Genghis Khan's reviewing platform is actually a naturally formed alpine meadow. From a distance, it looks like a platform. It is said that Genghis Khan once reviewed an army of 100,000 here.
Standing on the Dianjiangtai, you can overlook the entire Hemu Village. This is also the best location for taking photos of Hemu Village. The best time to take photos is in the early morning. If you want to grab a good spot, you have to go early.
You can ride a horse to the command platform, which is a unique experience.
On the old site of the Dianjiangtai, cultural relics discovered include the bronze armor of Genghis Khan's second-in-command of the Western Expedition Army. The workmanship was very delicate and the surface still looks shiny.
Attractions Location: Hemu Village, Hemu Township, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Tickets: free
The ticket is included in the Hemu Scenic Area ticket.
Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)
Contact Details: 0906-6326004
Transportation:
The observation deck is located on the west side of Hemu Village. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from Hemu Village to the observation deck.
Time reference: Less than 1 hour
Spend a day enjoying panoramic views from Hemu Observation Deck, coupled with a stroll around the charming Hemu Village, known for its alpine scenery and traditional wooden houses.
Accommodation/Food: Day trip or overnight stay in cozy wooden cabins or guesthouses in Hemu. Try fresh trout, homemade yogurt, and traditional Kazakh bread.
Souvenirs: Hand-carved wooden items, natural herbal teas, local honey.
Combine breathtaking views from Hemu Observation Deck with a visit to the nearby famous Kanas Lake for a refreshing two-day nature getaway.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in wooden cabins or yurts in Hemu and guesthouses near Kanas Lake. Enjoy local trout dishes, lamb pilaf, and dairy tea.
Souvenirs: Birch wood crafts, Kanas postcards, Kazakh felt hats.
This itinerary adds Baihaba Village to your Hemu and Kanas exploration, offering a blend of mountain views, alpine lakes, and tranquil rural scenery.
Accommodation/Food: Guesthouses in Hemu, Kanas, and Baihaba. Try regional specialties like smoked trout, lamb skewers, and traditional bread.
Souvenirs: Kazakh embroidery, local jams, handwoven textiles.
Extend your trip to include the vast Bayinbuluke Grassland, home to swans and Kazakh nomadic culture.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in traditional yurts near the grasslands. Sample horse milk beverages, lamb stew, and dairy products.
Souvenirs: Felt crafts, wool scarves, swan-themed memorabilia.
Discover the wilderness of Altay with mountain views from Hemu Observation Deck, alpine lakes, ethnic villages, and sprawling grasslands.
Accommodation/Food: Guesthouses, yurts, and homestays offering traditional Kazakh dishes, fresh trout, and dairy delicacies.
Souvenirs: Embroidered clothing, herbal teas, hand-carved wooden souvenirs.
This itinerary allows extra time for trekking near Hemu Observation Deck and cultural experiences in local villages.
Accommodation/Food: Homestays and mountain lodges with local meals including handmade noodles, roasted lamb, and milk tea.
Souvenirs: Traditional musical instruments, handmade wool textiles, natural skincare products.
Enjoy a full week tour of the Altay region including Hemu Observation Deck, Kanas Lake, Baihaba, Bayinbuluke Grassland, and Altay villages.
Accommodation/Food: Combination of yurts, guesthouses, and hotels. Enjoy grilled lamb, trout dishes, dairy products, and wild berries.
Souvenirs: Ethnic embroidery, felt crafts, herbal teas, local honey, and wooden carvings.
You can only see the smoke from the Hemu Village from the observation deck, so you must go. If you are not afraid of the cold, you can climb up to the observation deck at night to try to see the stars, but it is too dangerous and not recommended. In winter, you can use horse-drawn rakes, snowmobiles, or walk up to the observation deck. It takes about 40 minutes to walk up from the Hemu Bridge in the snow. Everyone comes to this place to take pictures of the sunrise, but the sunset is also beautiful, so I recommend it.
The sun was setting, and the density of clouds reached a climax. I was excited to climb the mountain and took this favorite photo on the top of the mountain. I also encountered such a spectacle. Finally, we climbed the Hemu Observation Deck. We didn't see the morning fog, but there was no regret, because I saw too many photos on the Internet. Let's see a different Hemu sunrise, a clear version. Hehe. Hemu is the scenery, and the sunrise is the company. God's back garden is so quiet in winter, and it is naturally bold. Pay tribute to the beauty here. In the later stage of Kanas, the color adjustment is close to the direction seen by the eyes, restoring the scenery we see.
In order to see the famous sunrise and morning mist in Hemu, I got up early. It was still dark, and I was walking in the village in the dark. There was no light in the village, so everyone walked forward with mobile phone flashlights. It took almost 40 minutes to walk from the residence and finally reached the highest viewing platform in Hemu Village. Many people had arrived here early. Today's Hemu morning mist is amazing! It was still very cold in the morning in Hemu, but from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain, I was sweating. There are breakfasts such as milk tea on the top of the mountain. The sunrise time in Hemu at the end of September is around 8:20 in the morning. When everyone is waiting for the sun to show its face from the top of the mountain, Hemu Village is also covered with its golden clothes, and the morning mist begins to appear. Be sure to hurry up and take pictures, because the morning mist should be very short. When the sun rises too high, you won't be able to take pictures.
