Hemu Scenic Area

Don't ask how much the ticket is, ask how many years of youth are left. I decided to embark on a journey to Xinjiang in the northwest of my motherland, using a month to find my lost soul. After coming back, I am full of motivation, often staring at the photos in a daze. To help friends who want to go to Xinjiang, I have compiled this travel guide, hoping to help everyone! Where should I go first when I go to Xinjiang for the first time? Urumqi, as the transportation hub of Xinjiang, is very convenient whether it is South Xinjiang or North Xinjiang. It is recommended to choose Urumqi as the first stop, because whether it is a group tour or self-driving, almost all vehicles start from here. Precautions: Time difference: There is a 2-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the mainland Many ethnic minorities are used to saying Xinjiang time Security check: Xinjiang's security check is very strict, train stations and airports require multiple security checks, it is recommended to go to the train station/airport in advance Accommodation recommendation: Urumqi: Recommend Friendly Business Circle or Zhongshan Road Business Circle Kanas: Recommend Beitun City, secondly, Jadunyu and Burqin can be recommended Hemu: Recommend staying in the scenic area log cabin, watching the stars all over the sky at night, increasing the play time during the day, and the experience is better Sailimu Lake: Accommodation is recommended to stay in Qingshuihe Town or Huocheng County Our self-driving route: Starting from Urumqi, go to Sailimu Lake—Huocheng—Zhaosu—Tekes—Qiongkushitai—Nalati—Duku Highway, and finally return to Urumqi from Dushanzi. The route is just a circle, which is a classic Yili ring line. ps: The above self-driving journey is 12 days in total, a total of 2300 kilometers, without rushing to the road and rushing to the scenic spots, often 5-6 hours of self-driving time every day. I feel that rest and maintaining a good state are necessary. Must-visit attractions: Qiongkushitai: The grassland covering the sky, the fairy tale forest like a mist, the small wooden house with grass on the head, every eye is super healing Huocheng Lavender: The purple sea of flowers tumbling with the wind is really romantic Tangbula Fairy Lake: A small popular secret that needs to ride a horse up the mountain, accompanied by flowers all the way, it seems to be Alice in Wonderland Nalati Grassland: The aerial photography and self-driving of the grassland and valley in the sky are absolutely amazing! Sailimu Lake: "The last tear of the Atlantic" If you have plenty of time, you must go for a self-driving tour around the lake Duku Highway: Duku Highway that must be self-driving once in a lifetime! It will open around mid-June every year, and you will feel the four seasons along the way. Xinjiang cuisine: The big plate chicken, lamb skewers, roasted lamb chops, and roasted buns in Xinjiang are really amazing, and those who like heavy tastes can close their eyes. ps: There are also old yogurt, cold water fish, hand-grabbed rice, wrapped meat, pulled strips and other delicacies waiting for you to taste!

Accompany you to see the grasslands - this must be the romance of summer. North of the Tianshan Mountains lies the highland grasslands of Northern Xinjiang, where the blue of Kanas Lake and the sunrise at Hemu Village are intoxicating. The flowers of Northern Xinjiang bloom splendidly in summer, with snow-capped mountains and grasslands, forest pastures, glacial lakes, canyons and rivers, Gobi deserts, and the hoofbeats of cattle, sheep, and horses. All your imaginations of Xinjiang are brought to the extreme in Northern Xinjiang. For those who want to visit Xinjiang, now is the time to plan! After all, during the peak season, the prices for flights and hotels will soar. D1 Urumqi D2 Urumqi--Tianchi--Fuyun Stay: Fuyun D3 Fuyun--Koktokay--Buerjin Stay: Buerjin. D4 Buerjin--Kanas--Jiadengyu Stay: Jiadengyu D5 Jiadengyu---Hemu--Colorful Beach--Buerjin Stay: Buerjin D6 Buerjin--Devil City--Kuitun Stay: Kuitun D7 Kuitun--Sayram Lake-Lavender--Yining Stay: Yining D8 Yining--Nalati--Bayanbulak Stay: Bayanbulak D9 Bayanbulak--Hejing Stay: Hejing D10 Hejing--Turpan-Grape Valley-Karez Wells Stay: Turpan D11 Turpan--Flaming Mountains--Shanshan Desert--Urumqi Stay: Urumqi D12 Urumqi - Airport drop-off

