Hemu Scenic Area

Don't ask how much the ticket is, ask how many years of youth are left. I decided to embark on a journey to Xinjiang in the northwest of my motherland, using a month to find my lost soul. After coming back, I am full of motivation, often staring at the photos in a daze. To help friends who want to go to Xinjiang, I have compiled this travel guide, hoping to help everyone! Where should I go first when I go to Xinjiang for the first time? Urumqi, as the transportation hub of Xinjiang, is very convenient whether it is South Xinjiang or North Xinjiang. It is recommended to choose Urumqi as the first stop, because whether it is a group tour or self-driving, almost all vehicles start from here. Precautions: Time difference: There is a 2-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the mainland Many ethnic minorities are used to saying Xinjiang time Security check: Xinjiang's security check is very strict, train stations and airports require multiple security checks, it is recommended to go to the train station/airport in advance Accommodation recommendation: Urumqi: Recommend Friendly Business Circle or Zhongshan Road Business Circle Kanas: Recommend Beitun City, secondly, Jadunyu and Burqin can be recommended Hemu: Recommend staying in the scenic area log cabin, watching the stars all over the sky at night, increasing the play time during the day, and the experience is better Sailimu Lake: Accommodation is recommended to stay in Qingshuihe Town or Huocheng County Our self-driving route: Starting from Urumqi, go to Sailimu Lake—Huocheng—Zhaosu—Tekes—Qiongkushitai—Nalati—Duku Highway, and finally return to Urumqi from Dushanzi. The route is just a circle, which is a classic Yili ring line. ps: The above self-driving journey is 12 days in total, a total of 2300 kilometers, without rushing to the road and rushing to the scenic spots, often 5-6 hours of self-driving time every day. I feel that rest and maintaining a good state are necessary. Must-visit attractions: Qiongkushitai: The grassland covering the sky, the fairy tale forest like a mist, the small wooden house with grass on the head, every eye is super healing Huocheng Lavender: The purple sea of flowers tumbling with the wind is really romantic Tangbula Fairy Lake: A small popular secret that needs to ride a horse up the mountain, accompanied by flowers all the way, it seems to be Alice in Wonderland Nalati Grassland: The aerial photography and self-driving of the grassland and valley in the sky are absolutely amazing! Sailimu Lake: "The last tear of the Atlantic" If you have plenty of time, you must go for a self-driving tour around the lake Duku Highway: Duku Highway that must be self-driving once in a lifetime! It will open around mid-June every year, and you will feel the four seasons along the way. Xinjiang cuisine: The big plate chicken, lamb skewers, roasted lamb chops, and roasted buns in Xinjiang are really amazing, and those who like heavy tastes can close their eyes. ps: There are also old yogurt, cold water fish, hand-grabbed rice, wrapped meat, pulled strips and other delicacies waiting for you to taste!

1⃣️Kanas is located in the north of Xinjiang, most city flights do not go directly, you need to transfer in Urumqi. 2⃣️The most beautiful season in Kanas is autumn, that is, September-November, known as the most beautiful autumn scenery in China. Of course, summer and winter are also worth a visit, with a pleasant climate in summer and skiing in winter. 3⃣️The ticket for staying in Kanas for one day is 230 per person, and 270 for two days. You can stay in the new village. The development here is relatively complete, with convenient food and accommodation, and it is close to the Fairy Bay. 4⃣️The attractions worth visiting in Kanas are: Three Bays, Kanas Lake, and Fish Watching Pavilion. If you go to the Fish Watching Pavilion, you need to purchase an additional 20 yuan ticket. 5⃣️The Three Bays are Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. There is a special bus running between the transfer center and Jiadenyu Station. The morning mist of the Three Bays is worth seeing. The Moon Bay is very high and the scenery is even more spectacular. The other two bays are flat forest land. You can walk back to the village after returning to the Fairy Bay, and the scenery along the way is particularly healing. 6⃣️The famous beautiful winter village - Hemu Village is near Kanas, you need to buy a ticket at Jiadenyu Station and enter the village on the right.

