Buerjin – A City Located In the Basin of Irtysh River and Its Tributary!
Buerjin
or Burqin County is located in Xinjiang area of China. It is under Kazakh
autonomous region in Altay prefecture. The area of Buerjin County is ten
thousand three hundred sixty two square kilometers and has a population of
seventy thousand. It is situated in north of Xinjiang. The county seat is known
as Burqin Town which is located at union of Irtysh River and its tributary River
Burqin at its right. The major portion of this county is located in this
tributary basin itself. This basin reaches Altai Mountains on border of
Xinjiang with Russia and Mongolia. In Buerjin County, there is Kanas Lake at
its north on bordering region with Habahe County.
New
hydro-electric project
At
present, construction of Burqin Shankou Dam is under progress on Burqin River.
It is a concrete arch dam with a height of ninety four meters. The
hydroelectric plant of dam can generate two hundred twenty megawatts of power. It
is under construction since 2009 and is supposed to get completed soon. There
is another dam, named Burqin Chinghu’er Dam that operates in township of
Chunkur.
Burqin
County got its name after River Burqin. This region was initially a pasture
under Western Han dynasty. It was held by various groups during different
dynasties. It was taken by center government control during period of Qing
dynasty. Burqin County was in fact set up in 1919. It merged in 1970 to Altay
prefecture. This county has ideal natural landscape and is worth for a visit.
The main attraction is Kanas national geo-park. Other attractions in Burqin County
are Monster city, Burqin River and Youyifeng Glacier.
Kanas
lake national nature reserve
Burqin
County is popular for the Kanas or Kanasi Lake which is one hundred fifty
kilometers away from centre of county. Kanas Lake appears mysterious as well as
dark. The peaks of mountains near the lake reflect into deep lake water which
changes its colors according to seasons every year. The color can be crystal
blue, gray, dark green, and more. It is also called color changing lake. In
this region, Mongol nomad inhabit now too. Kanas national geo-park is formed by
rivers, grasslands, lakes, forests and glaciers. It is an amazing natural
ecosystem. This reserve is known as last spot on earth in where individuals can
view real natural beauty. In bank of Kanas Lake, there is Tuwa Village where
Tuwa tribe lives for several generations.
Youyifeng
glacier and Monster City
In
Altay Mountains, there is the biggest glacier called Youyifeng Glacier. It is
sixty six kilometers far from north eastern part of Kanas Lake. The landform
formed by big glacier is very spectacular. The wind erosion at this county has
led to formation of Monster City, which is a natural Yadan form of land. It
appears as ruined castles and takes several forms of different animals.
Travel
Tips
Altay
city airport is located nearly hundred kilometers away from Buerjin County.
Flights are available from Urumqi. The bus station is situated at Wenming Road.
Bus services are available from Urumqi, Altay, and more. Night markets at
Buerjin County are popular. One can get Jade bracelets, stone necklaces, and
Uygur cap from here.
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