The next day, I woke up groggily. It was already bright. I had originally planned to go up the mountain early to enjoy the classic Hemu morning fog, but I slept past the best time. G took up his SLR and went up the mountain before us, and T and I set off afterwards. Immersed in the almost zero-degree air, facing the warm morning glow, we climbed the back mountain along the plank road. In the yellow-green forest belt, there were dandelions and wild grasses covered with frost at my feet, and the Hemu River flowed quietly under the bridge. There were several sections of the plank road that might be slightly tilted because the mountain was loose, but it was enough to make people use all their limbs. From time to time, tourists who had watched the sunrise and went down the mountain passed by. Walking to the flat slope, leaning on the railing and looking into the distance, the entire Hemu Village in the valley was in full view. Although the sky was a little foggy and not as high-pixel as imagined, I also saw a suffocating panoramic view of Hemu in late autumn. It was worth the trip! The further you go, the more people there are, most of them are photographers who come to record the Hemu morning fog. We realized later that we were going up the mountain in the opposite direction, which was good, as we avoided the noisy crowds at the beginning. After walking around the entire viewing platform on the back mountain, we were already starving. There were small shops at the entrance of the scenic area, and breakfast was surprisingly expensive and resources were scarce! After some comparison, we bought breakfast and took it back to share.
After a simple packing, we took a horse-drawn sleigh to the Hemu Observation Deck to greet the sunrise. Others had one seat each, but the three of us squeezed on a sleigh, which made the old horse very tired. Just as we were feeling sorry for it, it left a pile of horse manure to complain to us. Halfway up the mountain, the old horse couldn't pull it up, so Hasa jumped on the horse's back and rode it to take us to the observation deck.
Horses are free by nature, but they endure hardships when they are restrained, fighting against the ice and snow. In the wilderness, the small-sized horses are simple and natural, doing what they want, neither humble nor arrogant. It is also a pursuit of a state of mind and a refinement of artistic conception.
Fortunately, the sun in Hemu is rather lazy. It rises from the hillside at 11 o'clock, slowly revealing the small peaks. The mist in the distance gradually fades away. Looking at the Hemu village at the foot of the mountain, the sun shines in the village, and curls of smoke rise from every household. It is a brand new day again.
A group of photographers came to the viewing platform with their tripods at around 9:00 am. They didn't expect the sun in Hemu to be so lazy and rise slowly, which froze them. After taking pictures of the sunrise, they also played with splashing hot water. Once it reached the air, the hot water turned into mist, freezing the most gorgeous scene.
I got up at 6 o'clock in the morning and prepared to go to the observation deck. I looked up at the sky and found that Orion was still waiting there. I didn't find it last night. I quickly took the opportunity to take a good look at it. I remember that the light pollution was not as serious as those when I was in college. Walking on the campus in autumn, I often saw Orion when I looked up. Its three obvious stars, the hunter's belt, are the most recognizable signs. We climbed up to the observation deck under the stars and the moon. At this time, the sun had just risen over the hill. We had to wait patiently to shine on Hemu Village. The village was quiet and solemn at this time. The sun slowly passed over the hills. A clear mist floated from the direction of the river in the distance. This is the photosynthesis of Hemu Village! Holding a cup of Youlemei in my hand on the observation deck, looking at the Hemu Village in the sun in front of me, I have no other request. It's beautiful. Under photosynthesis, everything is full of vitality, forest, river, village, hills, and behind the observation deck is a high mountain grassland. There are many horses eating here. The picture is really harmonious.
We climbed up to the Hemu Observation Deck in the mist. It takes about an hour to go up and down to the Observation Deck. As we are used to traveling all over the country, this is no problem at all. The view of the whole Hemu village from the Observation Deck is truly magnificent. On the first day, we excitedly climbed the Observation Deck twice, once in the morning and once in the evening. In the morning, the birch forests all over the mountains beside the Hemu River were still very lush and tall. After a thunderstorm, in the evening many yellow leaves of the birch trees fell and scattered all over the ground, presenting another beautiful scene before our eyes.
Although it was not the first time I took photos of the sunrise in Hemu, the place where I stayed was two kilometers away from the viewing platform, which was indeed a bit far to walk to, and it was not a good choice to set out in the dark in minus thirty degrees Celsius. Horse-drawn sleighs are indeed a good means of transportation in Hemu in winter.
The sled dragged us to the mountainside, and we could vaguely see Hemu Village below from the hillside.
Before we reached the viewing platform, the sun had already risen to the top of the mountain. The groom stopped to let us take a few photos on the sled. When the first ray of sunlight hit the treetops and snow, this world of ice and snow began to come alive.
The impression that Harden Viewpoint gave me before was that there were so many people. I remember that autumn, I came to the viewing platform in the dark under the starry night to occupy a camera position. Looking at the dark crowd from the bottom of the mountain, I thought it was a row of trees. From time to time, there were latecomers who wanted to walk to the slope in front of the crowd to set up their tripods, and the crowd would curse: You are blocking my lens! Mine is a wide-angle lens! Now it’s good, there are only a few people on the viewing platform, and you can shoot from any angle. But most people dare not stay too long, the temperature on the platform is too low. Fortunately, I was dressed thickly enough, and my whole body was wrapped up, leaving only my eyes exposed. In this morning when snot can freeze into ice in the nostrils, in order to wait for the light and shadow effects I want. I took pictures on the mountain for more than an hour and got hundreds of photos that I was reluctant to delete.
If Kanas in autumn is like an oil painting, then the Hemu Village in front of me is like an ink painting that does not need any color adjustment. It was then that I realized what the ink and wash Hemu snow sculpture at the intersection meant when I first arrived in Hemu.
The sun shines through the trees on the opposite mountain top, creating beautiful spots of light. Looking at Hemu Village from a high place, a sense of tranquility and peace arises from the heart.
On this winter morning, the rising sun and the curling smoke make my soul, which has been through the hustle and bustle of the city, become pure and innocent, returning to nature.
The rising smoke formed a dreamy smoke belt, which was better than a fairyland.
It is not an exaggeration to call Kanas "God's private reserve". In my eyes, Hemu is a place favored by God, a place where humans and gods live together.
