Xinjiang Hemu Village Travel Guide

Xinjiang Hemu Village Travel Guide:

Transportation

- By air: Fly to Urumqi, transfer to Altay Airport, and then take a car.
- By train: Take a night train from Urumqi to Beitun City, and then take a taxi.
- By bus: Take a long-distance bus or taxi from Urumqi or Altay.
- By car: Park at the Hemu Village Ticket Office, take a shuttle bus to the Hemu Transfer Center, and then take a shuttle bus to the village; or drive to the Hemu Transfer Center, but you cannot enter the village.

Tickets

Tickets: CNY 50/person, shuttle bus: CNY 52/person.

Accommodation

- Hemu Old Village: Lively, close to attractions, and you can experience the original style.
- Hemu New Village: More modern accommodation.

Food

Try local specialties such as pilaf, lamb skewers, baked buns, and milk tea.

Attractions

- Haden Viewing Platform: A great place to watch the sunrise and morning mist.
- Hemu Bridge: Located in the center of the village, overlooking the village and mountains.
- Birch Forest: The leaves turn yellow in autumn, and the scenery is charming.
- Hemu Valley: Suitable for hiking, cycling, and photography.
- Hemu Primitive Forest: Experience the mystery and magnificence of nature.

Itinerary

- Two-day itinerary: Arrive at Hemu Village on the first day, have lunch and try local food, check in to a homestay in the afternoon, and then go to Hemu Viewing Platform and Hemu Bridge; get up early on the second day to watch the sunrise at Haden Platform, visit nearby attractions in the morning, return for lunch at noon, and go to the birch forest in the afternoon. If time and energy permit, you can ride a horse to Meilifeng.
- Winter itinerary: Watch the sunrise at Haden Viewing Platform, then go skiing at Jikepulin Ski Resort, and experience horse-drawn sleds and snowmobiles. Don't forget to visit the birch forest and Hemu River.

Reminders

- Hemu Village is at a high altitude, with a changeable climate and a large temperature difference between day and night, so you need to prepare warm clothes.
- Respect the customs of the local Kazakhs and Tuvans.
- There are many mountain roads, so pay attention to safety when driving or taking a taxi.