Kanas
The Alpine Lake of the Altai
Kanas Lake fills a glacial valley in the Altai Mountains — milky turquoise water, Siberian larch forests and Tuva villages whose log cabins smoke gently through autumn mornings.
Don't miss
- Kanas Lake's shifting blues
- Hemu and Baihaba villages
- Guanyu Pavilion lookout
Best time to visit: June–September; late September for gold larch
Visas: Australian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days — an arrangement scheduled to end on 31 December 2026, so confirm the rules for your travel dates.