Introduction The name "Jiadengyu" means "Jiadeng's house" in Mongolian. It serves as a model base for forest conservation and afforestation in Burqin County. Currently, it has over 80 acres of nurseries, primarily cultivating seedlings of spruce, Siberian larch, Schrenk spruce, and Scots pine. Due to the high-altitude and cold climate, the growing period for plants is long—spruce seedlings that have grown for 8 years are only...
Introduction: Rowan Valley stretches 1.2 kilometers in length. Along both sides of the valley, besides dense mixed forests of thorny birch, Siberian spruce, and Siberian larch, it is also the most concentrated habitat of Siberian rowan, hence the name. The Siberian rowan is a small tree belonging to the genus Sorbus in the Rosaceae family, and in China, it is only found along the upper reaches of the Burqin River...
Introduction: Hemu Bridge is a highly distinctive all-wooden bridge, with a deck made of planks of varying widths. Some parts of the bridge are already worn, allowing you to easily see the rushing river below through the gaps, both large and small. The most beautiful time here is at sunset, when the bridge is bathed in golden light. After crossing Hemu...
Introduction At the northernmost inlet of Kanas Lake, there is a kilometer-long driftwood dam. During the flood season, the river carries a large amount of driftwood from upstream into the lake inlet. Later, due to the strong valley wind that changes direction after hitting the massive mountain to the south of Kanas Lake, the wind pushes the driftwood floating in the water upstream. Over time...
Introduction: Located on the western shore of Kanas Lake, about 5 kilometers from Kanas Village, there is a place called Hundred Flowers Garden, which is a typical mid-mountain forest meadow grassland. Surrounded by lush green mountains on all sides, the garden covers an area of approximately 2.5 square kilometers and is named for its abundant and vibrant wildflowers. In early spring, the area is covered with grass as soft as a carpet, and streams trickle through the valleys…
Guide The area around the lake is open and gently undulating, with the lake surface as smooth as a mirror. In summer, flocks of wild ducks and geese inhabit and swim in the area. The surroundings and the northern part of the lake consist of marshy grasslands and vast meadows, where emerald-green grass encircles the mirror-like waters, creating a tranquil and picturesque scene. Highlight On the grassy highland near the river to the northwest of Duck Lake, there is a pile of stones — that is the “...”
The Five-Color Beach scenic area is located 20 kilometers along the road from Burqin County toward Habahe County, on the northern bank of the Ertix River. It covers an area of six square kilometers. In 2004, Hong Kong Shan Yue Industrial Co., Ltd. signed an agreement with the People's Government of Burqin County to invest 20 million yuan in developing the Five-Color Beach tourist scenic area. Its main features include...
Introduction Camel Neck Bay is the first scenic spot when entering the Kanas River Valley. In Kazakh, it is called “Botomuy,” meaning “camel’s neck,” as the Kanas River forms a large bend here that resembles a camel’s neck. The area around Camel Neck Bay is densely forested, with main tree species including Siberian larch, Siberian spruce, European aspen, and wart…
Introduction: The Tuleke Rock Carvings are located on metamorphic phyllite rocks on the eastern shore of the First Bay of Kanas Lake. The bedrock, shaped by ancient glacial activity, forms a unique landform known as a roche moutonnée, upon which the rock carvings are engraved. The carvings enjoy a prime location, overlooking the lake in front and backed by the beautiful and majestic summer pastures. Currently, the rock carvings are divided into two sites, spaced...
Introduction The term "taiga" originally comes from Russian, referring to the coniferous forest zone bordering the southern edge of the tundra near the polar regions. Nowadays, this term generally refers to the boreal forests of the cold temperate zone. In the cold temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, taiga forests span across northern North America and Eurasia, forming vast, boundless expanses that constitute the world's largest...
Introduction The Naren River meanders through Naren Summer Pasture, nourishing this summer home of nomadic herders. Even in the height of summer, the climate here remains cool and pleasant, with white yurts dotting the beautiful grassland like mushrooms. It is a sea of grass, rolling with waves of flowers—peonies, globeflowers, lilies, and countless unnamed wildflowers bloom vibrantly...
Hemu Grassland is located in a mountainous intermontane basin at the confluence of the Kanas River and the Hemu River, with an elevation ranging from 1,124 to 2,300 meters. The surrounding mountains are broad and have gently rounded summits, while the rivers have mostly carved out deep canyons, creating a complex terrain. The Hemu River runs from northeast to southwest through the area, dividing the grassland into two halves. The shady slopes of the mountains are covered with dense, lush forests...
Guide The Altai Mountains run in a northwest to southeast direction, stretching approximately 2,000 kilometers from Western Siberia through the Altay region to Mongolia. Introduction The Altai Mountains lie on the windward side of moist westerly air currents, where cold, humid airflows from the southwest bring abundant snow and rain. The melted snow flows southward down the slopes, forming major rivers such as the Irtysh River…
Introduction Located on the Chinese side of the China-Kazakhstan border, this is a birch forest. Its most distinctive feature is that in autumn, when the leaves of the birch trees change color, they form the shape of the map of China. Xinjiang Hemu - Kanas…
Introduction: Baihaba is surrounded by mountains on three sides. Streams from the snow-capped mountains converge into a small river that flows through the village and joins the border river at the end of the village — this is the Baihaba River. On one side of the river live the Kazakhs, and on the other, the Tuva people. Along the China-Kazakhstan border, there stands a boundary marker inscribed with the fiery red characters “中国…” (China…).
Introduction Located behind the village of Baihaba, the road is lined with tall birch trees, their golden leaves forming a long arcade. Sunlight filters through the treetops, casting a glow on the ground covered in shimmering fallen leaves—it’s a truly beautiful sight. A popular local saying goes: “The cattle and sheep of Kanas walk the Golden Path, eat Chinese herbal medicine, drink…”
Guide To the east of Burqin County stands a towering monument, 8 meters high and covering an area of 150 square meters. This is the Monument to Bai Shanbu, built specifically to commemorate Bai Shanbu Dunanbai, a renowned Kazakh folk composer and the founder of the dombra musical tradition. Bai Shanbu Dunanbai was born in 1803…
The Kuixugen Rock Carvings are located within Chonghuer Township, Burqin County, and are easily accessible by off-road vehicles. Geographic coordinates: 48°09′″ N, 87°11′13″ E, at an elevation of 770 meters. The rock carvings are situated at the entrance of the Kuixugen Valley, about 5 kilometers east of the Chonghuer Township government office. This area is a key…
The Ertix River is the only river in China that flows into the Arctic Ocean. It originates from the southern slopes of the Altai Mountains, stretching 46 kilometers from its source to the national border, with a drainage area of 57,000 square kilometers. The Ertix River Valley is broad and its waters are mighty, with an annual runoff as high as 11.9 billion cubic meters. The riverbed is strewn with massive rocks, and silver waves churn vigorously. The secondary forest along the valley…
Thousand Lakes is located within the Hemu-Kanas Mongolian Township, 155 kilometers south of Burqin County and 13 kilometers west of Kanas Village. It is accessible by road, and can also be reached on foot or by horse from Kanas Village. The Thousand Lakes consist of a cluster of lakes in the mid-mountain zone along the watershed of the Kalasuaren River and the Geyanaining’erk Lake, at an altitude of 2160 to 25…