At this time, the small house covered with snow, the path with red lanterns, and the golden light spread out in front of me one by one. My imagination of Hemu and the real sight of it at this moment were connected, and then frozen into an eternal picture in my mind. What kind of mind and power can make this world produce majestic mountains, oceans and forests, and also carefully build such a charming and lovely village.
Looking from a high place, the trees on both sides have lost their thick green, leaving only thin and dense branches holding up dots of snow, which is sparse and hazy like an ink painting.
The first wisp of smoke from the valley rose up between the mountains and the forest, and the whole village woke up. The sun rose slowly behind the mountains, and the grass trees in the morning light could fit into any fairy tale, making people feel turbulent and vast in their hearts, so soft that they couldn't move their feet.
Following the plank road up the back mountain, the sparse crowd on the cliff has lined up, looking for the best viewing point. Hemu has a very peculiar terrain, surrounded by mountains on all sides. The village is located at the bottom of a basin embraced by mountains. Between the village and the mountains on the east and west sides, there are two very regular platforms, one high and one low. We are on the relatively high platform. The platform is very flat, with an estimated area of two to three thousand acres. It is also used as a horse farm by local villagers. It suddenly breaks off like a knife to the west to the foot of the mountain and to the east to the Hemu River, forming a natural viewing platform at the cliff. Standing on the edge of the steps, the whole picture of Hemu Village is in full view. The land is flat and the houses are neatly arranged. Surrounded by the birch forests all over the mountains, the Hemu River, which nourishes the village, flows quietly beside the village. Due to the obstruction of the mountains, although the sky in the east has obviously brightened, the whole Hemu is still quiet and peaceful. Around nine o'clock, the sun jumped out of the east mountain, casting a golden light on the hillside behind it. As time went by, it slowly flowed down, soon covering the entire horse farm, and then poured down like a waterfall into the birch forest below the mountain, flowing over the trickling stream, and finally flowing into the village little by little, soaking the pointed wooden roofs, the courtyards in front of the courtyards, and the crisscrossing country roads. Hemu Village began to wake up, and smoke rose from the cottages, gradually forming a mist belt, drifting and changing with the morning breeze, a leisurely scene.
For those who are used to climbing mountains in the south, it is just a small hillside, and it is easy to climb to the top, but the mosquitoes here are scary. It is called an observation deck, but it is actually a long plank road, which is just in the right position for us to overlook Hemu, a quiet village in the valley. The starlight is very good tonight, and I think it will be sunny tomorrow. Hemu is most famous for its morning fog. I hope I can get up tomorrow morning. I had a dreamless night and was awakened by the crisp calls of birds in the early morning. It's only 5:50, it's still early, for my P20pro, I have to get up. It rained yesterday and it was particularly cold this morning. I didn't expect it to rain, and I didn't expect the Altay area to be so cold. The warm equipment I brought was seriously insufficient, which was the biggest failure this time.
I tiptoed out of the warm cabin. It was already bright outside and two sheepdogs were lying lazily at the door.
Standing on the observation deck and looking down, thick fog enveloped the valley, drifting away in wisps. Trees, houses, and fences were all looming in the fog, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance were dyed golden by the sunlight. Slowly, the golden light fell layer by layer, and the quiet village also revealed its beautiful face from the fog. Occasionally, a flock of startled crows quickly flew over the roofs. At this time, the sun, which had long been hiding behind the mountains, jumped out and generously spread warmth to the waiting crowd. Dewdrops hung on the wild flowers in the grass, reflecting colorful light. The sound of the river resounded through the valley, as if telling the unchanging attachment between the village and the Hemu River for thousands of years. I know that when the autumn wind blows and the mountains and forests are dyed, you will be the most beautiful, but I still think you are just as stunning now, and it is worth the cold for you.
When we got to the top of the mountain, we had a wide view of the whole state of Hemu Village. The sun was already low, so we just watched the sunset. It would be a pity if we missed any surprises. Practice has proved that the sun will be blocked by a hill, and there is no golden light like the sunset. Looking at the village from a distance, the shadows gradually turned blue, and the long shadows were printed on the snow. In this way, we spent the last hour in the cold and snowy weather, taking pictures everywhere, stamping our feet, and warming ourselves up.
We climbed up the wooden plank road to the viewing platform by the river. It turned out to be another highland plain, with mountains on three sides and traces of ice and snow on the peaks. Here you can ride a horse to the top of the mountain, or put on bright ethnic costumes and leave a beautiful image.
Looking down on Hemu Village from above, dense forests and green trees surround the flat land shaped like loquat leaves, with hinged pointed-roof houses crisscrossed, and the blue Hemu River meanders westward along the edge of the village. The forests are lush, the grass is green, and the horses are fat. It is a paradise with beautiful scenery and the sound of cows and sheep in the mountains.
I got up early in the morning and rushed to the sunrise viewing platform. At first, I was afraid that I didn't know how to get there. As soon as I walked out of the door, I saw a constant stream of tourists, all walking in the same direction. So, I just followed the crowd and it was definitely the right way.
On the hillside around Hemu Village, you can overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village and Hemu River.
Hemu is beautiful, surrounded by tracts of woods that look like oil paintings.
The smoke from cooking rises slowly in the autumn colors, forming a dreamy smoke belt that is better than a fairyland.
The sky seemed to have been washed, a deep blue - a color pleasing to the eyes.
The Hemu Observation Deck was very busy in the early morning. Photographers were scrambling to get a good shooting position and adjusting their tripods. Tourists were running and playing on the meadow, taking beautiful photos, or recording videos. Everyone was looking forward to the morning mist rising quickly so that they could record the dreamy scenery.
