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Kanas Winter Dreamland|Enter the Frozen Fairy Tale Secret Realm in December

📍Location: Xinjiang · Kanas ⌛Time: Mid to late December 🌟【Trip Highlights】 ▫️Frozen Kanas Lake: Blue ice as clear as glass, rime hanging by the lakeside, instantly stepping into "Frozen" ▫️Hemu Village Morning Mist: At sunrise, smoke and snow mist swirl around the wooden cabins, straight out of a movie through the camera lens ▫️Snowfield Horseback Riding: Gallop through the forest and snowfield, be a winter horseman for a day ▫️Starry Night Cabin: Warm yellow lights reflect on the snowfield, look up to see the Milky Way hanging down 📦【Packing List】 ✅Life-saving outfit: Fleece underwear + wool sweater + long down coat + waterproof snow boots ✅Atmosphere essentials: Plush hat + knitted scarf + touchscreen gloves + thermos (warm hands and photo-ready) ✅Electronics: Power bank (cold drains battery fast!), spare camera batteries, warm hand warmers for phone 🚗【Travel Tips】 ➡️Chengdu✈️Altay ➡️Rent a 4WD off-road vehicle in Altay to Kanas (about 4h, choose 4WD + snow tires!) 💡Don’t sleep on the way! The car window is a moving snow country documentary 📸【Photo Guide】 1️⃣Hemu Viewing Platform: Stake out at 8 AM, shoot continuously as morning mist drifts over the wooden cabins 2️⃣Kanas Three Bays: Rime walkway at Fairy Bay, S-shaped snowy path at Moon Bay, ice bubbles on the surface at Wolong Bay 3️⃣Snow Portraits: Wear bright scarves and throw snow, backlight to capture golden snowflakes in hair 4️⃣Night Shooting: Hold star lights in front of cabin windows, use long exposure to capture star trails 💌【Real Reminders】 ⚠️Some roads are restricted in winter, check park announcements in advance ⚠️Keep warm! Break outdoor activities into segments and return indoors to warm up in time 🌙“The snow here speaks, rustling as it falls to the ground, sparkling as it floats in the air This winter, go on a date with the snow❄️”
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Posted: Dec 9, 2025
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