Hemu Bridge

||Xinjiang, I finally arrived! This travel experience was super good, completely beyond my expectations. My route this time Day1: Urumqi—S201 Desert Highway—Wulungu Lake—Q Colorful Beach—Burqin Day2: Burqin—Q Hemu Bridge—Hemu Village—Hemu Starry Sky—Stay in Hemu Day3: Hemu—Fish Watching Pavilion—Q Fairy Bay Moon Bay Q Wolong Bay—Stay in Jiadengyu/Kanas Day4: Jiadengyu—Wuerhe Devil City—Wuerhe Day5: Wuerhe—Sayram Lake—Guozigou Bridge—Qingshui River Day6: Qingshui River—Q Qiongkushitai-Stay in Teks Day7: Qiongkushitai—Narat Day8: Narat—Q Duku Highway North Section—Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery—Urumqi Highly recommended Hemu Village The scattered Tuvan pointed huts, together with the surrounding snow mountains, forests, blue sky, and white clouds, form a unique natural and cultural landscape. Sayram Lake I saw the thick ice here colliding fiercely under the push of wind and waves, piling up a continuous ice wall, ice dam or iceberg on the shore, which is particularly spectacular.

🌠 Hemu Bridge, the symbol of Hemu Village! Constructed in 1930, it was built by Belarusians using logs. It was destroyed by a flood in 2014 and later rebuilt to its original design. The entire bridge exudes a primitive natural charm, with double wooden gates made of birch logs at the bridgehead, and the two big characters for 'Hemu' spelled out in logs on top of the gate. 🌅 Hemu Bridge is the essential path to the Harden Viewing Platform and the Beautiful Peak, serving as an important passage connecting Hemu Village to the outside world. It is also the best spot for photographing the Hemu River. Standing on the bridge and looking into the distance, one can see the endless flow of the river, the village of Hemu, and the birch forests on both banks. Sitting at the head of the bridge with a cup of coffee, one can forget all troubles. 💰 Ticket Price: Free. Included in the Hemu Village ticket. Hemu Village ticket + round-trip shuttle: 102 RMB/person 📍 Detailed Address: Hemu Village, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang

I just got back from Xinjiang! I want to share with you my winter trip to Northern Xinjiang~❄️ First of all, the winter in Northern Xinjiang is so beautiful! It's like entering a snowy fairy tale world! ❄️✨ If you plan to travel to Xinjiang, I can provide you with some guides and suggestions! 💡💁‍♀️ ✅ Travel preparation: 1⃣️ Warm clothing is very important! Remember to prepare thick clothes, bring a few more, as well as hats and scarves, otherwise the cold wind will be biting, and your face will hurt terribly! ❄️😱 2⃣️ The weather in Xinjiang is changeable, it is recommended to pay attention to the weather before departure, try to choose a sunny day to travel. The Sayram Lake under the sunny day is really breathtakingly beautiful! 🌞🏞️ 3⃣️ If you are driving by yourself, pay special attention to the mountain roads in Xinjiang. The roads are covered with snow in winter, and the roads are winding, so be careful when driving and ensure safety! 🚗🛣️ ⭕️ Itinerary recommendation: ❄️ Day 1: Depart from home, go to Urumqi, and then stay in Burqin Fairy Tale Town. ❄️ Day 2: From Burqin to Baihaba, experience the beauty of Kanas Scenic Area. ❄️ Day 3: Explore the three bays of Kanas and Kanas Lake, you can also go to Hemu Bridge of Hemu River and enjoy the starry sky of Hemu, stay in Hemu Scenic Area. ❄️ Day 4: Get up early to watch the morning mist sunrise in Hemu, then go to Hemu Jikepulin International Ski Resort, and finally return to Burqin to stay. ❄️ Day 5: Depart from Burqin, go to Uerhe Devil City, and stay in Kuitun. ❄️ Day 6: From Kuitun to Sayram Lake, and then go to Jinghe. ❄️ Day 7: Visit the Dushanzi Grand Canyon in Jinghe, finally return to Urumqi, end the journey, and go home. 🟢 Some feelings about the group: ✔️ Group travel is relatively free, which is different from what I imagined. The number of people in the group is not large, there is no tour guide selling, and the driver will not drive according to a fixed route, sometimes he will stay longer at some less famous but beautiful small spots. ✔️ There were no unpleasant incidents throughout the journey. I noticed that some drivers and passengers had disputes, but our Brother Ma was really good, always smiling, and helped us girls with our luggage. Before setting off every day, he would ask for our opinions and decide the next day's itinerary, so don't worry about the tight schedule causing physical exhaustion. In general, this 8-day and 7-night trip to Northern Xinjiang went very smoothly, and I am very satisfied! The cost is about 4000, compared to self-driving, it is easier to join a group! Before the next trip, I will work hard, looking forward to the next adventure! 💼✈️😄 This is my sharing of the winter strategy in Xinjiang! I hope it will be helpful to the sisters who plan to go to Xinjiang! If you have any questions, feel free to ask me! 🗺️💬

