Complete Travel Guide to Kanas
How to play in Kanas: all-in-one ticket rules for entrance and shuttle buses, the routes of Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, climbing Fish Viewing Terrace, the best spots for Helu morning mist and how to choose accommodation, all explained in one article.
Tickets and Shuttle Buses
In Kanas, a "ticket + shuttle bus" system is implemented as a single-ticket system. Private cars must all park at the Jiaden Island Transfer Center. A two-day ticket includes shuttle buses within the scenic area, while transportation to Baihaba and Hemu requires separate route tickets. During peak season (mid-September to early October), there are queues for the shuttle buses, so it is recommended to enter the park before 8 a.m.
Three Bay Route
The morning mist at Shenshan Bay, the blue water of Moon Bay, and the river islet of Wolong Bay can be viewed sequentially from north to south along the shuttle bus route. It is recommended to watch the sunrise at Shenshan Bay (only possible if staying inside the scenic area), walk down to the riverside along the boardwalk at Moon Bay, and end at Wolong Bay before exiting the park.
Fish Viewing Platform and Lake Area
The Fish Viewing Platform is on Hala Head Peak; take the shuttle bus up the mountain road and then climb over a thousand steps to overlook the full view of Kanas Lake. Boat rides are available at the lake-area docks. The water is the bluest in September.
Hemu and Baihaba
The Haden Observation Deck in Hemu is the standard spot for morning mist and cooking smoke; head up the mountain an hour before sunrise. Baihaba is a border village and requires a frontier permit. It is recommended to stay one night in both villages; the villages have Tuwa wooden houses, which are simple in condition but offer an irreplaceable atmosphere.