Picturesque scenery of Kanas scenic area in Altay, NW China's Xinjiang

Photo shows the Kanas River that flows through the Kanas scenic area in the Altay Prefecture of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo/Zheng Wei)

The Kanas scenic area in the Altay Prefecture of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has turned into a tranquil snow and ice wonderland in recent days. It has a lot to offer as a tourist destination, including snowfields, birch trees covered with rime ice, ice-covered rivers and small wooden cottages, among other elements. The Kanas River, which runs through the snow and ice-torn mountains, looks like a moving jade belt.

Altay is known for its abundant snow and ice resources. In recent years, the Kanas scenic area has continuously improved its infrastructure in a bid to promote the integrated development of ecotourism, culture tourism and rural tourism.