It’s a pity that we happened to encounter a rare day without morning fog in Hemu. So we could only silently take pictures of the sunrise in Hemu and the village in the distance, and left with regrets.
After crossing the Hemu Bridge, there are two forked roads, the left one leads to the Beautiful Peak, and the right one leads to the Sunrise Observation Deck. There is another section of plank road climbing uphill, and you will reach a very wide platform. Don’t worry about not having a spot, the long platform is full of views. Some photographers go up to take a spot from 4-5 o’clock, but as the crowds at 7-8 o’clock block the spots ahead, it is not necessarily that arriving early will get a better spot.
Hemu Observation Deck is located in Hemu Village, Burqin County, northern Xinjiang. It is a beautiful mountain village in northern Xinjiang, known as the "Photographer's Paradise". In autumn, before sunrise, climb up to the observation deck and watch the morning mist like a veil covering the scattered wooden houses, curling smoke rising, golden birch trees, dense forests, and dark green mountains in the distance, a beautiful picture of a peaceful time.
From the observation deck, you can have a panoramic view of Hemu Village. In the golden autumn season, the birch forest under the observation deck is golden and complements the white birch forest behind Hemu Village. The scenery is so beautiful.
Standing on the viewing platform, you can clearly see that Hemu Village is surrounded by mountains. The mountains here are not very high. Below the viewing platform is a picturesque birch forest. I don’t know how to describe it. Any description in any language is futile. Nature is always beyond our description. Standing on the viewing platform, watching Hemu Village slowly waking up below, I feel that I should not disturb the tranquility of the small village.
The most beautiful autumn colors in the Kanas area are in Hemu, where the forests are dyed in brilliant colors. From the observation deck of Hemu Village, you can overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village and Hemu River, with snow-capped peaks and trickling streams. Tuva Village is an excellent location for photographing sunrise, morning mist, wooden houses, and Hemu River.
Most of the tourists who come to Hemu Village are for the famous morning fog. My luck in watching the morning fog, sunrise, and sea of clouds is as stable as ever, but I can't see anything. At the end of September, the sunrise time in Hemu Village is about 7:50, and the morning fog appears about 20-30 minutes after sunrise. We were ready to go out at 6:30 in the morning. It takes about 20 minutes to hike from the cabin to the viewing platform. But it was drizzling in Hemu Village, which was already very cold. We decided to delay our departure for half an hour. We thought we needed to grab a seat, but the platform for watching the morning fog in Hemu Village was so grand that the owner said that the platform could accommodate 5,000 people. You can find a good seat at any time. After all, Hemu Village is limited in size. Now it is the peak season and Hemu Village, which is basically full, has reached its peak passenger flow. I waited on the mountain until 9 o'clock but the weather did not clear up. I was hungry and cold and had no choice but to give up going down the mountain.
[Hemu Observation Deck] is also known as [Genghis Khan's Commanding Platform]. The best place to enjoy the Hemu landscape is the [Observation Deck] on the west side of the village. It is a naturally formed alpine meadow. It takes about 20 minutes to walk along the wooden plank road to the observation deck. Some villagers also invite tourists to ride horses up the mountain, and it takes about 8 minutes to reach the top.
When shooting the [panoramic view of Hemu Village], it is not recommended to ride a horse. You can walk along the wooden plank road and shoot from different heights and angles. This is also the best way to balance physical exercise and the joy of shooting.
On one side of the wooden plank road leading to the observation deck, a new glass plank road has been built, which is not yet open to tourists.
Standing on the [Observation Deck], you can take a perfect panoramic view of Hemu Village.
The end of September and the beginning of October every year is the most beautiful time for the scenery in northern Xinjiang. The most beautiful autumn colors are in Hemu, where the forests are dyed in all colors, colorful and pure. In late autumn, the leaves on the mountain turn red and yellow, and the blue-green color of the Hemu River is also particularly beautiful. The mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, as if they were in another world, and extremely dreamy. It is indescribably sweet and pleasing to the eyes. Wherever you look, you will see a beautiful picture.
Hemu Observation Deck is located on the other side of the river to the northwest of Hemu Village. The observation deck is about 40 meters higher than the village. Standing on the observation deck and looking at Hemu Village, the viewing angle ranges from southeast to southwest.
Hemu is also a small village mainly inhabited by Tuvans. Why are they Tuvans again?
According to legend, a long time ago, Genghis Khan was on his way to the west and passed by Kanas Lake. Seeing such a beautiful place, he decided to stay here for a while to rest his troops. Genghis Khan drank the lake water and felt very thirsty. He asked his generals what kind of water it was. A smart general replied, "This is Kanawusi (which means Khan's water in Mongolian)." All the soldiers answered in unison, "This is Khan's water." Genghis Khan said, "Then let's call this lake Kanawusi." So in the legend of the Tuva people, they are the descendants of Genghis Khan. After Genghis Khan passed away, his body sank in Kanas Lake. The Tuva people, as Genghis Khan's personal soldiers, stayed in Kanas Lake and guarded the royal tomb for generations. The "lake monster" in Kanas is the "lake saint" who protects Genghis Khan's soul from being violated... This is a magical legend!
In the north of Hemu Village, cross the Hemu River and walk up the mountain. There is a plank road leading up the mountain. There is a large flat area halfway up the mountain, which is called a viewing platform. It is just right for overlooking the whole village and taking panoramic photos of Hemu Village. It is even more beautiful in the morning when the sunrise comes, and many people will come to take pictures of the morning scenery.
There are two bridges on the Hemu River, the Hemu Bridge on the east and a suspension bridge on the west. You can go to the observation deck after crossing the bridge.
I got up at 6:30 in the morning and went out with a flashlight at 7. The estimated sunrise was around 8 o'clock.
