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Popular Best Things to Do in Burqin [2025]
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Xinjiang Kanas National Geopark
4.6
/5
10607 reviews
8.4
From MXN$257.94
Based on 172 reviews
Kanas Scenic Area | 98.2 km from downtown
Phone +864001110906
Address: Burqin, Altay, Xinjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
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Highlights:
Panoramic view of Kanas Lake
Enjoy a 2-hour Boat Ride with Stunning Lake Views
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The scenery in the scenic area is indeed beautiful, but it's too crowded. The distance from the entrance to the scenic area is quite far, and the accommodations inside the scenic area are too expensive. Staying in the surrounding county town is too far.
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• Icy Wonders: In winter, Kanas Lake freezes into a 3-meter-thick layer of ice. When sunlight shines through, it displays a gradient of blue and green patterns, with ice cracks intertwining with the reflections of distant mountains, creating a breathtaking scene. Moon Bay and Fairy Bay transform into a black-and-white ink painting, with frost-covered branches adorning the riverbanks. Drone aerial photography reveals the icy river curves shaped like the Tai Chi symbol.
• Folk Customs Experience: In Hemu Village and Kanas Village, you can step into a Tuva wooden house, sip piping hot milk tea, and listen to the melodious tunes played on the Chuur flute. If you happen to visit during the Tuva Spring Festival, you can witness ancient activities such as snow horse racing and wrestling.
• Snow Activities: You can ride a horse-drawn sleigh through the forest, experiencing the thrill of speed at -30°C. Alternatively, you can try skiing with fur at the Jikepulin International Ski Resort, experiencing the primitive wilderness of the birthplace of skiing. Helpful Tips
• Transportation: Only 4WD vehicles with snow tires are allowed into the scenic area. Snow chains are necessary from Burqin to Kanas, and gas stations are scarce along the way; it's recommended to fill up in Chonghuer Town. Alternatively, you can take the train to Altay Station and then share a ride to the scenic area.
• Equipment: A three-layer clothing approach is recommended: quick-drying underwear + fleece jacket + 800-fill-power down jacket. Snow gaiters and crampons are also essential to prevent snow from getting in. Use hand warmers for spare batteries in your camera, and cover your phone with a fog-proof lens cap.
• Accommodation: We recommend choosing a family-run guesthouse in Kanas Village with underfloor heating, such as "Xuesong Inn," where you can stargaze through the glass dome at night. You can also try the Hemu Ice and Snow Hotel, experiencing the extreme cold aesthetics of -5°C ice beds and reindeer-skin sleeping bags, but reservations must be made one month in advance.
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Hemu Scenic Area
4.5
/5
4843 reviews
8.1
From MXN$257.94
Based on 74 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +864001110906
Address: Hemu Village, Kanas Hemu Township, Burqin County, Altay Region 7 kilometers east
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 days
Featured in 2026 China 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions
Highlights:
Ski premium slopes in Altai
Kazakh & Tuvan cultural village
Saved by 336 users3784 positive reviews
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Hemu Village is a small border village. The village is characterized by its wooden houses. We stayed there for one night and it was very quiet. However, the stars came out too late. I didn't see them until about 1 a.m. There is a river next to the village. The water is very fast and clean.
It takes about one and a half to two hours to drive from Kanas Scenic Area to Hemu Scenic Area. The scenic area opens relatively early, and parking and entry are relatively orderly. After entering the visitor hall, it takes a long time to take the shuttle bus to Hemu Village. After walking through the village, you have to take a bus. The scenery is still very beautiful, the Hemu Bridge, the green mountains and green waters, especially the panoramic view of Hemu from the top of a mountain is great.
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