Introducing Bù’ěrjīn
Bù’ěrjīn, meaning ‘dark green water’ in Mongolian, is named after the nearby Bu’erjin River, which is a tributary of the Ertix River, the only river in China to flow into the Arctic Ocean. Bù’ěrjīn, 620km north of Ürümqi, marks the end of the desert and the beginning of the grasslands and mountains to the north. The town’s population is mainly Kazakh (57%), but there are also Han, Uighurs, Tuva Mongolians and Russians.
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There isn’t much to see in Bù’ěrjīn, but you may need to stay here if you’re headed to Kanas Lake.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Kanas Lake
by akarney 17 July 2011
I am planning a trip To Kanas Lake in Northern Xinjiang in September. Will be flying ro Burqin and back from Altay. I would be grateful…
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Norrthern Xinjiang - Kanas lake
by evonzz 12 June 2009
I've been recommended to go to Kanas Lake right up North near Mongolia/Russia border. Access is from Altay (Aletai). There is little…
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RE: Northern Xinjiang
by specialistinchina 08 May 2009
Altai Region is the best place to sightseeing. There is the top TOP 2 of CHINA'S FIVE MOST BEAUTIFUL LAKES: Kanas Lake in Buerjin County…
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