It is very cold in Hemu in the morning and evening, so please bring enough clothes.
The observation deck was crowded with people in the early morning.
I am not even a photography enthusiast, and I forgot to bring my tripod, so I didn't go to the viewing platform to compete with the professionals. I found a stable big rock on the slope below the platform to stand on, with no obstruction in front of me.
After a while, I saw smoke rising from the kitchen, and there seemed to be a thin morning mist on the edge of the woods. The two mixed together, and it was hard to tell what they were, floating above the village in the valley.
Hemu Village under the morning mist looks like a fairyland.
As the sun slowly rises, warm sunlight shines on the earth.
The small mountain village in the morning mist becomes even more beautiful.
The rising sun illuminates the forest in golden yellow. The sunshine pours into this mountain villa in the thick of autumn, creating a unique scenery.
I waited from 6:30 to 8:30 in the morning. My feet were so cold that I couldn't feel them. I didn't see the legendary Hemu morning fog. The fog was too thick. It only lasted for a few minutes. The morning fog flowed down like water. The village was about to be exposed. The crowd cheered. A thick fog came and the sea of clouds returned. It seems that seeing the Hemu morning fog depends on fate. I regret it. I will come again next time!
Genghis Khan's Dianjiangtai is actually a naturally formed alpine meadow. From a distance, it looks like a platform. It is said that Genghis Khan once reviewed 100,000 troops here. -- Standing on the Dianjiangtai, you can overlook the entire Hemu Village. This is also the best place to take pictures of Hemu Village. The best time to take pictures is in the early morning. If you want to grab a good spot, you have to go early. -- You can ride a horse to the Dianjiangtai, which is even more unique. -- On the old site of the Dianjiangtai, cultural relics have been found, including the bronze armor of Genghis Khan's second general in the Western Expedition Army. The workmanship is very delicate and the surface still looks shiny.
The road to the viewing platform is not long, and there are artificial stairs. It just happened to rain that day, and the road was a little slippery, which took a little longer than usual. From the viewing platform, you can clearly see Hemu Village surrounded by layers of birch forests. It really looks like a natural barrier protecting this ancient village. On the other side of the viewing platform are still stacked hills, with large clouds pressing on the hills, and tourists cannot see the panoramic view of the mountains. The meadow here reminds me of Hanzhong Zibai Mountain, which I visited before. The flat grassland gives people the illusion that they are not on the mountain. The leisurely calves are eating grass here, and they will not hide when they see tourists. They are completely accustomed to living with humans. From the viewing platform, you can also see the Hemu River winding on the side of Hemu Village to the distance.
The scenery of the scenic area is very good, and the scenery near the viewing platform and Hemu River is particularly great. It is very suitable for slowly looking for camera positions around to take pictures. In addition, the sunrise must not be missed. One small point needs to be noted that the accommodation in the scenic area is divided into two major areas, one is Hemu Village and the other is the old village. The accommodation environment in Hemu Village is better but it is far from the viewing platform. It took me an hour and a half to take pictures of the sunrise. It is recommended to stay in the old village, the conditions are worse but it is closer to the scenery!
Passing through the birch forest on the bank of the Hemu River, there is a plank road that takes you up the mountain to the viewing platform, or you can ride a horse. There are horse teams in the forest to attract tourists. Climbing up to the viewing platform, you can overlook Hemu Village. The village is located in an open area surrounded by mountains. Tuva people's pointed wooden houses and livestock pens are scattered randomly in various corners of the village. A small river flows by the village in the shade of green trees.
You can hike up to the Hemu Observation Deck and overlook the entire ancient village. Of course, we chose to ride horses. 100 yuan per person, round trip to the observation deck. Screaming on the horse and taking photos when getting off the horse
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It was really cold watching the sunrise, my hair and eyelashes were dyed white by the frost.
You can watch both sunrise and sunset on the viewing platform, but remember to wear thick clothes because you have to wait for a long time.
Hemu Observation Deck is really beautiful and worth a visit
From the observation deck on the top of a mountain near Hemu Village, you can overlook the entire view of Hemu Village!
The scenic area has a special bus to the Hemu Observation Deck before dawn, which is a service worth praising. This is indeed the best place to take photos of Hemu Village in the morning, but there are too many people, probably thousands of people gathered on the observation deck.
Hemu is very beautiful in autumn. The photo was taken on the observation deck at the entrance of Hemu village when we were hiking from Jiadengyu to Hemu during the National Day holiday in 2015.
There is a wooden plank road leading to the viewing platform in Hemu Xiacun and Xincun respectively. The plank road in Xiacun can be reached after passing the Hemu River Bridge. After the first parallel section, the plank road splits into two branches on the left and right. The left branch can only reach a small viewing platform with poor scenery. The right branch can reach the viewing platform on the top of the mountain, which is the best place for taking photos.
After reaching the top of the plank road in Hemu New Village, it is still some distance away from the densely populated area of cabins. You need to continue walking on the wooden plank road to reach the best viewing point for the beautiful scenery or postcards. The plank road in Xiacun is much closer to the best viewing point, but the wooden plank road at the top of the mountain is flat, so there is no need to worry about lack of physical strength.
The only criterion for choosing which plank road to reach the summit is which plank road your inn is closer to. If your accommodation is between the two plank roads, it is recommended that you climb up to the observation deck from the plank road in Xincun. The plank road here can save some energy and has fewer people.
I sincerely ask that you do not underestimate the coldness on the observation deck in the early morning. You can rent a military coat from some inns or shops in Hemu, which has a great warming effect. You can take pictures of the stars at night and the morning mist in the morning without any problem!