1. After landing in Urumqi, don't join a tour group! You can drive yourself, hire a car, or carpool to Hemu Village. This way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way and have more freedom. 2. You can't enter Hemu scenic area by car; you'll need to park at the parking lot at the entrance and take a shuttle bus (Hemu Mountain Villa → Hemu New Village → Hemu Old Village) into the scenic area. It's recommended to sit on the left side of the bus for better views. 3. In any case, all tourists must take the shuttle bus to enter. Remember to arrive at the scenic area before 9 pm, which is the last bus. If you miss it, you won't be able to get in! 3. Once you reach the entrance of Hemu Old Village or New Village, there are free one-way loop shuttle buses (which generally stop at all the guesthouses), bicycles, and electric scooters available for rent, making travel convenient. 4. Guesthouses are divided between the New Village and Old Village. Staying in the Old Village is busier and livelier, while the New Village has better facilities and is quieter, but the downside is that it's a bit far from the Hemu viewing platform. 5. Don't book accommodation in advance. If there are many people, you can ask at the place where you eat after arriving in Hemu Village. The owners usually tell you that you can stay with them. Although the guesthouses are simple, they are very cheap. (Booking through an app in advance can be 3-5 times more expensive, and it may even show no availability—those who have booked before will understand.) 6. Guesthouses are generally wooden cabins, but sound insulation is not very good, although cleanliness is decent. We had trouble controlling the hot water when washing, but the owners are always willing to help. (If you're concerned about sound insulation, look for a detached cabin...) 8. Food inside the scenic area is expensive and not very tasty; you can bring your own instant noodles. You can also dine at the guesthouse where you're staying, which is rich, cheap, and delicious. 9. The temperature drops gradually in autumn, with a significant difference between day and night. The weather is mostly sunny and dry, with increasing wind. You can wear a light jacket with a thin sweater and also prepare windproof clothing, such as a windbreaker. Remember to hydrate your skin and drink plenty of water. 10. For the bag you carry with you, just pack the essentials. Many places require walking. 11. Items to bring in your luggage: masks, a thermos, hand warmers, a U-shaped pillow, sunglasses, high-calorie snacks, and also Isatis root, motion sickness patches, glucose, gastrointestinal medicine, etc., which are often needed. 12. Hemu scenic area implements an online real-name system and time-slot reservation for ticket purchase. You need to buy tickets in advance. 13. There are two viewing platforms in Hemu Village, one for sunrise and one for sunset! The sunrise viewing platform is far from Hemu Village and requires a telephoto lens for good photos. The sunset viewing platform is closer to Hemu Village, just a five-minute climb up the mountain, and you can take close-up photos of the morning mist! 14. To see the sunrise, be sure to check the weather forecast in advance and the time of sunrise on that day. Arrive half an hour early! 15. We also bought a big watermelon in the scenic area. There were 5-6 of us photographers sharing it. It was expensive, but we couldn't resist buying it. Everything in the scenic area is expensive, so weigh your options. 16. Hemu attractions ✅ Hemu Bridge ✅ Birch Forest ✅ Aid Xinjiang Bridge ✅ Hemu River ✅ Harden Viewing Platform ✅ Sunset Viewing Platform 17. Delicious food: ✅ Roasted buns ✅ Lamb skewers ✅ Roasted naan ✅ Crazy Long Coffee ✅ Mom's Private Kitchen ✅ Big Plate Chicken ✅ Hand-grabbed rice ✅ Old yogurt ✅ Pepper chicken ✅ Roasted pigeon

