¡¡¡¡1374
meters high above sea level, Kanasi Lake (Kanasi
Hu), which means "beautiful, rich and mysterious"
in Mongolian, can be found in the deep forests and
mountains of Altai, covering an area of 44.78 square
kilometers which is 10 times bigger than Tianchi
on Bogda Mountain. This is a typical ice erosion
& moraine lake shaped like a new moon, or rather,
a long hyacinth bean.
¡¡¡¡The reflections of
the surrounding snowcapped, tree covered mountains
can be seen inverted on the lake water. During autumn
especially, there is a picturesque landscape of forests
in a riot of colors with gold, red, blue and green
all reflected in the clear lake water here.
¡¡¡¡There are also some
fun legends about Kanasi Lake. It is said that huge
lake monsters live in the lake's depths. In recent
years, others claim to have seen 4 meter long blood
red fish in the lake. The "Emei Spectacle",
lights in the clouds after a morning rain, add an
air of mystery to the lake too.
¡¡¡¡The practices of
the Tuwa and local Mongolian ethic minority, and Altai
Mountain rock-paintings have been attracting explorers
and travelers to this area for decades.
Price Ticket: RMB100;
80% discount of the whole depending on teacher or
student card.
¡¡¡¡Transportation: You
can rent the microbus at Urumuqi to get there, and
the fare is RMB600 one day, with RMB20 insurance in
addition. The rented fee consists of travelling and
gasolene expenses, but not including the entrance
fee and dinner & Quartering charge of the driver.
¡¡¡¡Accomodation:
You could experience the exotic tent of Kazakstan
Nationality. with RMB20- 40 everyone, and RMB60- 100
residing in the lakefront frame house, as well RMB200
more or less for the triple or quadplex rooms.In addition,
there are some private hostels with RMB 10- 15 every
one.