We climbed up more than 80 steps along the firmly trampled steps and finally reached the Hemu Viewing Platform. At first we took the wrong path and took a small path with only a very narrow path covered with firmly trampled snow. If we were not careful we would step into a snow pit and get our feet into the snow. However, the view from the platform was so beautiful.
Because we arrived late, in order to catch the sunset in Hemu, the three of us did not return to the inn. We got off the car and went straight to the viewing platform. Unfortunately, we did not see the sunset that day. Many long and short guns were regretful. We only took some photos of the sunset, but it was also very beautiful.
Climbing up to the viewing platform, the whole Hemu Village was shrouded in layers of morning mist. As the sun slowly rose, the morning mist gradually receded, and Hemu Village appeared and disappeared, like a fairyland. I was moved by the immersive scene. How could there be such a beautiful place? The camera can only capture one of her!
Climb up to the observation deck to watch the sunrise. As the sun rises slowly, the cabins in Hemu Village are magnificent under the sunlight.
Although it is called watching the sunrise, in fact, because the sunrise is blocked by the mountains, it is more of a panoramic view composed of sunrise, smoke, morning fog, and Hemu Village. Starting from Hemu Bridge, there are two ways to get to the viewing platform, one is horse-drawn sleigh, and the other is hiking. We finally chose hiking, but we took the wrong road and only followed the horse-drawn sleigh, so there was a lot of horse excrement along the way. Later, we found that there was actually a wooden plank road through the birch forest up the mountain. It should be noted that this was the coldest time in the past few days, about minus 33 degrees Celsius.
There were about 20 to 30 tourists on the platform that day, including some six or seven-year-old children. Everyone was walking around. One of the important reasons was that their feet were too cold. Trying to use a warm baby was useless. Everyone was waiting for the scene they wanted most, and then captured it with a camera before going down the mountain. I have to remind you that you must buy non-slip shoes, otherwise you will be skiing every moment. This is the personal experience of our group members. They had to hold on to go down the mountain. In the end, they encountered a self-opening road that could not be held, so they could only sit and slide down by themselves, which also brought a lot of joy.
It is actually on an open hillside. It takes about 20 minutes to walk. The morning fog in Hemu is not as good as Kanas, and the sunrise is not so spectacular because it is blocked by the mountains. If you really want to see a beautiful sunrise, you need to set off at 4 am and hike over the mountain to see it.
The most famous route is to climb up the hill in the early morning to watch the rising sun and take in the beautiful scenery of the world.
The so-called viewing platform is actually a naturally formed high mountain slope. The platform is very wide and you can choose your own photography spot. Hemu Village is quiet and peaceful under the sunlight.
Hemu was the only time we watched the sunrise during our trip. The sun rose around 8:30. When we went out at 7:30, the sky was still dark. A bright crescent moon hung in the sky. We breathed out to warm our hands, jogged through the village, crossed the Hemu River, climbed up a high wooden staircase, and arrived at the platform to watch the sunrise. It was daybreak and there were already many people there.
The sunlight first shines on the mountain behind us and then on the grass on the platform. The golden color moves little by little until the whole sun comes out and illuminates the entire village. I can't tell whether it is morning mist or smoke from cooking. The quiet village is full of the smell of fireworks. It is a paradise on earth where people live a peaceful life.
Standing on the viewing platform, I can really see the whole view of Hemu, which is quiet, mysterious and so desirable. Standing here, I suddenly don't know how to describe you, Hemu, a quiet and shy village. In addition to feeling one or two birch trees, I also felt rows and rows of birch trees. They grow neatly at the foot of the mountain, covering rows of small wooden houses, bringing green shade, vision and hope to the Tuva people far away in the border.
In order to find a good spot on the viewing platform to watch the sunrise, morning mist and cooking smoke, we got up at 6 a.m. the next day and had to reach the top of the hill opposite the old village before 7:20 a.m. On the hiking trail in the distance, the light from tourists' mobile phones merged into a narrow, intermittent river of light.
It took more than half an hour to climb to the top of the mountain. Wow, it was really lively. There were people selling boiled water and milk tea. I waited from 7:30 to 8:00. Soon it started to drizzle. The sunrise passed gloomily. Morning fog? Where is the morning fog and smoke? Where is the smoke? Okay, there is a little bit of it...
However, even without sunrise, morning mist, cooking smoke, and all the internet celebrity configurations, Hemu’s morning is still worthy of reputation and love.
In the morning, I followed the group to the viewing platform. The wooden plank road was very slippery due to frost. There was a section of the inclined plank road that required the support of handrails to climb up! The viewing platform on the mountain is very large. You have to walk towards the crowd. The place where a large number of people gather is the best place to view the scenery. The sunrise in Hemu Village still feels very comfortable and peaceful to us children who grew up in the city.
The morning view of Hemu Village attracts tourists from all over the country. For the local tourism industry, the government subsidizes local villagers to burn firewood together at sunrise every morning, making the village filled with mist, like a paradise.
