Tuva village, A serene village brimming with Tuva culture

At the foot of Shan in Guan Yu Ting within Kanas scenic area, Hemu-Kanasi Mongolian Township, Burqin County, Altay region, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

A village like a utopia

Scenic spots and historical sites

Introduction

There is an ancient ethnic group in our country called the Tuva people, who believe in a nomadic and hunting lifestyle. In their nearly 400-year history, they have settled by Lake Kanas and maintained their traditional way of life, which is brave, skilled in horsemanship, skiing, singing, and dancing. Their houses are mostly built of logs and scattered around the village, with small bridges, flowing water, and the fragrance of milk wine, creating a quaint and picturesque village scenery, much like the mysterious and beautiful Lake Kanas.

Address

At the foot of Shan in Guan Yu Ting within Kanas scenic area, Hemu-Kanasi Mongolian Township, Burqin County, Altay region, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

Transportation

Flying to Kanas takes one hour by car from the airport to the entrance of JiaDeng Valley. Driving from Urumqi to Burqin takes 10 hours, including meal breaks. It is about 150km from Burqin to JiaDengYu and takes about two hours. Taking a bus from Urumqi to Burqin, and then chartering a car to Kanas, or taking a bus to Hemu (at 10:00 am every morning) can also be an option. Taking the Kanas scenic area shuttle bus starts at the JiaDengYu ticket office from 8 am to 9 pm during peak season, with a five-minute interval between each bus. There are also five on-duty shuttle buses at night. The route passes through JiaDengYu-TuoJingWan-HuaQiuGu-BaiHuaLin-WoLongWan-YueLiangWan-ShengQuan-ShenXianWan-YaZeHu-Kanas Village-Kanas Lake.