Altay is as beautiful as a painting

This place is absolutely healing! 💙 After watching "My Altay," it instantly brought back memories of my stunning trip last May 🚌✨ On the legendary "most scenic bus ride" to Hemu Village Thick white clouds and flocks of sheep filled the view 🐑 Morning smoke from chimneys mixed with the mist rising gently A little cat kept me company during a picnic on the grass Enjoying freshly grilled lamb skewers and handmade yogurt 🥛 On the way back to the log cabin at dusk A puppy circled and ran around my legs 🐕 Such slow-paced living truly touches my heart ♥️ 🎯 2-Day Essential Itinerary: **Day1️⃣** · Hemu Village (Ticket + Shuttle: ¥102): A fairytale-like primitive village 🌲 · Hemu River: Crystal-clear turquoise waters 💧 · Birch Forest: A golden natural oxygen bar 🍂 · Viewing Platform (15-min hike): Panoramic fairytale village views 📸 · Overnight in Hemu log cabin (~¥500-800) 🏡 **Day2️⃣** · Cloud Peak Cable Car (¥198): Overlooking mountain ranges and sea of clouds ☁️ · One last glimpse of Hemu’s beauty before heading back ✨ 💡 Insider Tips: 1️⃣ Self-driving cars must park at the scenic area entrance and switch to shuttle buses. 2️⃣ Always choose the right-side seat on the shuttle bus! The views along the way are scream-worthy 👀 3️⃣ "Clinic Station" is the GOAT: · 10-min walk to Hemu Bridge · Backed by a dreamy birch forest · Hike up the viewing platform for breathtaking panoramas 🏞️ 4️⃣ "Birch Forest Station" Hidden Gem: · Perfect spot for photos with snow-capped mountains + log cabins 📷 · Misty mornings feel straight out of a fairy tale 🧚♀️ 5️⃣ Must stay overnight in Hemu: · 6 AM for the most magical mist ☁️ · 7 PM for the most romantic sunset 🌅 · 11 PM for the most awe-inspiring Milky Way 🌌 6️⃣ Cloud Peak is a must-visit: · 360° cloud-top viewing platform · Views stretching across four countries' borders 🗺️ · Best to summit before 10 AM for fewer crowds ⚠️ Important Reminders: Late May has extreme temperature swings! Sunscreen + windbreaker + thermal leggings are essential ❄️ Photos were taken in late May last year—this year will be even prettier 💫 📍Address: Hemu Village, Hemu Kanas Mongolian Township, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang ⏰ Best Season: May–September (June for peak wildflower blooms) 🚗 Transportation: · Ürümqi ✈️ Altay (1.5 hrs) · Altay 🚗 Hemu (4 hrs) · Alternatively, charter a car from Burqin