like rice |

From the time it gets completely dark, we watch the fog drifting over little by little. 7 to 8 o'clock is the time we enjoy the most.

We arrived at Shenxian Bay at around 8 o'clock. I fully understood what it meant to be in the mountains, with clouds so deep that I don't know where to go.

I couldn't see anything at all. I had to release the drone, and after it flew through the fog, the scenery was still beautiful.

By New travel force |

Today, Shenxian Bay is worthy of its name. The mist spreads over the shallow emerald water, and the dams divide the picture into different areas. The surrounding trees make the whole picture more substantial. The mist is just like the blank space. It is a thousand miles of clear autumn, and the water follows the sky. However, beauty will eventually fade away, especially when the sun is shining, the mist dissipates faster, but before it disappears, it is her most beautiful time, just like the sunset, although it is near dusk, it is infinitely beautiful. And Shenxian Bay under the sun is just like this, the lingering beauty is the most shocking.

By straw |

Watch the morning mist at Shenxian Bay. Shuttle buses start leaving for Shenxian Bay at 8am.

The morning fog starts around nine o'clock, so there is no need to rush to go there, and there is no need to rush to leave once you have gone there.

By Cc |

Take the bus to Jiadengyu from the transfer point and get off at the first stop, Shenxianwan. The morning mist in Shenxianwan is very beautiful, like being in a fairyland.


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