Burqin County belongs to the Altay region of Xinjiang. It is the highest point of the "rooster tail" of China's territory. It borders Kazakhstan, Russia and Mongolia in the north and northeast. It is the only county in western China that borders Russia. Burqin has high mountains, boundless grasslands, and lush water and grass; the terrain is mainly hills, river valleys, and semi-desert. There is plenty of sunshine all year round, dry summers, and cold winters. There are abundant agricultural products; there are many natural landscapes and pleasant scenery. It has also been a place where herdsmen have lived and multiplied since ancient times.
Altay Prefecture-Burqin County Recommended Attractions
Friendship Peak Introduction
The Friendship Peak Glacier on the southwest slope of the Friendship Peak is the largest glacier in the Altai Mountains. It is located in Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, on the border between China and Mongolia. It is the boundary peak between the two countries. It takes 4-5 days of trekking through the primitive dense forest to reach the foot of the Friendship Peak, so it is deserted. But from the fish-watching platform, you can overlook this snow-white peak.
Baihaba Introduction and Ticket Price
A colorful fairy tale world, with soft light in the evening and red snow-capped mountains beside the village, the best place to take sunset photos in northern Xinjiang
Baihaba is a village where pristine natural ecology and ancient traditional culture coexist. It is the first village in Northwest China. Baihaba Village is divided into three parts: Tuva residential area, Kazakh residential area and border defense company residence. The village is located in a valley, with unique pointed wooden houses, white birch trees and green poplars dotted in between; two clear streams meander around the village, and the scenery at sunset when the herdsmen return is refreshing. The northwest of the mountain village is far away from the border river between China and Kazakhstan, and the south is high mountains and dense forests. When autumn comes, the mountain village is colorful red, yellow, green and brown, and the forests are dyed like a palette. In addition, the snow-capped peaks of the Altai Mountains are set off, making it a perfect oil painting all year round.
Tickets/Opening Hours
50 yuan, Kanas to Baihaba section bus 124 yuan
(Peak season) 08:30-20:30; (Off season) 9:00-19:30
Recommended play time: 4-7 hours
Hemu Village Introduction and Ticket Prices
Hemu Village is located in a large river valley blocked by mountains. In autumn, no matter where you look from, Hemu Township is full of warm and bright golden color - small rivers, wooden houses, smoke from cooking, birch forests and people grazing on the Hemu Bridge. The houses here are all made of logs, full of primitive flavor. The village is mainly a concentrated living and residence for Tuva people. It is also the farthest and largest village among the three existing Tuva villages (Hemu Village, Kanas Village and Baihaba Village).
Tickets/Opening Hours
60 yuan ticket + 20 yuan ancient village protection fee
08:30-20:30
Recommended play time: 4-7 hours
Hemu Bridge Introduction and Opening Hours
Hemu Bridge is a wooden bridge with wide or narrow wooden strips as the bridge deck. It is a gated bridge with local characteristics. Although some parts are damaged, you can easily see the river flowing under the bridge through the gaps of different sizes when standing on it. The most beautiful time here is when the sun sets and the bridge deck is coated with golden light. After crossing the Hemu Bridge, there is a large birch forest on the other side of the river.
This wooden bridge is the only way to enter Hemu Village and the best place to take photos of Hemu River. Standing on the bridge, you can see the beautiful scenery of Hemu Village and birch forest on both sides.
Tickets/Opening Hours
All day, all year round
Introduction to Hemu Grassland
Hemu Grassland is located in the mountain basin where Kanas River and Hemu River meet in Burqin County. The basin is surrounded by dense forests and lush greenery, with wild animals roaming around, creating a harmonious and primitive ecological scene. The Hemu River flows from northeast to southwest, and the primitive villages and the grassland blend harmoniously and naturally. There are scattered wooden houses on both sides of the river, and herds of cattle and sheep are grazing leisurely on the slopes. In the distance is a dense primitive forest, set against the blue sky and white clouds, which is particularly quiet.
Introduction to Lake Kamozawa
Yaze Lake is located in Kanas Scenic Area. It is composed of the abandoned section of Kanas River after its diversion - the oxbow lake depression. To the west of Yaze Lake is Kanas River, and it is surrounded by dense forests. The lake area is about 13,000 square meters. The lake is open and flat, like a mirror. In summer, flocks of wild ducks, wild geese and swans live and swim in the lake area, multiplying and living.
White Lake Introduction
White Lake is also called Akekul Lake. It is formed by the inner and outer moraine blocks in the upstream glacier. After the movement of the glacier, they are squeezed and ground into white powder and carried into the river and the lake, giving the lake a unique color. Akekul Lake preserves the most complete Siberian taiga forest and grows Xinjiang five-needle pine, which is rarely seen elsewhere.
Wucai Beach Introduction and Tickets
Enjoy the sunrise over the sea with the amazing sea erosions
The colorful riverbank was formed by the erosion of flowing water and wind erosion. Located in an arid and windy area, the riverbank rock layers have different weathering resistance, forming jagged contours. The rock layers are composed of red, earthy red, light yellow and light green sandstone, mudstone and conglomerate. The rocks are of different colors and colorful, with strange landforms such as colorful castles, monsters, and peaks. It is a typical colorful hill.
Tickets/Opening Hours
100 NTD
8:00-17:30
Recommended play time: 2-4 hours
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Whether it is the magnificent natural scenery or the rich cultural atmosphere, Burqin County provides tourists with a unique travel experience. Walking into this land and feeling the different charm of Xinjiang will be an unforgettable memory for you.
