* Wucai Tan

Located 24 kilometers north of the county seat of Burqin, Wucai Tan, literally 'colorful riverside', covers an area of three sq kilometers and lies to the north of the E'erqisi River that runs through Burqin. It's known for yadan topography. Yadan, means 'Steep Mound' in Uygur, is formed by various trias, jurassic, and cretaceous sediment. The long-time exposure to wind and rain largely contributed to the diversified mineral content of the riverside rocks, which consequently display a wide spectrum of hues, adding much color to the dry area. Red dominates here, dotted with green, white, black, and other transitional colors. Wholly disparate from the northern riverside with its colorful, bare rocks, the other side of the river is a flourishing oasis in the middle of a scrubby desert.

* Kanas Scenic Zone

Moving over 100 kilometers northward from Burqin, one arrives at Jiadengyu Village, from which one can take a three-hour horse-ride to tour around the Kanas Scenic Zone, hyped as the 'Last Pure Land in the World' due to its seclusion and serenity. Here, lush birch woods and secluded bays at beautiful lakes are far away from the noise of big high-tech cities.

* The nomad village of Baihaba

Baihaba is one of the Tuwa-populated areas in the mountainous region. A nomad village about 30 kilometers south of Kanas Lake , Baihaba is known as the first village in northwest China because it's near China's border with Kazakhstan. Staying overnight in the local Mongolian tents provides a chance to observe the local people's ancient way of life amidst the rustic beauty.

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