Xinjiang Travel🔥|8 days 7 nights small group🏜️average 6k➕|||If autumn is very beautiful🍁 Northern Xinjiang accounts for seven points😆 God is not stingy The most beautiful oil painting in the world🌅 All sprinkled on this land If you have already missed the summer in Northern Xinjiang🍃 Then you must not miss the autumn colors of Northern Xinjiang🍂 Snow mountains and layered forests surround Hemu Birch forest falls into a golden color🌅 - 🌈Recommended route Day1 All over the country—Airport/Station pick-up—Urumqi Stay: Urumqi Day1 Urumqi—Tianshan Tianchi—S21 Desert Highway---Burqin Stay: Burqin Day2 Burqin—Kanas Guanyutai—Kanas Lake—Kanas Stay: Kanas Scenic Area Day3 Kanas—Kanas Sanwan—Hemu Stay: Hemu Scenic Area Day4 Hemu—World Devil City—Karamay Stay: Karamay Day5 Karamay—Sayram Lake—Jinghe Stay: Jinghe Day6 Jinghe—Anjihai Grand Canyon—Urumqi Stay: Urumqi Day8 Urumqi—Airport/Station drop-off—Warm home Happy end of the trip - 🌈Trip highlights 🔴No stop during the Spring Festival, set off immediately 🔴Deep play for 8 days, small group of 6 people, average 💰5K+ 🔴2 nights in original log cabin accommodation 🔴24-hour online customer service, airport pick-up - 🔥What the trip includes 1. Transportation: Local comfortable car, guarantee one seat per person 2. Accommodation: Hotels listed in the package itinerary, 4 nights comfortable accommodation + 2 nights log cabin 3. Hotel: Clean and comfortable double standard room with private bathroom 4. Section car: Kanas, Hemu, Devil City, Sayram Lake, Tianchi, Keketuohai - 🍁——Travel Tips——🍁 ✨The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is large, please bring enough clothes ✨The sunshine time is long, please bring sun protection products ✨Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference, meal times are late ✨The climate in Xinjiang is dry, please bring hydration products etc. ✨Photo matching: sunglasses, scarves, ethnic costumes, decorations, etc. ✨In ethnic minority areas, please respect the local people's lifestyle etc. -

On the 6th day of coming to North Xinjiang, my aesthetic threshold has been blown up. The grand snow and the scarce tourists are in stark contrast. It's like walking into a real version of 'The Cold Wonderland and The End of the World'!! Riding an off-road vehicle, traveling through the forest and snow. From the fairy-tale Kanas Three Bays To the fairy-tale Hemu Village, Frost Ice Ling, Unfrozen River, Sayram Lake Blue Ice There is no most beautiful, the next second is always more beautiful!! · Ride a sled during the day, stay at the Sayram Lake RV camp at night. Stars and sunrise come to visit. The southern child finally realized the wish of jumping in the snow with 80 cm thick snow. P1-8 are all real shots. · ❄North Xinjiang Snow Season Forecast The snow-watching period in Xinjiang is particularly long. From October every year to April of the following year, it is the ice and snow period. The weather forecast shows: The Kanas area will usher in a medium to large range of snowfall. November-December is the off-peak season for snow appreciation. · ❄Big Traffic TIPS: Going to Xinjiang in November-December is considered off-season throughout the year. The ticket price is equivalent to 20% of the peak season. The one-way trip during the peak season costs 3k+, while the round trip is only 1k+ at this time. Compared to the ticket prices of popular snow-watching places in the Northeast. The cost performance is very high. · Gather in Urumqi. There are multiple direct flights from Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with convenient transportation. Disband in Altay, you can freely arrange skiing time. · ❄8-day itinerary in North Xinjiang: Day 1-3 Gather in Urumqi-Sayram Lake-Urho Devil City Day 4-6 Burqin-Kanas-Hemu Day 7-8 Disband in Altay · ❄Highlights & Differentiated Experience: √Bus + off-road vehicle, flexible and deep exploration of beautiful scenery √Kanas + Hemu + Sayram Lake, connecting the most essence of winter snow scenery in North Xinjiang √Take a cable car to the top of Jike Burlin, overlooking the powder snow paradise. · ❄Preferred Accommodation: √Stay in the luxury RV camp at Sayram Lake, the peak season is as high as ￥3-4k/night. You can enjoy the blue ice without going out. Capture the beautiful sunrise and the starry sky without light pollution. √Stay in boutique homestays in Kanas and Hemu scenic spots. Independent bathroom, you can take a hot bath every day. · ❄

