Aheituobie Port is located in the western part of Habahe County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, 117 kilometers from the county seat of Habahe, 284 kilometers from Altay City, and 829 kilometers from Urumqi. Facing the Khakuri District of Kazakhstan and the Aleyshyevka Port across the river, the port exhibits economic complementarity between the two sides in terms of industry and product structure…
Habah River Birch Forest Park is located in Qibar Township, Habah River, about 6 km west of the county town. A third-grade asphalt road runs through the birch forest, making transportation very convenient. The birch forest stretches approximately 28 km in length and about 1.5 km in width, making it the largest naturally grown birch forest belt in northwestern China. It is distributed along both banks of the Habah River after it exits the mountain pass and across the wide, shallow river floodplains formed by several branching streams...
The Baisha Lake Scenic Area is located 2.5 kilometers northwest of the China-Kazakhstan border and is an important attraction along the "Thousand-Mile Gallery" in the Altay region. Situated at an elevation of about 650 meters, the lake covers an area of 0.5 square kilometers and is a small desert lake surrounded by sand dunes. The distant Singing Sand Mountains are reflected in the emerald-green waters, while various mixed forests line the lakeshore…
Panlong Road is located within Tieketi Township, Habahe County, north of the county town, a straight-line distance of 70 kilometers and 20 kilometers from Tieketi Township, accessible via a border road. Situated in the mid-low mountainous border area of the Altai Mountains, it borders Baihaba River to the west, facing Kazakhstan across the river. The terrain here is relatively steep, with the road winding through coniferous and birch forests on the shady slopes...
Covering a total area of 9.85 hectares, Shuangyong Park in Habahe County is located in the eastern part of the tree-lined county town. Built along the natural terrain and existing man-made forest belts, the park features an overall style of classical Chinese garden, complementing the striking regional and ethnic characteristics of nearby attractions such as the unique rock formations, rock paintings, corridors, and wooden cabins of Halong Gully. In front of the park’s entrance…
Baihaba is located at the northwestern tip of China. The No. 1 boundary marker between China and Kazakhstan stands at the source of the Akhah River within the jurisdiction of the Baihaba Border Post. At the foot of Friendship Peak in the Altai Mountains, the Baihaba Border Post has also become known as the "Northwest’s First Outpost." "-Mountain snow, no flowers, only cold. In the flute, I hear willows being broken, yet 0 have I ever seen..."
Naren Scenic Area is located in a relatively flat mountain basin in the northern mountainous region of Habahe County, about a straight-line distance of 100 km. The area boasts lush water and grass, a cool and pleasant summer climate, herds of cattle and sheep, and scattered white yurts that dot the beautiful grasslands. As visitors walk along the mountain trails, they feel as if they are immersed in seas of blooming flowers and swaying grass. Wild peonies, tree peonies, lilies, wild globeflowers, and more compete in a riot of colors—some as red as fire, some as white as snow, and others as golden as brass. At the edge of these floral seas and grassy waves lies an endless expanse of Siberian taiga composed of precious tree species such as spruce, fir, and red birch, vast and majestic. Naren Scenic Area is well-preserved in terms of its environment. Most visitors to Habahe County are willing to make a detour to this area to witness the unique charm of the Alpine summer pastures.
The Edke Red Leaf Forest is located northwest of Edke (a person's name) in Jialang'ashi Village, Salburak Township, Hoboksar Mongol Autonomous County, covering a total area of 2,600 mu. The European aspens growing on the western desert here turn completely red in autumn, just like the red leaves of Fragrant Hills, dyeing the entire desert crimson. As the song goes, “My passion, so…
The Haronggou Unique Rocks Scenic Area is located in Saerbulaq Township, Hoboksar Mongol Autonomous County, situated 35 km in a straight line to the northwest of the county seat. Haronggou lies within the Altai low mountain belt and is named after its dark, peculiar rocks. These are granite formations that, due to erosion and weathering by water and wind along various directional joint systems, have been sculpted into a myriad of vividly shaped rock formations resembling figures and objects. The cliffs are steep and rugged...