Where to go for the holiday? It must be Xinjiang. With snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, grasslands, and more, the scenery is truly diverse. Especially in summer, the grasslands and snow mountains appear in the same frame, resembling scenes from an animated world. Itinerary D1: From all over the country to Urumqi D2: Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan → Fuyun D3: Fuyun → Keketuohai → Burqin D4: Burqin → Kanas Lake → Jiadengyu D5: Jiadengyu → Roaming Hemu → Stay in Hemu D6: Hemu → Wuerhe D7: Wuerhe → Devil City → Jinghe D8: Jinghe → Sailimu Lake - Sailing Experience → Kaxgar → Yining D9: Yining → Qiongkushitai → Xinyuan D10: Xinyuan → Nalati Air Grassland → Nalati Town D11: Nalati → Duku Highway → Martyrs' Cemetery D12: Return flight from Urumqi 【tips】 1. Some areas in Xinjiang have poor signal, it is recommended to carry cash 2. There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening in Xinjiang, it is advisable to bring a coat 3. Some areas in Xinjiang are dry, be sure to drink plenty of water to avoid bleeding from dryness. 4. In Xinjiang, goods are sold by the kilogram

Go to Xinjiang once! This is a place favored by heaven. In Xinjiang, you can see vast grasslands, like a green ocean, with galloping horses and flocks of sheep dotting the landscape like clouds. The Tianshan Mountains are majestic and spectacular, with snow-capped peaks shining with mysterious light under the sun. Lakes are embedded in the earth like sapphires, with clear waters reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, creating a breathtaking view. Xinjiang Altay + Ili + Duku 12-Day Tour D1: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - Ulungur Lake - Five-Colored Beach - Burqin D2: Burqin - Kanas Lake Fish Pavilion - Stay in Jiadengyu/Kanas D3: Kanas Three Bays - Hemu Village Free Play - Hemu Scenic Area Log Cabin D4: Hemu Sunrise Morning Fog - Burqin D5: Burqin - Devil City - Kuitun D6: Kuitun - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Stay in Qingshuihe D7: Qingshuihe - Qiongkushitai - Tekesi D8: Tekesi - Kalajun Grassland - Bagua City Departure Street - Gongliu D9: Gongliu - Nalati Aerial River Valley Grassland - Stay in Nalati D10: Nalati - Middle Section of Duku Highway - Bayinbuluke Swan Lake - Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns - Bayin D11: Bayin - Duku Highway - Tangbula Grassland Hundred Mile Gallery - Dushanzi D12: Dushanzi - Anjihai Grand Canyon - S101 National Defense Highway - Urumqi Route Highlights Lakes, snow mountains, grasslands, canyons, glaciers, deserts, and folk culture, we play them all.

|Nor is it Norway|This is Altay and Mukan Village in Xinjiang, China. Winter in northern Xinjiang is a dreamy season ☀️The winter sun slowly unfolds in the misty morning fog, making it particularly peaceful and distant ❄️Winter in northern Xinjiang 🌡️The temperature drops to minus twenty or thirty degrees, this is the off-season for tourism, the overall price will be much cheaper ⚠️If you think Mohe is too commercial, Harbin's airfare is too expensive, then choosing to go to northern Xinjiang is very worthwhile ✅What are the fun things in northern Xinjiang in winter 🔺Admire the sunset over the sea of snow at Wulungu Lake, the dreamy atmosphere is like being in a fairyland 🔺Experience splashing water into ice, hot air balloons/snowmobiles in the snow scenery of Hemu 🔺Welcome the sunrise and morning fog of Hemu and ski at Hemu International Ski Resort 🔺Kanas sees snow mushrooms covered in snow, and the ink and wash Sanwan in winter 🔺The whole way is beautiful snow scenery, Keketuohai's salty and sweet romance 🔺Take a dip in a natural therapeutic hot spring in the snow, warming the whole winter 📝Essential knowledge points 🍇When buying fruits or dried fruits in Xinjiang, please note that they are calculated by the kilogram ⏰There is a two-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the mainland, if you have any business to handle, remember to check the office hours ❄️Xinjiang's weather is changeable, you can experience four seasons in a day, please be sure to prepare your outfit 🚘Since the beautiful scenery is almost all in the mountains, you must travel by 4WD off-road vehicle to ensure safety 🛑Tips: 🔹The cold here is actually different from the damp cold in the south, there is heating in the house and the car, and it's really okay to dress warmly when you're outside 🔹Deng Deng recommends a 8-day and 7-night itinerary for northern Xinjiang 🔹Try to stay in the scenic area as much as possible to save unnecessary driving and seek comfortable ways to play 🛣️Itinerary planning 1⃣️Arrive in Urumqi—Free activities—Urumqi 2⃣️Urumqi-Through S21 Gurbantunggut Internet Celebrity Desert Highway—Wulungu Lake (Sunset of the Sea of Snow)—Burqin 3⃣️Burqin—Hemu Snow Scenery—Primitive Ancient Village—Brilliant Starry Sky Hemu Snow Scenery Log Cabin 4⃣️Hemu Sunrise Morning Fog Hemu International Ski Experience, Snow Ridge Rime, Lakeside Walk-Kanas Scenic Area Snow Scenery Log Cabin 5⃣️Kanas-Kanas Snow Mushroom, Ink and Wash Sanwan-North Tun If you haven't decided where to go this winter, you can come to northern Xinjiang to experience the fairy tale world