The snow in Hemu Village is always so pure and white, like a gift from nature, giving this land a silver coat. When another snow falls, Hemu Village becomes even more beautiful. After the snow, Hemu Village seems to have turned into a snow kingdom. Every corner of the village is covered with white snow, and houses, trees, and paths are all dressed in white. The distant mountains, covered with a thick quilt of snow, look even more majestic. The air is filled with a fresh scent, which is refreshing. In this world of snow, everything becomes quiet and peaceful. The village after the snow seems to be shrouded in a mysterious veil, far away from the hustle and bustle. Only the sound of falling snow and the occasional bird song make people feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. Walking in Hemu Village after the snow, the crunching sound of snow underfoot is like the most beautiful movement. The distant mountains are covered with white snow, like a beautiful painting. The chimney of the wooden house emits wisps of cooking smoke, intertwined with the falling snowflakes, as if telling a warm story. In this world of snow, people walk slowly in heavy winter clothes, leaving deep marks with every step. They are either taking photos for memory, or admiring this beautiful scenery, or quietly feeling the magic and beauty of nature. After another snowfall in Hemu, everything here becomes even more beautiful. Whether it's the distant mountains or the nearby trees, whether it's the wooden houses or the village paths, they all glow with new vitality in this snow. It makes people intoxicated and linger.

🚗Transportation: 1️⃣Chartered car The most recommended mode of transportation is a chartered car. Xinjiang has a vast territory, long distances, and complex snow road conditions. Chartering a car is the most comfortable way. You can decide your itinerary, very free; 2️⃣Self-driving Winter in Xinjiang is mainly snowy weather. The snow is very thick, and there are many mountain roads, so it is not recommended for novices. Only old drivers with snow driving experience choose to drive by themselves; 3️⃣Join a group Very not recommended! Early departure and late return, the dragonfly-like itinerary will make you miss many beautiful sceneries; ☃️Recommended itinerary: Day1: Everywhere—Urumqi Day2: Urumqi—Burqin—Hemu day3: Hemu—Observation deck sunrise—Hemu River (Birch Forest)—Beautiful Peak—Watch the sunset by the Hemu River Day4: Stroll around Hemu Village and take pictures, very photogenic Day5: Hemu—Kanas (Wolong Bay—Moon Bay—Fairy Bay—Kanas Lake) Day6: Kanas—Baihaba—Old Kanas Village Day7: Return trip 🏠About accommodation: It is recommended to live in the old village, which is convenient for watching the sunrise in the morning and it is more convenient to go out to see the scenery and take pictures! 🎿About dressing: The winter temperature in Northern Xinjiang is around minus twenty degrees, so keeping warm is very important. But because it is dry and cold, it is very different from the wet cold in the south, so it is not as cold as imagined, but there are a few points to note: 1️⃣Must have a hat + scarf + gloves; 2️⃣Shoes must wear non-slip snow boots, don't wear UGG for good looks; 3️⃣Moisturizing is also very important. The homestays are basically floor heating, very dry, so masks, hand cream, moisturizing cream, lip balm must be brought. 4️⃣Even in winter, you have to apply sunscreen!

Located on the shore of Kanas Lake in Burqin County, northern Xinjiang, it borders Mongolia, Russia, and Kazakhstan. It is the farthest and largest of the only three remaining Tuvan villages (Hemu Village, Kanas Village, and Baihaba Village). The houses are all made of logs, with geothermal heating, and the doors are not closed at night. The iconic building of Hemu Village is the Hemu Bridge. In winter, you can enjoy the oil painting-like snow peaks, forests, and glaciers. From the small hillside, you can overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village. The wooden houses covered with snow are like little houses in fairy tales. The quiet valley, small bridges and flowing water, horse-drawn sledges, and horsemen shuttle through the mountains, which is a favorite place for photography creation. Hemu's unique cold water fish and dairy products are delicious. The changing beauty of Hemu's four seasons is like a fairyland. It is known as "China's most beautiful ancient village" and is known as the back garden of God.

