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