Kanas Lake is located in the northwest of Burgin of Xinjiang Province, China. As the lake is hiding in the lush forests of Altai Mountain, it is called the pearl of Altai. The scenic spot is a forest comprehensive natural reserve, and it is the only administrative enclave of China in Europe - Thai Garin Siberia. Kanas Lake is shaped like a crescent moon, 24 km north to south and 1.6 to 2.9 km east to west, taking an area of 44.78 square kilometers. The maximum depth is 188.5m, and the lake is the second deepest lake in China.

Kanas is embraced by huge mountains, and the mountainous peaks are snow-covered year round. Flourishing forests coupled with boundless grasslands, the green hillsides reflecting on the calm lake, everything is so friendly, and the blue sky, the white cloud, the snowy peaks, and the green mountains jointly draw an amazing picture naturally. The apparent color of the lake would change along with the seasons and weather, blue, green, gray or mixture. Affected by the strong wind, dead woods are floating on the lake and form a causeway of a thousand meters in the arm of the lake, which is a spectacle of Kanas.

Located in the cold mountains of cold temperate zone, there is a long-term winter but with no summer yearly. The average temperature of July is 15.9 Celsius. Frost-free period lasts 80 to 108 days. Annual precipitation is about 1065.4mm. Its cool climate is suitable for the growth of boreal forests. Thus this area is the place owns the most species of cold temperate plants in China. The strong larch trees, the tower-shape spruce trees, the vigorous five-leaf pine trees and the beautiful fir trees constitute the main vegetation.

Kanas is not only abundant in natural resources and biographical species, but unique in tourist environment and cultural resources. In Mongolian language, Kanas has the meaning of beauty, abundance and mystery. It is said that Kanas lake monsters always pull the horses from the lakeside into the deep water, which adds more mysterious colors to Kanas Lake.

When you travel in China and if you are fond of pure natural views, Kanas would be a good choice. It is sure that a trip to Kanas would enrich your memorable China travel tours. There are always many attractions in Xinjiang Province waiting for your appreciation http://www.chinatouronline.com/china-travel/xinjiang-province/index.html.