For the autumn and the small wooden houses in the fairy tales Travel 4000 kilometers To the north of Beijiang, Altay Hemu Although it is not yet deep autumn, the leaves are yellow and green But I found out that Hemu is not only the small wooden house in the fairy tale There is also a shocking sky prairie! - 🙌🏻Recommended attractions 1⃣️Haden viewing platform This is a viewing platform for watching the sunrise and morning fog, but don't just look at the village, turn around and see the snow-capped mountains and prairies, the scenery is shocking. 2⃣️Hemu Bridge The bridge made of birch trees, the bridge head has the word "Hemu", and going forward from Hemu Bridge is the Haden viewing platform. 3⃣️Aid Xinjiang Bridge A suspension bridge on the Hemu River, you can reach it by continuing to go forward from the Haden platform, there are fewer people here than Hemu Bridge, and the birch trees on both sides of the bridge are very beautiful. - Hemu is a small village surrounded by snow-capped mountains and prairies The sky prairie is on the Haden viewing platform The morning fog and sunrise here are also very good You must go to see it when you come to Hemu! -

In the beautiful Xinjiang, there is a small mountain village—Hemu Village. The log cabins scattered throughout the village, small bridges and flowing water, and the curling smoke from the chimneys create a picturesque and mysterious scene, much like Kanas Lake. The houses in Hemu Village are all made of logs, exuding a primitive charm. Hemu Village is famous for its intoxicating autumn scenery, with mountains covered in red foliage. The smoke rising in the autumn air forms a dreamy mist, resembling a fairyland. From the small hills surrounding Hemu Village, one can overlook the entire village and the Hemu River: a secluded valley, small bridges and flowing water, and horsemen kicking up dust as they pass through the forest... The iconic building of Hemu Village has withstood the impact of the Kanas glacier meltwater for over a century, appearing ancient and solid. The icy cold river water is as simple and pure as Hemu Village itself, with lush green vegetation along the banks nourished by the moisture, creating a thick and rich verdure. Crossing the Hemu Bridge, on the other side of the river, there is a large birch forest. Under the setting sun, it is the most poetic scene, as if all the worries of the world are left behind, leaving only oneself. In the morning, a ray of sunlight falls on the distant mountain top, dyeing it pink. Slowly, the sunlight pierces through the light mist above the village, lazily slanting down, seemingly reluctant to disturb this beautiful village still in its slumber. Hemu is beautiful, surrounded by forests like oil paintings, with the Hemu River flowing through it. It is said that the water of the Hemu River is gray-blue, and in the interplay of light and shadow on the water, you can feel a kind of melancholy, a deadly beautiful melancholy... In winter, the snow in Hemu is two meters deep. The cattle and sheep raised by the villagers cannot graze outside and have to eat the hay stored by their owners in the summer. If there is too much hay to transport home, it is piled up on the spot into stacks called "wotao" in Mongolian, meaning haystacks. The wotao are surrounded by wooden fences and ditches to prevent livestock from jumping in. While livestock can't jump in, many deer do during heavy snowstorms. Each wotao holds about 30 cubic meters of hay, roughly two tons, and each household has a different number of wotao depending on the number of their livestock, with some having as many as thirty or forty. These wotao are made by the locals with scythes. In winter, when cattle and sheep cannot graze outside, people use horse-drawn sleds to transport the hay back home to feed them. Sheep have poor foraging abilities, so they are kept indoors for up to seven months, which is why locals raise more large livestock like cattle and horses rather than sheep. Generally, the villagers of Hemu River have two residences, one for summer and one for winter. However, there are no yurts, only log cabins with pointed roofs, a style learned from the Belarusians. ——Attached are photos of Hemu in winter.