I got up at 6 o'clock in the morning to climb the mountain. I could only walk to the foot of the mountain across the river. I could choose to ride a horse up the mountain. I saw many like-minded hikers who had occupied the top of the mountain. We could only find a good place halfway up the mountain and wait for the sunrise. Of course, before sunrise, Hemu Village had already been covered with mist and began to float. As the sky in the east became whiter and whiter, the scenery became clearer and clearer. At around 8 o'clock, the village had already started to prepare breakfast, because there was smoke from cooking. The fog was flat around the village. The east began to turn golden, and this golden color was not only in the sky, but also in the distant mountains. The peaks also began to wear golden hats. The leaves were yellow in the autumn scenery, and they were covered with a layer of fiery red by the sun, and it was just a little bit on the top of the mountain. People had to turn their eyes to the east again, looking forward to the sunrise. That touch of light finally burst out powerfully under the attention of everyone (the whole top of the mountain was full of people, probably tens of thousands of people), the light was so strong, gentle and warm, full of the energy of yin and yang harmony. The sun slowly rises, the light becomes stronger and stronger, and the fog becomes thinner and thinner. At this time, Hemu Village feels completely different. The surrounding mountains and trees all turn into warm gold, and the fog also changes from the original ghostly blue to milky white, and then becomes lighter and lighter. The whole person is almost frozen stiff, but soon warms up and basks in the sun quietly. At this time, the sun and the moon are still shining together, with the sun in the east and the moon in the west. Soon the sky becomes very, very blue, and the moon disappears. The whole process is stretched as long as possible, but it is less than an hour. So it is really a beautiful scenery, trekking through mountains and rivers, short and wonderful. For this moment of experience, the infinite cooperation and preparation of heaven, earth and people have prepared a unique perspective, experience and feeling for everyone, which is also very romantic.
It's really beautiful, there are not enough words to describe it. It's just very tiring to go there. I vomited on the bus, but it was worth it. It was raining when I went there. The next morning the clouds were very low, it seemed that I could touch them with my hands. The roofs were in the clouds. I felt like I was a fairy, hahaha
Looking at the village in the distance, it is as beautiful as a painting.
The sun had not yet risen in Hemu Village, which was dark except for a little white glow in the distance. We had been waiting since 6 or 7 o'clock. There were many professionals with cameras on the mountain. They had come early to select the best spots, fearing that the good camera positions would be taken away by others. The mountain was so steep, and they were also worried that the people coming and going would knock over the cameras, which made them very anxious.
It's a bit cold standing on the mountain, so everyone must remember to wear something thicker, but remember not to wear too much, which is not suitable for climbing the mountain, as this will make you more tired.
The morning mist before sunrise makes the whole Hemu Village seem shrouded in a fairy-like aura.
It was still dark, and I walked towards the Hemu Observation Deck hungry and cold. When I arrived at the observation deck, it was already slightly light, and the hillside was full of people. It was impossible to find a good camera position. If I wanted to find a good position, I had to get up earlier.
The biggest attraction of Hemu is the morning fog that surrounds the entire village. In order not to miss this, we got up early at 7 o'clock and went to the viewing platform. I have to say that everyone is looking forward to it. You must wear more clothes, it is really too cold. Some children came up wrapped in quilts, hahaha. But we waited for two hours, and there was only a little fog. It was relatively disappointing. I heard that the weather was not as good as the day before. This also verifies the saying that every day is different. It is worth it to experience one-tenth of their experience.
In order to take photos of the sunrise at the observation deck, we got up and set out when the sky was full of stars. Although we were told that it would take an hour to walk from the village to the observation deck on the mountain, we chose to walk instead of riding a horse, and we reached the top in more than 20 minutes. Climbing in the dark is also a kind of fun. Climbing up the high platform under the moon and looking far into the distance, waiting for the thin morning mist in the valley, the curling smoke from the village, and the layers of golden birch forests in the mountains.
It takes some time to climb up, but it's worth it.
Hemu is famous for its mist and sunrise. We went out at 7 o'clock. The temperature was very low in the early morning, and the road was covered with frost on both sides. From a distance, we could see that the viewing platform was full of people. We followed the crowd and walked up the mountain on the wooden plank road. At 8:30, the sun began to rise. We stood there staring at the sun. The famous beauty naturally attracted many photography enthusiasts. After the sun came out completely, the temperature slowly rose.
The must-do activity in Hemu is to go to the observation deck to watch the smoke after sunrise. At this time, all the tourists in Hemu Village gathered on that big platform. There were a lot of people, and many photography enthusiasts went to take their positions early, waiting for the smoke after sunrise.
It was still dark at 7 o'clock, and we wrapped ourselves in cotton-padded jackets and headed for the mountaintop, which was already full of people. The camera equipment on the entire mountaintop failed to bring out the sun, which shyly hid behind the clouds, only occasionally letting out a little light, but the curling smoke from the Tuva people's cooking still reflected a kind of beauty that I had never seen before!
I unexpectedly discovered that there was a large grassland above the observation deck, with many horses and cows grazing there. This scene was really a surprise.
There is a family at the end of the wooden plank road of the observation deck. They have a popular tractor, which is very suitable for taking photos and is free of charge. It is a benefit for friends who like taking photos.
The viewing platform is a real hillside, very high. It is not like what the locals say that you can reach it by walking a few steps. It still requires physical strength. Of course, you can also choose to ride a horse up the mountain. When you reach the viewing platform, you can overlook the panoramic view of Hemu. It is also a famous shooting location for shooting the morning fog in Hemu, with snow-capped mountains and forests in the distance, villages and rivers nearby, and herds of cattle and horses all over the mountains... The scenery is so beautiful that no matter where you stand, you will always see a perfect oil painting in front of you...
The blue sky, white clouds, rivers, grasslands, primitive wooden houses, flowers and smoke are like a fairyland. The starry sky at night is particularly clean and shining. The night wind is very cold, so you should wear more clothes. The farmhouse dishes are delicious, and the roasted lamb is particularly authentic. Except for the damp and cold night, it is a good place to cleanse the soul.
I got up at 6 o'clock and washed up. I put on my down vest, down jacket, hat, gloves, and set off fully armed. The temperature was minus 5 degrees Celsius. The large group of people in front hurriedly walked to the viewing platform with tripods and wide-angle and telephoto lenses. There was frost on the road, and the wooden plank road was hard and slippery. As expected, some people were hit, but fortunately they were young people. The handrails of the plank road were also frosty, and the gloves came in handy. I ran about 3 kilometers and was sweating when I climbed to the viewing platform. Don't say you are early, there are even earlier people. The crowd and tripods were densely packed along the viewing platform, and I stood between two tripods.
