families or in tents.You can also stay in Kanas Shanzhuang where you will find to experience a taste of the 'old days'. Lake Kanas,which means "beautiful,rich and mysterious"in Mongolian,can be found 150 kilometers north of Burqin in Xinjiang.Nestled in the deep forests and Altai Mountains,the lake is 1,374 meters above sea level and covers an area of 45 square kilometers (10 times bigger than Heavenly Lake on Bogda Mountain) with the lake Tuvans in the area. The rich species Embraced by snow-capped mountains,the Lake Kanas area is covered with dense forests and is the only region where animals and plants of South Siberia species can be found in China.A total number of 798 kinds of trees have been found in the area,including some rare species such as larch,red pine,spruce,fir,and birch.The lake also has 39 species of beasts,117 species of birds 4 species of amphibious animals,7 species of fish,and more than 300 species of insects. Marvelous sights The Lake Kanas has several great sights,which add charm and mystery to this lake,and attract swarms of tourists from home and abroad. Monster in the lake Legend has it that huge lake monsters live in the deep water of the lake and rlln them.Its that the monster is atlnd ofr d h agge els drin nking along lake the named Hucho taimen in Chinese,also called huge red fish,with the longest one measuring up to over 10 meters. Buddha halo shining over sea of clouds After heavy rains in the early morning one can appreciate the sunrise while Pavilion for Viewing Fish on the top of a peak Sometimes,one can encounte the great spectacle of Buddha Halo,like that of Mt.Emeishan,with reflections of the pavilion and human figures in the halo.families or in tents. You can also stay in Kanas Shanzhuang where you will find a greater variety of services and accommodation. It is recommended that you stay with local families in a Hemu Village if you want to experience a taste of the 'old days'. Lake Kanas, which means "beautiful, rich and mysterious" in Mongolian, can be found 150 kilometers north of Burqin in Xinjiang. Nestled in the deep forests and Altai Mountains, the lake is 1,374 meters above sea level and covers an area of 45 square kilometers (10 times bigger than Heavenly Lake on Bogda Mountain) with the deepest point of 188 meters. It is China's deepest freshwater lake. About 117 different kinds of birds live along it. There is a large population of Tuvans in the area. The rich species Embraced by snow-capped mountains, the Lake Kanas area is covered with dense forests and is the only region where animals and plants of South Siberia species can be found in China. A total number of 798 kinds of trees have been found in the area, including some rare species such as larch, red pine, spruce, fir, and birch. The lake also has 39 species of beasts, 117 species of birds, 4 species of amphibious animals, 7 species of fish, and more than 300 species of insects. Marvelous sights The Lake Kanas has several great sights, which add charm and mystery to this lake, and attract swarms of tourists from home and abroad. Monster in the lake Legend has it that huge lake monsters live in the deep water of the lake and often has dragged horses and camels drinking along the lake into the water before swallowing them. It is said that the monster is actually a kind of rare fish named Hucho taimen in Chinese, also called huge red fish, with the longest one measuring up to over 10 meters. Buddha halo shining over sea of clouds After heavy rains in the early morning, one can appreciate the sunrise while standing in the Pavilion for Viewing Fish on the top of a peak. During sunrises, clouds and mist curl high up over the Lake Kanas. Sometimes, one can encounter the great spectacle of Buddha Halo, like that of Mt. Emeishan, with reflections of the pavilion and human figures in the halo