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Burqin | A unique and niche Russian fairy tale town

A unique and niche Russian fairy tale town.🌏 Burqin is located in Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, and is the birthplace of the Burqin River, the largest tributary of the Irtysh River. It is named after the Burqin River and is the necessary route to the Kanas scenic area and Hemu scenic area. It is a small town full of European charm, where fairy-tale-like Russian-style buildings can be seen everywhere. 👀Recommended Attractions ✅Chinese-Russian Old Wharf Style Street: It used to be the Chinese-Russian shipping wharf, and now it is a street with Russian-style buildings. The houses on both sides are colorful, and there are Russian matryoshka sculptures at the entrance and in the middle of the street. There is also a Russian-style pedestrian street, a mini version of the Arc de Triomphe, etc., all of which are great for taking photos and checking in. ✅Burqin Bridge: The night view is particularly beautiful. It looks especially good when taken from the lawn under the bridge and from the middle. The viewing platform by the river can also capture the bridge and its reflection. Just locate the Burqin People's Government to get there. Next to it is a small Niu Ke En yogurt shop, which is also very tasty and worth trying. ✅Irtysh River: The Burqin River flows into the Irtysh River, which flows west into Zaysan Lake, then turns north into the Arctic Ocean. Therefore, the Irtysh River becomes the only river in China that flows into the Arctic Ocean. In the afternoon, you can go to the Irtysh River to watch a sunset. The pink evening glow reflects on this colorful town, which is truly stunning. ✅Riverbank Night Market: Located on the banks of the Irtysh River and next to the style street, these places are all very close to each other. The characteristic dogfish here is something you must not miss. ✅Four Seasons Food Plaza: A place where locals go to eat. Here you can taste various Burqin delicacies, Xinjiang naan, grilled dogfish, grilled lamb skewers, grilled buns, belly-wrapped meat, various milk slices, milk curds, etc. 🥞Specialty Cuisine 👍Coldwater Fish: Dogfish is a unique species of coldwater fish in the Altay region, scientifically known as Coregonus peled. It is a wild coldwater fish species in the Irtysh River, so the streets here are full of various coldwater fish, coldwater dogfish, braised dogfish, three-black, nine-black, five-black, fine-scale salmon, all freshly killed and prepared, very fresh. ⚠️Tips ‼️There is a big temperature difference, so thick clothing is essential for cold protection and warmth. ‼️Food in Xinjiang is priced by the kilogram, and the prices quoted are per kilogram. Burqin · Altay Prefecture
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Posted: May 20, 2024
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