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| Burqin, Xinjiang Gateway to Kanas & Hemu Scenic Area |
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| Burqin Riverbank Hedi Night Market Xinjiang, China |
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| China-Russia Old Wharf Style Street Burqin, Xinjiang |
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| Rock Art, Burqin Museum Xinjiang, China |
D-11 Wednesday Aug 11 2026 (Burqin) - my 2nd day in Burqin, today we focussed on a downtown visit ie Burqin Museum, Kanas Tower Bridge, China-Russia Old Wharf / Dock Style Street & Four Seasons Night Market, free & easy !
1) My Xinjiang style breakfast (CNY8) in a local restaurant nearby our hotel in downtown Burqin.
2) Walkabout in Burqin Morning Market, Xinjiang
3) An exploratory walk from our hotel to Burqin Museum
4) Burqin Museum, Xinjiang - my solo visit, interesting & educational especially the rock art section.
5) Rock Art Section, Burqin Museum - a dedicated section for rock paintings (ancient petroglyphs) that reflects the ancient nomadic cultures of the Altay region.
6) The Kanas Tower Bridge by Day (2nd visit), Burqin, Xinjiang - a famous European inspired landmark in Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, located near the Burqin Museum, after the museum visit, I walked back to the hotel for a rest.
7) My DIY spiral pasta lunch eaten in the hotel.
8) A little grocery shopping (CNY34) in a mini market in downtown Burqi ie biscuits, instant noodles, sausages & ham etc
9) Burqin China-Russian Old Wharf or Old Dock Style Street - a popular pedestrian commercial area, historically serving as a crucial trading port & shipping deck with Russia along the Irtysh River, the street is celebrated today for its fairly-tale like architecture, featuring colorful Russian-style buildings, onion-shaped domes, giant nesting dolls & its signature white triumphal arch adorned with horse sculptures, cool & pleasant weather in the evening when the sun is about to set !
11) The Burqin Hedi Night Market (Riverbank or Riverside Night Market) is the culinary & cultural heart of Burqin, a fairlytale-like border town in northern Xinjiang that serves as the primary gateway to the Kanas & Hemu scenic areas.
10) The Arch of China-Russian Old Wharf or Old Dock Style Street by Night, Burqin, Xinjiang - a popular walking street located along Hebin Road, Burqin.
11) Four Seasons Gourmet Street, Burqin, Xinjiang - a vibrant, culturally rich food & night market located in the heart of Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang.
12) Bought a beef pie (CNY8 = Rm4.80) from an food stall in Four Seasons Night Market. Another wonderful night in Burqin !
