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Winter Trip to Hemu|Explore the Fairy Tale Village + Complete Pitfall Avoidance Guide Girls, just copy this directly

Hemu’s winter is like spilling milk on earth✨ But beginners can easily fall into traps, so here’s a super thoughtful guide to keep you warm and picture-ready at the same time~ 📸 Must-visit photo spots (with photography tips) - ✅ Harden Viewing Platform: Rush there 1 hour early! Morning mist wraps the snow-capped wooden houses in a fairy-tale vibe. Wear red or white coats for silhouette shots, use portrait mode on your phone to blur the crowd - ✅ Old Hemu Village: Choose a small courtyard with wooden fences to shoot cooking smoke. The sunlight is softest from 3 to 5 pm. Hold a cup of hot milk tea as a prop to maximize the atmosphere - ✅ Jikepulin Ski Resort: Only 5 km from the village, super convenient! The beginner slopes are gentle and great for photos. Rent a bright-colored ski suit to capture action shots while skiing, much better than General Mountain - ✅ Hemu Riverside: The misty water looks like a fairyland, but don’t stay too long! Wear thick gloves and hold the railing to shoot your profile, leaving the background blank for a more storytelling effect 💣 Must-read Pitfall Avoidance Guide for Girls - ❌ Don’t stay in pure wooden houses! 90% have poor insulation. Choose brick-mixed structure homestays. When booking, ask clearly about “private bathroom + heating fee” to avoid waking up freezing at night - ❌ Beginners shouldn’t drive! The mountain road from Kanas to Hemu is all icy. Even 4WD cars with snow tires are risky. It’s safer to book a local driver through your homestay - ❌ Don’t buy souvenirs randomly! Roadside “wild honey” is mostly sugar water. For authentic dairy products, find small shops run by villagers - ❌ Don’t eat cold food on an empty stomach! In -20℃+ weather, start with a bowl of hot milk tea to warm up. Sharing a big plate of chicken is more cost-effective (about 50+ RMB per person to get full) 🧣 Warm Tips - Outfit formula: thermal underwear + fleece + thick down jacket + fleece-lined pants, stick 2 warm patches on your feet, wear waterproof snow boots (apply anti-blister stickers on new shoes) - Skincare essentials: bring SPF 50+ sunscreen + lip balm + moisturizer. Prolonged wind exposure will dry your face until it peels - Hidden perk: Staying in old village homestays lets you pet the owners’ dogs. At night, look up at the starry sky; if lucky, you might see the Milky Way 🎫 Tickets: 100 RMB for unlimited access to Kanas + Hemu + Baihaba, valid for 3 days, super cost-effective After reading, just go! Hemu’s winter is worth all the beauty~ Waiting in the comments for sisters to ask specific questions👇
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Posted: Nov 27, 2025
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