Jiadengyu
贾登峪
The south gate of the Kanas scenic area and the site of the visitor and shuttle transfer centre. Accommodation is concentrated here, and it is the starting point for hiking and horse-riding routes to Hemu.
Jiadengyu lies about 30 kilometres south of Kanas Lake and is the southern gate of the Kanas National Nature Reserve. It has the Kanas Scenic Area Visitor Centre and the shuttle transfer station. Drivers must park here and take the shuttle into the scenic area. It is a forested river valley surrounded by many hotels, guesthouses and restaurants, with prices lower than inside the scenic area, making it one of the main places to stay. The classic hiking and horse-riding route from Jiadengyu to Hemu is about 30 kilometres long, crossing a mountain ridge, and is usually completed in one day. In summer, you can see meadows and snowy mountains along the way. You can also hire a car to drive to Hemu. Jiadengyu National Forest Park is nearby. Check the official announcements for current ticket and shuttle prices.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tuojing (Camel Neck) Bay
- Wolong (Sleeping Dragon) Bay
- Moon Bay
- Shenxian (Fairy) Bay
- Yaze Lake
- Meili Peak
- Kanas Village & Tuvan Home Visit
- Kanas Fish-Watching Pavilion