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    Moon Bay of Kanas Lake

    102 Reviews
    #1 of 24 things to do in Aletai
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    Hemu Kanas Country, Aletai 836500, China
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    “Worth the trouble of getting there”

    As a solo traveler, I joined a tour on the advice of a friend. He had recommended hiring a car for... read more

    Reviewed 13 September 2017
    AubreyDella
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    Xining, China
    “Time Stops”

    Time just stops when I saw this stunning view. The pine trees, green colored river is just perfect... read more

    Reviewed 23 June 2017
    andresuyono
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    Beijing, China
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    5.0
    102 reviews
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    • Very good13%
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    13 Sep 2017
    “Worth the trouble of getting there”
    23 Jun 2017
    “Time Stops”
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    Hemu Kanas Country, Aletai 836500, China
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    Reviewed 13 September 2017
    Worth the trouble of getting there

    As a solo traveler, I joined a tour on the advice of a friend. He had recommended hiring a car for a trip like this, but as a single person, this was more cost-effective and "safer". Though I would not recommend the company I went...More

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    Reviewed 23 June 2017 via mobile
    Time Stops

    Time just stops when I saw this stunning view. The pine trees, green colored river is just perfect match. Visited during by the end of May. Unfortunately the bus only stops for 10 minutes.

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    Reviewed 30 September 2016 via mobile
    Just Like A Beautiful Painting

    Mother Nature at its best ... waited 2 hrs for the morning fog to clear and with the morning sun light been throw on the mountain top... just like Magic... the most stunning sight appear ... need to be there to see it. Go at...More

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    Reviewed 25 October 2015
    amazing mother nature

    this place is so awesome. i visited on the best season, 6th October which was after the holiday break of china national day. after 5th october to 9th october will be the best because of less people so that you take enjoy the screen quietly...More

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    Reviewed 2 July 2015
    Breathtaking scene

    breathtaking scene. the best season for travelling is August to September. Perfect views with mountain & river. Shall take time to feel the nature bit by bit.

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    Reviewed 4 July 2013
    The best place on earth

    so beautiful.. the best place on earth. I wanted to run away from the bus i was on and just disappear and immerse myself in the nature!!

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    Reviewed 29 October 2012
    12 days in N Xinjiang ,Sept 2012

    We were a gp of 30 Singaporeans , most are retirees.and seasoned travellers. The trip was rather tiring , spending long hours of coach ride. There was one day ,fr Kuitan to Buerjin, we had our lunch at 8pm. It wasn't really too bad as...More

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    Reviewed 16 September 2012
    Stunning scenery

    I was there like 10 years ago.There wasn;t any highway to get there. My friend and I needed to ride horse for like 2~3hours from village. The view is very good~ i like it when it was undeveloped, dont know how it looks nowadays ~

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    Reviewed 4 August 2011
    Breathtaking view

    aka Crescent Moon Bend, recommend to walk down the wooden plank path leading down from the bus stop to Kanas river and walk down to Sleeping Dragon Bay. It's about 2km. The other attraction is Fairy Bay which is north of Moon Bay.

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