Autumn Birch Forest Walking Guide

1. 【Hemu River Valley in the Morning Mist】: The birch forests on both sides of the valley are wrapped in thin mist, smoke from wooden houses rises gently in the morning light, a tributary of the Irtysh River flows through the valley, and the water surface reflects the hazy mountain shadows, like an ink painting scroll. 2. 【Panorama of Hemu Village】: Standing on the Harden Viewing Platform overlooking the valley, the staggered log cabins fill the valley, the blue-gray roofs contrast with the golden birch forest, and the distant Altai Mountains roll on, forming a typical scene of the Tuva people's settlement. 3. 【Secret Spot in the Autumn Birch Forest】: Sunlight filters through the golden birch leaves casting dappled shadows, the ground is covered with soft fallen leaves, the forest path winds forward, crunching underfoot, making it the most healing check-in spot in autumn Hemu. 4. 【Close-up of Tuva Wooden Houses】: The wooden houses built entirely of logs retain the original craftsmanship, with pointed roofs, wooden walls, and wooden fences full of exotic charm. In front of the houses, dried pasture grass and hanging Kazakh embroidery fully display the simplicity of nomadic life. 5. 【Morning Melody of Hemu River】: The morning mist lingers over the Hemu River, trees on the bank are covered with thin frost, the clear water reflects the blue sky and birch forest, and occasionally herders drive cattle and sheep across the river, creating a peaceful yet lively scene. 6. 【Winter Snow Village of Hemu】: The entire village is covered with thick white snow, wooden houses turn into “snow mushrooms,” birch branches are laden with snow, and under the sunlight, they shine silver, like a fairy tale world. 7. 【Hemu Bridge and Stream】: A century-old wooden bridge spans the Hemu River, its body made of joined logs, bearing the marks of time. The stream flows gently beneath, with lush grass and trees on the banks, making it an excellent scene for capturing the blend of culture and nature. 8. 【Hemu Village at Sunset】: The sunset bathes the wooden houses and trees in warm golden light, the sky is dyed orange and light purple, herders ride horses home, their long shadows stretching across the grass, full of a warm, homely atmosphere. 9. 【Alpine Meadows and Distant Mountains】: The alpine meadows around Hemu are lush and green, herds of cattle and sheep graze leisurely, distant snow-capped mountains stand tall, under the blue sky and white clouds, showcasing the vastness and grandeur of northern Xinjiang. 10. 【Pastoral Trails in the Forest】: Winding pastoral trails weave through birch and pine forests, herders’ horse teams move slowly, hooves crunching fallen leaves, with autumn colors dyeing the forests on both sides, fully displaying the nomadic poetry of northern Xinjiang.