Quitting My Job to Come to Xinjiang, I Found My "Home Away from Home" in a Fairytale Border Town!

Open the Window to "Europe": Burqin is hailed as the "Fairytale Border Town," with its Russian-style architecture and golden birch forests. In autumn, it feels like stepping into an oil painting🍂, while summer transforms it into an emerald-green paradise🌿! The homestay's floor-to-ceiling windows offer a direct view of Chonghur Grassland, where the silhouettes of horseback herders against the sunset take your breath away. Horse Racing Festival Extravaganza: Chonghur Town just wrapped up its "Ethnic Unity Horse Racing Festival"! 🐎 Witness the 15-kilometer gallop of Altay steeds, tug-of-war cheers, and herders offering camels as prizes—pure exhilaration! ✅ Tips: The racing season runs from May to October. The homestay is just a 10-minute walk from the venue, and you can even borrow traditional costumes for photos. 🌸 Local Experiences · Deep Dive into Nomadic Culture Explore the "Fairytale Snow Village": Discover how the "Party Branch + Farmers" model is revitalizing this frontier town, and try your hand at milking cows or baking naan! New Twist on Casual Labor: Altay's first rural "Casual Labor Station" has opened in Chonghur! 🐑 Sign up to be a shepherd for a day. Near Chonghur Town lies the Yilieke Alpine Summer Pasture. In July, lush pines and mountain streams intertwine, while dense green grass harmonizes with blue skies and white clouds☁️. Each morning, mist blankets the mountains, and Kazakh yurts on the grassland flicker in and out of view amid the fog, creating a scene straight out of a fairy tale. 🌟 Homestay Design · Harmony of Nature and Culture 1️⃣ 24-hour free parking🅿️, ample spaces, safe and convenient. 2️⃣ Garden Courtyard: Perfect for gatherings and relaxation, featuring a professional BBQ area with grills and charcoal. Gather around the fire at night🍻 and savor grassland flavors. 3️⃣ Room Design: Fully equipped and cozy, with underfloor heating, double-glazed windows to ward off the plateau chill, and windows opening directly to snow-capped mountains and meadows. 🏠 Homestay: Burqin Moonlight Homestay (Chonghur Town Branch) 📍 Address: No. 1-1, Minzu Road Free Lane, Chonghur Village, Chonghur Town, Burqin ✨ "Here, there’s no urban 996—only morning mist, starry skies, and the aroma of milk tea." ✨