Located on the shore of Kanas Lake in Burqin County, northern Xinjiang, it borders Mongolia, Russia, and Kazakhstan. It is the farthest and largest of the only three remaining Tuvan villages (Hemu Village, Kanas Village, and Baihaba Village). The houses are all made of logs, with geothermal heating, and the doors are not closed at night. The iconic building of Hemu Village is the Hemu Bridge. In winter, you can enjoy the oil painting-like snow peaks, forests, and glaciers. From the small hillside, you can overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village. The wooden houses covered with snow are like little houses in fairy tales. The quiet valley, small bridges and flowing water, horse-drawn sledges, and horsemen shuttle through the mountains, which is a favorite place for photography creation. Hemu's unique cold water fish and dairy products are delicious. The changing beauty of Hemu's four seasons is like a fairyland. It is known as "China's most beautiful ancient village" and is known as the back garden of God.

🌨️In winter, besides going to Harbin, little potatoes from the south can also come to 💖Altay! Here, there are beautiful snow scenes and rich ice and snow activities, allowing you to travel slowly and deeply, experiencing a different winter journey! A valuable 💰four-day itinerary awaits your experience: 📄Dressing guide: ☃️The temperature in Xinjiang in winter can reach around -20℃, remember to wear fleece underwear, sweaters and down jackets. 👖For the lower body, you can wear fleece leggings and fleece trousers, plus snow boots, three essential warm items: hat🧢, scarf🧣 and gloves🧤. 🧵Other equipment: hand warmers, thermos cups, power banks. ✨Why choose Xinjiang in winter? ❄️Fun snow activities: horse-drawn sleds, snow jumping, water splashing into ice, frolicking in the snow. 💰Low prices, saving money: Compared to other seasons, winter is more cost-effective, with lower prices for air tickets, accommodation, entrance tickets and tour group fees. 👍Fewer people, enjoy VIP treatment: No need to queue, enjoy the beautiful scenery and take beautiful photos at will. 🍱Xinjiang delicacies: 🐔Big plate chicken, 🍖grilled lamb skewers, pepper chicken, grilled buns, 🦙whole roasted lamb, pilaf, 🍜pulled noodles, naan. 🗺️Itinerary at a glance: Day0: Arrive in Altay. Day1: Altay-Kanas. Day2: Kanas-Hemu. Day3: Hemu. Day4: Hemu-Altay. 📍Hidden play methods of scenic spots: Hemu: Hemu Bridge, Hemu River, water splashing into ice, viewing platform, taking photos in the birch forest, sunrise golden mountain and night sky, snow sculptures. Kanas: Hiking three bays-Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, Sleeping Dragon Bay, strolling around Kanas Lake, snow mushrooms, snow houses, rowan valley, watching ice sculptures, snow slides. 🟡Highlights of the itinerary: 💥Local regular travel agency, pure play without shopping, sign a travel contract and purchase insurance. 💥24h free airport pick-up and drop-off, a quality hotel is given on the day of landing. 💥Accommodation and other arrangements will be made in advance, Xinjiang drivers are familiar with the route. 💥2-4 people small group, stop and go, relaxed itinerary, not rushing, deep roaming free travel. 💥Equipped with drone aerial photography➕free film gift, the whole journey is led by an old driver to have fun. 💥3 nights of original ecological log cabin accommodation, drone aerial photography gives you a different experience. 💥Car fee➕accommodation➕entrance ticket➕insurance worry-free, ❌no shop entry, ❌no self-funded, ❌no shopping! Reliable! 💥Hot water➕hand warmers➕U-shaped pillows are provided throughout the journey. Come and experience a different winter journey!

Oh my god! This place in Xinjiang is like a log cabin in a fairy tale. The summer in Hemu is really a fairy tale world. There are blooming flowers all around, lush poplar forests, and rows of log cabins. This scene is really rare. When you get used to the concrete jungle of big cities, the summer in Hemu will make you feel unreal because these scenes have only been seen in movies. ✅About transportation: You can drive or charter a car directly to the entrance of the scenic area, but please note that private cars are not allowed to enter. When you arrive at the entrance of the scenic area, everyone has to take the scenic area's shuttle bus. The ticket for Hemu is 50, and the shuttle bus is 52. There is a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area. Then take the shuttle bus to go in. It takes about 1 hour to travel 30 kilometers. Although it takes a long time, the scenery along the way is beautiful. ✅Recommended attractions in Hemu: Hemu Bridge You can walk on the bridge and take a photo with the two of Hemu. Haden viewing platform You need to walk up, about half an hour. Here you can overlook the entire Hemu Village, and you can also watch the sunrise here. Birch Forest There are many birch forests here, and it is recommended to take pictures of the birch forest by the Hemu River. ✅Travel tips: 1. Be sure to book the hotel in advance, especially in the peak season, otherwise there will be no rooms or it will be very expensive. 2. If you only play in Kanas, you can fly directly to Altay, and rent a car after landing, which will save time. 3. Even if you go to Xinjiang in summer, you need to bring a jacket, as the temperature difference in the morning and evening is a bit

