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2024.07.01 15:50 GMT+8

A refreshing trip around the bays of the Kanas River

Updated 2024.07.01 15:50 GMT+8
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A view of Moon Bay on the Kanas River in Altay, Xinjiang /CGTN

A view of Moon Bay on the Kanas River in Altay, Xinjiang /CGTN

A view of Moon Bay on the Kanas River in Altay, Xinjiang /CGTN

Crouching Dragon Bay on the Kanas River is named after an island that resembles a dragon lying in wait. /CGTN

Crouching Dragon Bay on the Kanas River is surrounded by lush green forests and grasslands. /CGTN

Horses graze near Crouching Dragon Bay on the Kanas River. /CGTN

Horses graze near Crouching Dragon Bay on the Kanas River. /CGTN

A horse grazes near Crouching Dragon Bay on the Kanas River. /CGTN

Visitors pose for photos at Crouching Dragon Bay on the Kanas River. /CGTN

Horses graze near Fairy Bay, where a fine mist helps create an enchanting, fairy-tale atmosphere. /CGTN

Horses graze near Fairy Bay, where a fine mist helps create an enchanting, fairy-tale atmosphere. /CGTN

Horses graze near Fairy Bay, where a fine mist helps create an enchanting, fairy-tale atmosphere. /CGTN

Nestled among snow-capped mountains and lush forests in Altay, Xinjiang, the celebrated trio of bays along the Kanas River – Fairy Bay, Moon Bay and Crouching Dragon Bay – offer an ideal summer retreat to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and revel in the tranquility of nature. Visitors can take a shuttle bus to explore each bay or embark on a hike to savor the scenic beauty along the way.

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