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Amazing! A mysterious "Time-Space Gate" appears in Hemu, Xinjiang!

Winter in Hemu, Xinjiang, is like a palette spilled by the gods! When the extreme cold of minus 30°C meets the magical ice halo, the "Time-Space Gate" quietly opens in the morning mist— a moment where light and shadow intertwine, as if traveling through a parallel universe! Today, we’ll unlock this winter-only wonder for you, with the most comprehensive shooting guide online👇 ✨What is the "Time-Space Gate"? This is not a special effect, but a unique ice halo phenomenon in Xinjiang! When the temperature suddenly drops below -20°C, ice crystals in the air suspend as "diamond dust," sunlight penetrates clouds and fog, refracting golden light pillars, forming a golden arch between snowfields, wooden houses, and birch forests, dreamlike and surreal, like an entrance to another world. 📸Complete shooting locations revealed 1️⃣ Harden Viewing Platform At 1900 meters altitude, an excellent vantage point overlooking the entire village! The light is softest one hour after sunrise, with light pillars pouring down from the mountain peak, smoke from wooden houses mingling with ice crystals—every shot looks cinematic. 2️⃣ Deep in the Birch Forest Backlit shooting of frost-covered trees, ice crystals sparkling on branches, light pillars passing through tree gaps form a "door frame," full of mystery! (🚶‍♀️Route: Walk 15 minutes north from Hemu Bridge towards the mountain) 3️⃣ Roof of a Herdsman’s Wooden Cabin Lie on thick snow and shoot upwards, golden light pillars, smoke, and snow-covered wooden roofs in one frame, the fairy-tale feeling overflows the screen! ⚠️Shooting tips ✅ Time: December to February, one hour after sunrise or two hours before sunset ✅ Equipment: Tripod + ND filter (long exposure over 10 seconds) ✅ Warmth: -30°C blizzard warning! Wear three layers of down jackets + thermal underwear, stick heat packs all over ✅ Safety: Travel in groups, avoid ice surfaces and steep slopes 🌌Hidden activities ▪️ Water freezing in midair: Throw 90°C hot water into the air, instantly creating ice mist! ▪️ Reindeer sledding: Ride a century-old reindeer sled through snowy forests and fields ▪️ Starry camping: Zero light pollution night sky, the Milky Way and "Time-Space Gate" in one frame! 🌨️Local insider tips ❶ Hemu is free to enter in winter! Self-driving requires a 4WD off-road vehicle + snow chains ❷ Staying in old village wooden houses is more photogenic, with snow views right outside the window (recommended: the courtyard next to Muye Coffee) ❸ Must-try Tuvan hand-pulled lamb and kvass, warming and comforting! The "Time-Space Gate" is Hemu’s love letter to winter, each frame worth cherishing. This winter, are you ready for the appointment?
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Posted: Dec 10, 2025
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