Stamping my feet and rubbing my hands, I waited for the coldest morning. The sky was getting light, and smoke began to rise from the village. The lights gradually faded. As the sky became brighter, the whole village gradually became clear in the morning light. The mist slowly flowed in the air, and the back garden favored by the gods showed its charming morning.
Going to Hemu Village to photograph the morning fog is a must-do for all photography veterans. Sure enough, when we climbed up to the viewing platform on the west side of the village at around 7 o'clock, we found that the veterans who had photographed the sunset on the viewing platform on the east side of the village the night before had already chosen their positions, set up their cameras, prepared filters, adjusted parameters, and praised each other. Well, in fact, the photography exhibition in Hemu Village is not once a day, but twice a day, shooting sunrise at the west end of the village in the morning and sunset at the east end of the village in the evening.
I feel that the people watching the sunrise are more spectacular than the scenery. The entire plank road leading up the mountain is full. It's so scary.
In the afternoon, the tour guide took us to the viewing platform, where we could see the whole view of Hemu Village and watch the sunrise in the morning. The hillside of Hemu is very good for taking photos.
The sunrise viewing platform in Hemu is the most classic photo shooting location. Many people go back the same way after taking photos of the sunrise. In fact, the view on the mountain is very good. After taking photos, you can continue walking forward and go down the mountain from another bridge. The scenery along the way is also good. Since you are here, just walk slowly and take photos slowly.
Curling smoke from cooking fires, the lowing of old cows, the early morning work of handsome horses, frost and freezing weather, morning mist covering the crops and trees, everything is bustling and hurried.
The scenery will not disappoint those who get up early. Photography enthusiasts can get up early and go up to the viewing platform. The primitive village is like a well-rested person, stretching his muscles and bones, watching the smoke rising. The light blue smoke and the morning mist blend together, like a piece of gauze covering the top of Hemu. The cute cows and sheep take leisurely steps to graze in the morning glow. The Hemu River flows by the village, and a wooden bridge spans both banks. The lush birch forest by the river is graceful. Empty yourself, listen to the singing of the Hemu River, and watch a flower bloom. But, But, I couldn't wait for the sun, and the sun couldn't show its face through the clouds.
Everyone is taking photos of the sunrise in the morning, but the scenery is everywhere. You can see beautiful scenery wherever you look on the observation deck.
After passing Hemu Bridge, we walked up the mountain. From the top of the mountain, we could overlook the whole Hemu Village. Watching the morning mist is a must when we come here. The sun has not risen yet, and the whole village is looming in the thick fog, which is better than a fairyland. Smoke has risen from the cooking of several early risers. When the first ray of sunlight shines on the village, the wooden houses cast long shadows under the sunlight. This is God's private reserve, a place as beautiful as a poem or a painting.
It was 7 o'clock in the morning and it was dark. It was pitch dark and we were looking for the viewing platform on the mountain. We could only rely on our sense of direction. Occasionally, a flashlight would flash on the top of the mountain, which was our guide! After walking about 2 kilometers, we gradually heard voices, shadowy figures and lights in front of us. I opened the Aowei interactive map and found that to reach the top of the mountain, we had to cross a bridge. So I followed the crowd and started to cross the bridge and the stream to go up the mountain. After climbing up the wooden steps, my vest was already soaked. The viewing platform was also occupied by people, most of whom were photographers with long guns and short guns! The sky began to brighten, and there were more and more tourists and photographers. There was no room on the viewing platform, and those who came later walked forward and squeezed on the slope. It was past nine o'clock, and there were more people going up the mountain and down the mountain, and the plank road was crowded.
The sunrise here is around 8:40. I got up at 7:30 in the morning and rushed to the scenic spot to watch the sunrise. I needed to climb a mountain. During the climb, there was frost in the morning and the road was a bit slippery. I almost fell several times and also witnessed passers-by falling.
There were so many people watching the sunrise that all the good spots were already taken. Even so, we had to wait for a long time for the sun to come out. It was really cold, so everyone must wear more clothes. Before the sun came out, you could see the beautiful mountains opposite. The moon was still in the sky, and the top of the mountain was illuminated by the sun that had not yet risen. The picture with a few horses and dogs was also very beautiful.
We climbed up to the observation deck on the river bank west of the village, waited for the sun to rise inch by inch, and felt the leisure time of the small village.
The so-called viewing platform is the river bank along the river, which is nearly two kilometers long. On the south side is a beautiful peak with bare trees on the sunny side and lush birch forests on the shady side. On the north side, you can reach the foot of the snow-capped mountains. It is a favorite place for tourists.
Go up to the viewing platform and overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village, the river, the village, the forest, the mountain peaks, the curling smoke, the silhouettes of people riding horses... all of this, under the reflection of the setting sun, can't help but make people have a deep respect for the ancient human civilization, the universe, the earth and nature. , and create a kind of tranquility from the soul in the heart.
Get up early and go to the viewing platform. Although there is no sunrise, the courtyards composed of wooden houses seem to be irregular, but they are scattered in the valley surrounded by peaks. A line of morning mist is like a streamer falling freely from the top of the peaks, floating above the wooden village. On the edge of the sleeping village, a bay of river water and lush trees on the river bank are like barriers, like walls, and more like guards, guarding the villagers sleeping in the wooden houses. The tourists who come to view the scenery are all on the west bank of the Hemu River, while the indigenous people of Hemu Village, the Tuva people, happily sleep in the quiet of the morning guarded by the river and wood (Hemu-Hemu), peaceful and serene. Just like their ancestors, they have never been disturbed.