Sisters, Hemu is really beautiful! The long-awaited Hemu trip ended perfectly with my travel photography! When I arrived in Hemu, it was already night, and I casually took a picture of the sky that day (the one with red clouds). I was shocked as soon as I got off the car, it was really beautiful! In this land reserved by God, I had the most beautiful, relaxed, and quiet winter in the few years since I started working. Hemu is a place I wanted to come to a few years ago, but because of various things and work, I have been dragging and not coming. This year I just resigned in November, it seems that everything is going smoothly, and I didn't think much about it and just set off. I am lucky. After I came here, it snowed heavily for two days. I am not a person who likes to move, and it is really too cold outside, so I either watch the snow scene in the homestay or watch the snow scene in the coffee shop! The trip to Hemu fulfilled all my fantasies about travel. I just stayed quietly by myself, no one urged me to rush the itinerary, wherever I wanted to go, my world was quiet in Hemu! The most I did in Hemu was to listen to the snowflakes falling down. In this clean and extreme fairyland, I seemed to have received the baptism of God! Perhaps it really is the right time and place. In the last two days in Hemu, I wanted to walk from Hemu Bridge to the deep forest to see if I could meet a little fox. I didn't expect to meet a little fox, but I met a cute little one who was taking pictures! The little sister was taking pictures by the river in local clothes. I was attracted at a glance. After asking her where she took the pictures, I immediately gave up the idea of looking for a little fox and turned to find a travel photography shop (actually the snow in the forest is really too thick, I immediately beat the gong to retreat hahaha) After I entered the shop, I saw this set of blue ethnic costumes at a glance. For a person who loves blue to the extreme, this is simply a tailor-made costume for me. I really love my hat. The fluff on the top of my head is really soft. I want to take it home, but I was decisively rejected by the little brother in the shop, haha, the little brothers and sisters of Meixiang Travel Photography really gave me a great impression, from entering the shop to try on clothes to makeup to shooting and post-production to give each person is very patient, when I was doing makeup, my eyelashes were already crooked, and the makeup artist helped me one by one, and then put on false eyelashes. I asked her why she had to spend so much effort on my own eyelashes since she was going to put on false eyelashes. She said that if the eyelashes are not well done, the eyes will not look good when they are photographed. She also said that my eyes are so beautiful, they must be as bright and beautiful as possible. I really cried to death. I didn't go out until the afternoon. When I started to make up, it was almost four o'clock. The sun sets at six o'clock in Hemu in winter. I am particularly afraid that there will be no light and it will not look good. Photographer Bobi said not to worry, he will take me to shoot the sunset! Sisters! It's sunset! God! I almost cried when I saw the photo. God knows how much I love this group of photos! I said I have never been so beautiful, the photographer said, then this moment is the most beautiful hahaha The photographer is really encouraging to take pictures, especially guiding, praising me for being beautiful while pressing, I was actually not able to let go at the beginning, even a little embarrassed, the photographer said, don't care about others, don't feel embarrassed, just take care of yourself. It's beautiful, anyway, after a while, everyone doesn't know who hahaha, after about ten minutes of shooting, I slowly felt a little bit, basically the first ten minutes of shooting were very stiff and not good-looking, in the weather of minus ten degrees, I felt embarrassed, but the photographer just said, as long as you like the photos you took! With the receipt of my beautiful portrait retouching, my trip to Hemu also ended. Before leaving Hemu, I took another picture of the sky casually. Suddenly I didn't want to leave. On this land reserved by God, I saw the biggest snow I have ever seen in my life, took the most beautiful set of portraits in my twenties, ate delicious earth hot pot, drank the most special coffee, and also took the most beautiful sky. I'm going to leave, I really don't want to go, but Hemu is too cold hahaha! emm... Finally say it! Hemu, see you next time! The journey is all scenery, I can stop anywhere!

Stepping on the snow in the north, I came to Hemu, a small village covered by ice and snow. Hemu is a place that people want to go again after they have been there, especially in winter, the snowy world here seems to be a moving poem, intoxicating. In this northern village, I started my snow-chasing journey, enjoying this unique world. Day1: Burqin County-Kanas Departing from Burqin County, heading north, I came to the beautiful Kanas. The ice and snow scenery here is amazing, and you can take pictures of the beautiful scenery outside the car window without getting out of the car. The winter Kanas, the morning mist is filled, like a fairyland. Here, you can choose to drive by yourself or charter a car to Hemu, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the ice and snow journey along the way. Day2: Kanas-Hemu After arriving in Hemu, I got up early and waited for the appearance of the morning mist. The world of morning mist under the ice and snow is too dreamy, and all kinds of ice and snow are in sight. After playing in Kanas in the afternoon, I started my journey in Hemu. The ice and snow style here makes me linger, and various check-in places are waiting for me to explore. Day3: Play in Hemu In Hemu, Xinjiang, there are many scenic spots worth seeing. First of all, you must watch a sunrise in Hemu. From the viewing platform, you can see the panoramic view of the entire Hemu village. Rows of small wooden houses are in sight, as if in Norway, spread over the forest and snowfield, like a fairy tale world. Here, I felt the warmth and tranquility of the snow. In addition to enjoying the beautiful scenery, Hemu also has a lot of delicious food~ The special food in Hemu includes lamb skewers, horse intestines, milk lumps, etc., all of which have a strong ethnic flavor~ In terms of equipment, the snow is heavy in winter, the temperature is low at about minus ten degrees, so you must bring warm clothes, scarves, hats, snow boots, etc. At the same time, the ultraviolet rays in the snow are very high in winter, so you should also pay attention to sun protection and wear sunglasses. Camping in Hemu, drones are also essential tools, which can take more interesting photos and videos. The beauty of Hemu's winter is unforgettable. Here, I chased a beautiful journey of ice and snow, and also satisfied my fantasy of snow as a southerner!

