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I am in Fairy Tale Border County
Burqin, Xinjiang |
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Five Colored Beach (Wucaitan)
Burqin, Xinjiang |
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| Kanas Tower Bridge, Burqin, Xinjiang |
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China-Russia Old Dock
Night Market, Burqin |
D-10 Tuesday Aug 18 2026 (Burqin, Xinjiang) - my 1st day in Burqin county town with a storbng Russian character / influence, a major transport hub & gateway to Jiadengyu, Kanas National Geopark & Hemu Village. After my Kanas visit, we returned to Burqin & stay for another night before heading to Karamay by a long distance bus. This morning in Altay Bus Station, we took a MPV van ride to Burqin Passenger Transport Centre (approx 110km). After the hotel check-in, we visited the downtown Burqin & the China-Russia Old Wharf river bank area. In the evening, the hotel arranged a private car hire for both of us to visit the scenic area of Five Colored Beach (Wucaitan) & we ended our day in Kanas Tower Bridge, a famous landmark in Burqin. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed our 2 + 1 night stay in Burqin !
Burqin is a scenic border county in northern Xinjiang, the gateway to Jiadengyu, Kanas National Geopark, Hemu Village & neighbouring county towns ie Aletai, Beitun & Karamay; located in the northern most Altay Prefecture of Xinjiang, sharing borders with Russia, Kazakhstan, & Mongolia; situated at the meeting point of the Irtysh River, China's only river flowing into the Artic Ocean & the Burqin River; a landscape featuring alpine forests, river valleys & unique geological formations.
Public Transport: 1 MPV van ride (CNY50, Altay > Burqin) + Private car hire @CNY50
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| Altay > Burqin (110km) |
1) Early morning walk in downtown Altay City prior to hotel check-out (08.00) & our bus ride to Burqin.
2) MPV van ride departing 09.45 from Altay Bus Station > Burqin Passenger Transport Centre (110km - 1.15 hrs)
3) Arriving in Burqin Passenger Transport Centre (11.00)
4) Hotel Accommodation (Burqin): my 2 nights stay in Jinhui Business Hotel, Burqin, room tariff Rm85, 2 single beds, hotel manager very friendly & arranged a private car hire for us to visit the Five Colored Beach (Wuciatan) this evening.
5) My simple lunch (CNY8) in a local restaurant located next to our hotel ie century egg porridge + deep fried sesame ball.
6) Walkabout in downtown Burqin - touristy places like Four Seasons Walking Street, China-Russian Old Wharf Walking Street & the riverbank area.
7) Burqin Bridge & Riverbank, Burqin, Xinjiang - taking a stroll along the riverbank & a little sightseeing on my 1st day in Burqin.
8) Burqin Riverside Night Market - side entrance, a vibrant local market famous for grilled river fish, local snacks & a lively border-town atmosphere.
9) The site of a old Floating Bridge, Burqin, Xinjiang
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10) Triumphant Arch with horse sculptures located at the front entrance of the China-Russia Old Wharf Style Walking Street / Night Marrket.
11) China-Russia Old Wharf Night Market - the site of an old shipping dock with Russia along the Irtysh River, fairly-tale like architecture, colorful Russian-style buildings, onion-shaped domes, giant nesting dolls & a triumphant arch.
12) The Sino-Russian Old Wharf Sculptures, Burqin, Xinjiang - a prominent historical landmark located along the Irlysh River embankment within the Sino-Russian Old Wharf Style Street, the area celebrates Burqin's history as a critical commercial shipping hub & trading port between China & Russia during the early 20th century, the sculptures & surrounding installations tell the story of this cross border heritage through distinct themes.
13) Onion-shaped domes Russian style architectural buildings, China - Russia Old Wharf Night Market, Burqin, an Instagram spot.
14) Exiting the China-Russian Old Wharf Style Street & a short walk back to our hotel.
15) My DIY canned black sauce fish mihoon dinner eaten in the hotel prior to my evening visit to Five Colorful Beach (Wucaitan) located 25km from Burqin.
16) Evening walk in downtown Burqin prior to the Five Colored Beach visit (20.00) .
17) The start of our private car hire (arranged by our hotel) for our evening visit to Five Coloured Beach (Wucaitan) located approx 25km from Burqin County (20.00 > 22.00).
18) Rainbow Cliffs Cultural & Art Museum, Five Coloured Beach Scenic Area - an on-site art gallery & science center alongside its famous multi-colored Yadan rock formations.
19) Five Colored Beach (Wucaitan), Xinjiang is a stunning Five Coloured Beach featuring dramatic multi-hued Yadan landforms, separated from a lush green riverbank by the flowing Irtysh River, formed by millions of years of wind and water erosion, creating striking gullies and cliff-style rock formations; best time to visit is during the golden hour, 1.5hr before the sunset, free admission for seniors above 70+.
20) Exiting the Five Colored Beach (Wucaitan) Scenic Area after an almost one hour of sightseeing inside the scenic area.
21) Kanas Tower Bridge, Burqin, Xinjiang - after the Five Colored Beach visit & on our way back to Burqin, the driver kindly dropped us at the Kanas Tower Bridge in downtown Burqin & we continued our sightseeing visit to admire a breath-taking European-inspired landmark featuring 4 striking 27 meter Gothic style red towers resembles that of the London Tower Bridge from far !
Kanas Tower Bridge by Night, Burqin - a shining landmark of Burqin, this European architectural style is most visited by tourists especially at night when the bridge is full lighted up changing colours every minute !
22) Fountain / Water Music Light Screen Show on Irlysh River, next to Kanas Tower Bridge, Burqin - a spectacular sight when the urban light, fountains & cultural performances come together every night !
23) Sculpture of Elk stand on either side of the bridge, representing regional ecological balancem good luck & safe journeys for travellers.
24) Music On. Line Dancing, The Dancing Queen. The Night is Young - join the madding crowd, be merry & happy !
25) Open air night market near the Kanas Tower Bridge, Burqin - a little sightseeing & a little eating before retiring for bed !
25) My travel buddy's favourites ie yogurt & latte for good bowel movement ! Good Night !
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