My Altay

Altay, Xinjiang｜Explore the God's Backyard Garden🌲 Hemu Village's autumn is a divine masterpiece!

A must-visit in Altay! Hemu Village is breathtakingly beautiful!
Birch forest + wooden houses village, feels like a fairy tale world🏡

📍Address: 7 km east of Hemu Hanas Township, Burqin County, Xinjiang
🚗 Travel tips: It is recommended to charter a car or drive yourself, about a 3-hour drive from Burqin County town

Ticket: 100 RMB
Opening hours:
May to October 8:00-22:00
November to April 10:00-18:00

📸 Must-check-in spots:
1️⃣ Harden Viewing Platform
The best spot for sunrise! The wooden village shrouded in morning mist is so dreamy
Recommended to set off at 6 AM to secure a spot, bring a thick jacket due to large temperature difference

2️⃣ Hemu Bridge
A century-old wooden bridge, with crystal-clear river water beneath
In autumn, the golden birch forests on both sides reflect in the water, every photo is a masterpiece

✨ Special experiences:
✔️ Horseback riding to explore beautiful peaks
✔️ Drink freshly brewed milk tea at a herdsman’s home under the starry sky
✔️ Watch the Milky Way at night, with astonishingly low light pollution

⚠️ Notes:
▫️ Only shuttle buses are allowed inside the scenic area; private cars must park outside
▫️ Temperatures drop sharply after October, prepare down jackets
▫️ Supplies in the village are expensive, bring your own snacks
▫️ Respect the customs and habits of the local Kazakh people