Hemumu, a fairy tale town hidden deep in Altay, Xinjiang. In winter, Hemumu is dressed in silver, like a fairyland in Frozen.❄️ Here are tall and beautiful spruces, the fun of making snowmen and snowball fights, the brilliant starry sky and the gorgeous aurora, and the unique ice pillars of Hemumu's cold night...💫 Everything makes people feel as if they are in a dreamy ice and snow world. 💗【Winter Travel Tips】 1⃣️The temperature in Hemumu in winter is very low, with an average temperature of about minus 20 degrees, so keeping warm is the main issue. It is recommended to wear thermal underwear, down jackets, thermal pants, waterproof gloves, hats, scarves, etc. 2⃣️The daylight hours in Hemumu in winter are short, with the sun rising around 9 am and setting around 6 pm, so be sure to manage your time. 3⃣️Sometimes there will be heavy snow in Hemumu in winter, and the road surface will also freeze, so travel carefully and it is best to choose a local professional guide. 🎀【Winter Outfit Recommendations】 ✔️Keeping warm is the key, and layering can keep you warmer. ✔️It is recommended to wear waterproof and windproof down jackets, thermal pants and waterproof gloves. ✔️Colorful accessories, scarves, gloves, sweaters, sunglasses ⛄️【Recommended Activities】 🎈Making snowmen, snowball fights: The snow in Hemumu is very good, why not try making snowmen and having snowball fights. 🎈Stargazing, Aurora: Hemumu is far away from the city, without light pollution, the night sky and the Milky Way are very beautiful, not to be missed. 🎈Visit Hemumu's cold night ice pillars: Hemumu's water pipes will freeze into icicles in the cold night, forming the unique spectacle of Hemumu's cold night ice pillars. 🎈Jeep skiing: Hemumu has many natural ski fields, you can experience the fun of ice and snow sports. 🚗【Itinerary】 Day1: Altay/Kanas-Hemumu Day2: Wander around Hemumu/Forest Travel Photography Day3: Horse riding through the snow Day4: Hemumu Sunrise-Kanas Three Bays Day5: Return trip-Kanas/Altay Let's step into this ice and snow fairy tale world together and feel the charm of Hemumu in winter!✨

❄Hemu Village “You will always go to those places, the snow-capped mountains are pure, the lakes are clean, and you can hear the love songs sung for you by the world.”——Altay·Hemu Hemu has fulfilled all my romantic fantasies, sunset, log cabin, rainbow, sea of clouds, sunset, bonfire, pink snow... The whole village is peaceful and tranquil in the morning mist, and every scene is like in a movie.

Winter's fairy tale belongs to Altay It's the glacial streams of Kanas The snow-covered fairy tale cabins of Hemu The romantic Xinjiang that's like a poem I suggest you must come once in winter Experience the glaciers, streams, snowfields, and cabins Every scene is like a description from a fairy tale story . It's been several years since I last visited Xinjiang It's like Tibet, making people fall in love over and over again One reason is its beautiful scenery Spring, summer, autumn, and winter each have their own characteristics, each season is worth a visit Last time was in autumn, this time I chose winter The second reason is the delicious food Hahaha, there are too many delicious foods in Xinjiang The most memorable last time was the roasted buns (so fragrant and substantial) And Xinjiang's cheese buns (the ingredients are generous) There are also good shops in Hemu this time (personally tested, no false advertising🤣 There is a hamburger shop near the parking lot that tastes very good And Taoyuan Coffee (considered an internet-famous shop, you can go and check in for photos) Sisters can rush with confidence . 🔺Route arrangement: If you have less time, you can take the 5 days 4 nights route Day❶Arrive in Altay Day❷Altay-Kanas Day❸Kanas-Hemu Day❹Hemu-Altay Day❺Go home Although the time is short this time, you can experience all the highlights The time arrangement is also very friendly for office workers . ⚠️Precautions: ❶The snow in Altay is quite thick in winter, remember to wear waterproof high boots ❷The indoor heating is quite sufficient, you can bring thin pajamas ❸Pay attention to keep warm when the outdoor temperature is below zero (you can use warm patches) ❹The climate in Xinjiang is very dry and it's easy to get inflamed, remember to drink plenty of water, apply masks frequently, and replenish vitamin C from fruits in time