【Opening】: The wonder of Xinjiang, lies in its vastness. Each scene, each mountain, seems to explain the meaning of life. The ancient dragon road is a road that was not open when we were young. After all the hardships, life is still a short journey. 🛬【Itinerary】; Recommended 6-day pure play route in Altay: D1: Urumqi--Ulungu Lake-- Colorful Beach-Stay in Burqin D2: Burqin-- Kanas Scenic Area-Kanas Lake--Stay in Kanas Scenic Area D3: Kanas Village-- Kanas Three Bays--Hemu Sunset-Stay in Hemu Scenic Area D4: Hemu- Hemu Bridge-Hemu River--Stay in Burqin D5: Burqin--World Devil City--Yadan Landform--Stay in Kuitun D6, Kuitun--Baili Danxia--Da'anji Strait Valley--End in Urumqi. Altay➕Ili 10-day route recommendation D1. Urumqi--Desert Highway--Colorful Beach Sunset--Stay in Burqin D2. Burqin--Kanas Lake-Stay in Kanas Scenic Area D3. Morning mist of Kanas Lake-Three Bays--Stay in Hemu Scenic Area D4. Hemu--Hemu River-Stay in Burqin D5. Burqin--Wuerhe Devil City--Main stay in Kuitun D6. Kuitun Sai Lake-Lavender Base-Stay in Yining D7. Yining--Karakojun- Crocodile Bay--Main stay in Teks D8. Teks-Nalati- Alpine Flower Sea--Stay in Nalati Town D9. Nalati-Tangbula-- Duku Highway-Stay in Dushanzi D10. Dushanzi--S101 National Defense Highway--End in Urumqi. 7-8 month Ili pure play 7-day route recommendation 2 D1. Urumqi-- Sayram Lake-- Guozigou Bridge--Stay in Qingshuihe D2. Qingshuihe-- Huocheng Lavender Base- Yizhao Highway-Stay in Zhaosu D3. Zhaosu--Shata Scenic Area--Stay in Teks D4. Teks--Qiongkushitai Village--Stay in Gongliu D5. Gongliu-Nalati-Stay in Nalati Town D6. Nalati-Tangbula--Duku Highway-Stay in Dushanzi D7. Dushanzi--Anjihai Grand Canyon --End in Urumqi 7-8 month Kashgar+Ili pure play 7-day route recommendation: D1: Urumqi-Sayram Lake--Jinghe/Bole D2: Jinghe/Bole-Duku Highway-Tangbula Baili Gallery-Nalati D3: Nalati Nalati Air Prairie--Bayinbuluke D4: Bayinbuluke-Duku South Section- Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon--Ake Force D5: Aksu-- Kashgar Old City-Kashgar D6: Kashgar-- White Sand Lake-Golden Grass Beach+Stone City-Taxian D7: Taxian Panlong Ancient Road--Bandir Lake-Karakuri Lake--End in Kashgar 🧡【tips】Play attention 1 Riding a horse on the grassland is a very good choice, it saves time and effort, the grassland is very large, just walking will be tired 2, must do a good job of sun protection, do not be stingy, apply it hard! Don't wait until you get tanned to regret not listening 3, do not bring too many things to play in the scenic area, it will be very tired to bring food, water, sun protection, electronic products is enough 4, do not buy specialty products in the scenic area, they are the same everywhere, all are pits 5, bring some cash, many places in Ili have no signal, in case of need. 6, the above itinerary can be adjusted according to your time, for details, please consult the guide Hou Binbin in the link below

||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.

