What you see in paintings comes to life in Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. /Xinhua Photo

A group of photos showing the autumn scenery of Kanas has wowed both Chinese and international visitors. /Xinhua Photo

Autumn is the optimal season to pay a visit to this area, which looks like a scene from a fairytale. /Xinhua Photo

Kanas Lake, located within the Kanas Nature Reserve, was rated as China’s most beautiful lake in 2009 by Chinese National Geography Magazine. /Xinhua Photo