This border village in Xinjiang is more worth visiting than Hemu

Drive west from Kanas, through layers of birch forests and winding river valleys, and when a group of pointed wooden houses appears at the foot of the snow-capped mountains, you have arrived at Baihaba Village. This border village on the border of China and Kazakhstan is known as the "First Village in the Northwest." In the early morning mist, smoke rises from the small courtyard surrounded by wooden fences, cattle and sheep step over the frosty meadows, and the sound of horses' hooves awakens the sleeping snow-capped mountains - the scene in front of you is like the ideal country in Hayao Miyazaki's pen. 📸 Must-see scenes 1️⃣ The "First Village in the Northwest" stone monument on the hillside at the entrance of the village, with the background of the Altai Mountains; 2️⃣ The silhouette of the wooden house group in the evening, coated with a layer of golden sunset; 3️⃣ The splash of water when the herdsmen ride across the stream, blending dynamics and tranquility. The uniqueness of Baihaba lies not only in the scenery, but also in the original ecological life that has not been commercialized. ⚠️ Border defense tips Baihaba is a border control area, and a border defense certificate (ID card is sufficient, free of charge) is required in advance. ⏰ Best stay time It is recommended to stay for 1-2 nights, the light in the morning and evening is the best, and the starry sky and Milky Way at night are visible to the naked eye. There are no internet celebrity cafes, no cookie-cutter souvenir shops, and even the cell phone signal is intermittent. But it is this "imperfection" that preserves the most authentic appearance of time. If you have enough time, you can connect [Hemu-Kanas-Baihaba] to form the "Altay Golden Triangle Line" and experience the beauty of layers from lakes, forests to border villages.