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¡¡¡¡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.

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