| The God's reserved land Hemu Village. Hemu is beautiful but should be limited in flow There are few people in the evening, watching the sunrise and morning mist are too beautiful 🔴Yunxiao Peak 🎫198 including shuttle bus and cable car Highly recommended, you can see the Altai Mountains at the junction of China, Mongolia and Russia, Friendship Peak, it's too beautiful when it snows! This ticket price, just the cable car is worth the price, it's a two-section cable car. 🔴Haden Observation Deck Watch the sunrise, admire the morning mist. 🌄You can make it if you set off at seven and a half, no need to get up early. On the side of the Hemu Bridge, under the Aid Xinjiang Bridge, you can experience different scenery. 🔴Sunset Viewing Platform Pay attention to the clouds and fog, you can't see when it's too thick. 🔴Beautiful Peak You can ride a horse to the Beautiful Peak, it takes two hours back and forth+. 🔴Hongbas Grassland Very beautiful, but the grassland may not be green in late autumn. 🍲The overall dining in Hemu is not cheap, and the taste is average. The environment of Prank Sunset Meal Bar is good, but the taste of pasta and fries is okay, the pasta also tastes like fried noodles, and the portion is too small.

Snow mountains, log cabins, birch forests, forests, starry skies... We found all the scenes in the fairy tale world here. We have always heard how beautiful it is in autumn, but we didn't expect it to be more dreamy in winter. When we saw the morning mist by the lake, the cooking smoke, the log cabin, the snow mountain, and the lake, no adjective was enough to describe our inner excitement. By the way, when we picked up the snow, we found that the snow was powder snow, which was crystal clear under the sun. 🔸【Preparation before departure】 Like most people in the south, when preparing to leave, the first thing we think of is what we need to prepare. When we arrived here, we didn't feel as cold as we imagined, but keeping warm is still very important. 1. Basic items: Thick down jacket (preferably long, warmer), warm underwear + thick sweater inside, if you want to take pictures in a skirt, you must wear very thick leggings, shoes must be non-slip, we saw many people slip on the road. 2. Warm items: Warm baby (can be brought on the plane), gloves, ear protection, hat. 3. Other items: Various medicines for prevention (such as cold medicine, stomach medicine, trauma, because there are not many shops in the far northwest). 🔸【Attraction Experience】 The whole village, we feel quite large to walk around, there are various literary and artistic shops, gourmet shops, coffee shops, etc., all very interesting. When sitting inside the house drinking something, looking at the snow scene outside, it's too cozy. In the early morning, we slowly walked from Hemu Bridge to the viewing platform, and also saw the birch forest along the way. Every angle is so beautiful. We also saw that you can experience horse riding, playing in the snow, and renting local costumes here. 1. Fun: Log cabins, horse riding, playing in the snow, skiing, travel shooting, etc. 2. Food: We ate local mutton, dog water fish, all local specialties. 🔸【Attraction】 Hemu Village 🔸【Tips】 1. When entering Northern Xinjiang, you must pay attention to safety. You need to find someone who is familiar with the road to drive in. In the shadow of the valley, the sun can't reach, and the road is full of hard ice and snow. You need a 4WD car and a car with snow tires. 2. Hemu is quite large, there are many fun things to do, and now it is winter, it is possible to encounter road restrictions due to weather (heavy snow, etc.), it is recommended to choose a few more days. This time due to weather reasons and road restrictions, some time was delayed, which resulted in not experiencing the travel shooting in ethnic costumes, a little regretful.