Stunning winter scenes in Xinjiang's Kanas Lake [Video]

The Altai mountains in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of northwest China are renowned for their stunning scenery. But many tourists have been dismayed to find heavy snow blocking the path to the site. Luckily the route has now reopened and is welcoming its first tourists for a long time.

It's one of those places where even a single glimpse can take your breath away. Kanas sits right next to the Altai mountains, renowned for its beautiful rivers fed by Kanas lake.

There's nothing quite like a stay in one of these houses amid the heavenly scenery.

Tourist Zhu Lin said, "I've come to Kanas many times but it's my first time coming in winter. The scenery is simply stunning the blue sky, clouds, trees and the blue water, just beautiful!"

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