Hakkahe County Akqi National Wetland Park (hereinafter referred to as the Wetland Park) is located in Hakkahe County, Altay Prefecture, the northernmost part of Xinjiang. It lies in the triangular area where the Ertix River, the Hakkahe River, and the urban area of Hakkahe County converge. The total area is 1,250 hectares, of which the wetland area covers 1,206.11 hectares, accounting for…
The Sounds of Nature — Singing Sand Dunes
The scenic area of the Ashile Copper Mine in Habahe County boasts a beautiful environment, with over 60,000 artificially planted trees standing proudly against the wind. Lush green belts and patches of lawn have been created on waste rock piles, full of vitality. The mine site features pavilions, flower beds, green grass, fountains, and basketball courts, with a greening rate of 55%. Over 50 million yuan has been invested in environmental protection…
The Qideharen Microlithic Site is located within Jiayilema Township, Habahe County, 100 meters north of the Qideharen ferry crossing on the Ertix River Bridge. Geographic coordinates: 47°52′08″N, 86°17′08″E, at an elevation of 440 meters. The terrain is flat, with a surface of Gobi desert and xerophytic plants growing in the area. To the north...
The Shibarkule Deer Stone is located in Chagan Gol Township, Qinghe County. Its geographical coordinates are 46°48′40″N, 90°53′40″E, at an altitude of 2,690 meters, and it is accessible via rugged mountain roads. The Deer Stone lies to the east near the border with Mongolia, with the Stone Pile Tombs of Sandao Haizi to the west, and is surrounded by flat terrain. The stone is made of granite...
Beitaishan Ancient Fort is located in A’erletuobie Township, Qinghe County, 13 kilometers east of Boundary Marker No. 68 on the China-Mongolia border, with Beitaishan Mountain to the southeast. Six kilometers to the west lies Dahongshan Mountain, and 8 kilometers to the northwest, Aman Tie Mountain can be seen. Its geographical coordinates are 45°44′35″N, 90°18′23″E, at an altitude of 12…
The Shamahai Burial Mounds and Deer Stones are located in the Shamahai Summer Pasture of Chagan'gulex Township, Qinghe County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Dating back to the Bronze Age around 4,000 years ago, this burial site features over 30 stone cairn graves and stone coffin tombs, along with 19 deer stones across four distribution areas spanning approximately 16.25 square kilometers. Shiba'erkule...
The Burqin Beaver Nature Reserve is located in the Burqin River basin of Qinghe County, approximately 120 kilometers from the county seat. Geographic coordinates: 90°50′21″E, 46°12′05″N, with an average elevation of 1,110 meters. There is an asphalt road leading to the Taxkorgan Port near the reserve station. The reserve is home to a beaver protection station…
In 2005, Tianlin Island Resort was rated as an A-level scenic spot by the Autonomous Region Tourism Bureau. Located within the Daqinghe Manor of Fuqing Industry in Qinghe County, 5,000 meters west of Qinghe County town, the resort covers a total area of 100 mu. Dominated by natural poplar trees mixed with birch and willow, the resort is nestled against mountains and by the water, boasting enchanting scenery. The resort...
In July 2001, the Three Lakes Valley Megalithic Piles and Deer Stones were designated as part of the fifth batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level by the State Council. The Three Lakes Valley is located over 40 kilometers northeast of Qinghe County, in a high-altitude mountainous area at an elevation of 2,690 meters, with geographical coordinates of 46°48′41″N, 90°52′23″E. It consists of Huahai (Flower Lake), …
Taxkorgan Port is an important trade passage between China and Mongolia. After the founding of New China, trade between the two countries developed. In the early 1960s, trade between Taxkorgan and Bulgan was suspended. On July 20, 1989, Taxkorgan Port was approved by the state to open to the outside world. In 1991, the governments of China and Mongolia signed...