Snow willow in Kanas

Kanas Lake, located in the valley of the Altai, China's Northwest Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, is a famous natural resort. Colors of Kanas Lake vary in the different seasons and weather. Its beauty and mysterious folk tales attract many tourists.

In the winter, it turns into a fantastic world of ice and snow, where visitors will find a remarkable view of crystal snow willows and frozen Kanas lake covered with thick snow.

Apart from Kanas's charming and mysterious scenery, Tuwa people, a Mongolian tribe living at Kanas Lake, is a major attraction. The valiant ethnic minority is good at equestrian, skiing, and hunting. Kanas Lake and Tuwa people, integrating with each other, constitute the unique views and folks at Kanas.

Snow-blanketed Kanas Lake

Horse riding contest of Tuwa ethnic people