In order to explore the feasibility of environmental magnetism method in monitoring soil pollution in scenic spots, 72 samples of topsoils were collected from Kanas 5A scenic spot in Xinjiang. The results showed that the average content of soil magnetic minerals was high in Kanas scenic spot. The magnetic properties of topsoils were predominated by ferromagnetic minerals and a small amount of anti-ferromagnetic minerals. The magnetic grains were mainly coarser multidomain (MD) particles and fewer superparamagnetic particles (SP). The parameters of χ_LF, SIRM, SOFT and HIRM were higher in lake-outlet tourism area but lower in new villages, old villages and tourist reception areas, the other parameters of χ_FD%, S-ratio and SIRM/χ_LF were on the contrary. The distribution of high magnetic sites was consistent with the distribution of intensive human activity areas, buildings and roads in the scenic spot. The high magnetic value of lake-outlet tourism area was mainly related to the stronger natural soil formation, and the high magnetic sites in other regions are mainly influenced by the tourism activities. Therefore, the scope of man-made pollution could be effectively distinguished and delineated in the scenic area by soil magnetic method, and it provides a reference for the prevention and control of soil pollution and tourism planning.