This is not Switzerland, nor is it abroad, this is the 'God's reserved land' known as the fairyland on earth 'Hemu Village in Xinjiang', known as the 'First Village in China', the rustic mountain village scenery makes you feel like you are in a fairy tale world, without hurry, without noise, only small bridges and flowing water, the tranquility of the smoke curling up, as if all the worldly things have been thrown behind, promise me, you must take your favorite person to go once! Hemu Village is a village under the jurisdiction of Burqin County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Located on the bank of Kanas Lake in Burqin County, Xinjiang, it is the concentrated living area of the Tuva people. It is the farthest and largest village among the only 3 remaining Tuva villages (Hemu Village, Kanas Village and Baihaba Village), with a total area of 3040 square kilometers. The most famous thing about Hemu Village is the intoxicating autumn color of the mountains, the smoke rises slowly in the autumn color, forming a dreamy smoke belt, which is better than a fairyland.

Ah, I actually saw the aurora in Xinjiang😭 A geomagnetic storm hit, and there was a huge aurora outbreak in Altay, Xinjiang! It's worth it to see such a strong aurora domestically! Now there's no need to go to Iceland to see the aurora. 🌲With 'My Altay' being released before, and the aurora appearing after, people in Altay at this moment must be so blessed! 🍃This brings us to the two must-visit spots in Altay: Hemu and Kanas These two places are very close to each other, just a 1-hour drive If you only stay in Kanas for one day Choose to hike the Three Bays instead of taking the boat! Because you need to take a shuttle bus throughout the scenic area Going to the boat tour and coming back from the waiting point takes at least 3 hours... The real beauty only requires a simple way of touring Personally, I think Fairy Bay is very beautiful among the Three Bays Not only does it have morning mist, but you can also see Kanas Lake up close 📷The photos are incredibly good One day, we will all come to 'My Altay' for any reason

Recommended 12-day itinerary, capturing all the stunning views of Northern Xinjiang in one go, offering you a completely rich sensory experience❗ Itinerary Recommendation (Classic 12-Day 11-Night Northern Xinjiang Route) D1: From various places to Urumqi D2: Urumqi---to Burqin via the Colorful Beach (one way 485KM, about 6.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Burqin Attraction (Colorful Beach) D3: Burqin---Kanas---back to Jiadengyu (one way 156KM, about 2.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Jiadengyu Attraction (Kanas) D4: Kanas--Hemu (one way 60KM, about 2 hours by car) Accommodation: Hemu Attraction (Kanas, Hemu) D5: Hemu---Devil City---Karamay (one way 455KM, about 5 hours by car) Accommodation: Karamay Attraction (Devil City) D6: Karamay--Sayram Lake---Qingshui River (one way 445KM, about 5.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Qingshui River Attraction (Sayram Lake) D7: Qingshui River---Xia'ta Ancient Road---Zhaosu (one way 128KM, about 2 hours by car) Accommodation: Zhaosu Attraction (Xia'ta Ancient Road) D8: Zhaosu---Kala Jun---Tekes (one way 125KM, about 1.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Tekes Attraction (Kala Jun Grassland) D9: Tekes---Nalati (one way 280KM, about 3.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Nalati Attraction (Nalati Sky Grassland) D10: Nalati--Bayinbuluk---Nalati (180KM, about 3 hours by car) Accommodation: Nalati Attraction (Returning to the Nine Turns and Eighteen Bends, Swan Lake) D11: Nalati-Duku Highway---Urumqi (one way 420KM, about 6.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Urumqi Attraction (Duku Highway Scenery) D12: Urumqi---to various places

Why do so many people travel thousands of miles to Xinjiang? Because they are drawn to the Sayram Lake, embedded in the earth like a sapphire, the unique landforms of the Devil's City, God's own reserved land Hemu which seems like a foreign planet, the poetic and picturesque Nalati Grassland intoxicating visitors, the Duku Highway a paradise for self-driving with endlessly beautiful scenery, and the colorful Beach which is as diverse as a painter's palette. Day 1: Departure point - Stay in Urumqi Day 2: Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Burqin Stay: Burqin County Day 3: Burqin - Kanas Stay: Back to Kanas Scenic Area Day 4: Kanas - Hemu Stay: Hemu Scenic Area Day 5: Hemu - Back to Colorful Beach - Devil's City - Wuerhe Stay: Wuerhe Day 6: Wuerhe - Sayram Lake - Yining Stay: Yining City Day 7: Yining - Nalati Stay: Nalati Town Day 8: Nalati - Bayanbulak Stay: Bayanbulak Town Day 9: Bayanbulak - Back to Duku Highway - Urumqi Day 10: Urumqi - Departure point

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