Kanas Lake's autumn scenery beckons visitors to Altay

Its turquoise waters flow below the hilltops of Burqin County of Altay, northwest China’s Xinjiang, resembling a gemstone embedded in the landscape. This is Kanas Lake, a scenic spot that has entered its best viewing period of the year. Tourists have been trickling along its walkways, breathing in the crisp, fresh air and the autumn scenery adorned with red, yellow and green foliage. Kanas Lake is one of China’s national geological parks, and designated as a national AAAAA-grade tourist attraction.