Fairy Bay

Introduction to Fairy Bay (神仙湾)

Fairy Bay is another beautiful attraction in Kanas Nature Reserve that allures many visitors. Fairy Bay is actually a shoal formed by Kanas Lake in the between mountains. Kanas Lake becomes wide when it comes to Fairy Bay as a result of blocking by landslide and debris in the lower reaches. Thus, Fairy Bay has the widest area in Kanas Lake. Here at the valley along the Fairy Bay, topography changes gently and has grown wetland and grassland on the bank.

There are several small islands drifting in the Fairy Bay. Legend has that there are immortals living there, this is how the name Fairy Bay comes. When light shades down to the lake, the shining light spots are like casually scattered pearls, very beautiful. Around the Fairy Bay, there are green mountains, primitive forests, flowery grassland, and the misty lake, these natural beauties make the Fairy Bay a paradise.

Location

Inside the Kanas Scenic Area, Burqin County, Altay, North of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

Main Sights

Fairy Bay, Kanas Lake

Travel Information

All-inclusive Ticket for Kanas Scenic Area: 185 Yuan, children who are less than1.2 meters or no more than 6 years old are free of charge.

Sightseeing Car Rent: 80 Yuan for the first time and another 10 Yuan if you enter the second time.

Opening Hours: 8:30AM－7:30PM

Transportation 

1. Visitors can take flight from Urumqi to Burqin and take shuttle buses from the Airport to Kanas Scenic Area. If you want to enjoy the scenery freely along the way, it is  recommended to take a  private car from Burqin Airport to Kanas Scenic Area, then transfer the sightseeing car to Fairy Bay.

Travel Tips 

1. Recommended duration for a visit is about three hours.

2. It is suggested to take warm clothing with you even in summer for the changeable weather between day and night.