Hemu Village

Hemu Township is the northernmost township in western China. Hemu Village is one of the famous Tuva villages and the farthest and largest village among the three remaining Tuva villages (Hemu Village, Kanas Village and Baihaba Village). There are more than 1,800 people in Hemu Township, mainly Mongolian Tuva people and Kazakh people, and their wooden houses are scattered on the mountain grasslands.



Our destination is Hemu Village. There are more than 20 kilometers of mountain roads from the entrance of the scenic spot to Hemu Village. But when we arrived at the entrance of the scenic spot, private cars had to be parked in the parking lot at the entrance. This means that we will be staying away from cars this night. Usually, we are used to taking a lot of things with us when we enter the room. This time, we have to take the shuttle bus with us to the room, so we have to reorganize.

The most fascinating thing about Hemu Village is the intoxicating autumn colors of the mountains. The smoke from cooking rises slowly in the autumn colors, forming a dreamy smoke belt that is better than a fairyland. Photography enthusiasts will climb to the observation deck on the mountain next to Hemu Village in the early morning to take pictures of the morning fog in Hemu Village. Most of the panoramic views of Hemu are taken here.



Private cars can still only be parked at the entrance of the scenic area and take the shuttle bus into Hemu Village, which takes about 50 minutes to reach the village entrance.

To enter the Hemu Scenic Area, we need to take the Hemu shuttle bus. It takes more than an hour from the gate of the scenic area to Hemu Village to really reach Hemu Village. After arriving at Hemu Village, we need to change to a bus to reach a hillside and overlook the entire Hemu Village. *** It was quite a tortuous journey! Before arriving at Hemu Township, we imagined that the villages in Hemu Township were scattered with wooden houses made of logs, full of primitive flavor, half hidden and half visible in the birch forests. In the early morning, the clouds hung on the mountainside, the wooden houses began to rise with curling smoke, the sun fell on the birch forest, and the unattended cattle and sheep were leisurely grazing. The blue sky and white clouds above the flat grassland seemed far and near, and the colors were so rich that it was suffocating! But we came at the wrong time! The sky was overcast, and it started to rain lightly and then turned to moderate rain! Moreover, it was early September, and the leaves were not completely yellow. They were all green and yellow colors! We were not amazed at all by the Hemu Township, Hemu Village, Hemu River and Hemu trees. In early September, the temperature in Hemu Township was already in the single digits. With the light rain in the sky, people in the south still felt it was quite cold. In Hemu Village, where the trees were not yellow on rainy days, I personally tested the waterproof and quick-drying effect of Columbia jackets. We set up a tripod and took our group photo on the small hill of Hemu. After playing on this hill of Hemu, we ran to the small hill opposite to play. Due to the geographical location, the trees on this hill are more yellow. I ran freely and happily on the small road in the mountains. After we came down from the small hill behind Hemu Village, we took the shuttle bus of Hemu Township and prepared to go down the mountain. The shuttle bus is similar to our bus. On the mountain road, we circled a few times, and the sky changed. It was like a fairy-tale cabin. By the way, the grilled lamb skewers here are the best I have ever eaten. They are freshly slaughtered and grilled, 5 yuan a string, and you must eat more skewers!

From Kanas to Hemu, you have to climb over several mountains. Behind the mountains are mountains. The mountains behind are particularly hazy, and the road leading to them is particularly clear. From Kanas to Hemu, there are hairpin bends one after another, and there is invisible ice on the road. There is a bend that is really thrilling. It is a driving experience I have never had before - I couldn't step on the brakes, the tires began to slip, and I stopped when I was about to hit the bend. I was scared and sweated.

Hemu is very big, with several blocks, and it has everything, including gas stations, restaurants, and shops... There are also many ice sculptures in Hemu, and many tourist attractions such as sleds (donkeys pulling people), snowmobiles, and hot air balloons. I am not interested in them. I am satisfied with just looking at the snow-capped mountains in the distance and taking a walk in the town. The sky changes from cloudless to covered by clouds very quickly. Locals say that the climate here is changeable. I still like clouds, and the snow-capped mountains become more layered. The best arrangement is during the day, and the biggest surprise is at night. That's it! Beef hot pot. How to describe its taste? I ordered clear water without any seasoning. The beef is very thin and can be eaten after cooking for ten minutes. The taste is very tender and does not taste like beef at all, at least not like the beef I have eaten before. The taste is extremely mellow. I feel that the taste of meat before is more like seasoning. The evening in Hemu is very cold, so I played with splashing water to make ice. Tips to share: 1. Bend over. 2. Rest the bottle mouth facing straight ahead. 3. Concentrate all your strength to swing forward and upward. The second climax after the hot pot was the sled ride in the early morning. 100 yuan per person and a half, lying on the back of the donkey, it started to move! I opened the camera bag, lay on the open-air car without thinking about anything, watching the surrounding scenery move and the foreign guy in front of me whistling, which was the best experience of my trip. I was in a good mood on the car, and the donkey didn't move, why didn't it move... Okay boss, I will definitely lose weight, don't be angry.

As soon as we entered the village, we were delighted by the small wooden houses with snow roofs. There is a small playground here. There are entertainment facilities such as snow rings, snowmobiles, hot air balloons, etc. The children were full of expectations, and finally they could snow rings.

The scenery at a high altitude is naturally beautiful, but this is not the most beautiful viewing platform, and winter is not the most beautiful season. However, the white snow in front of me has made me very satisfied, especially since there are not many tourists, and what you see is really pure scenery.

We were still playing in Hemu that day. To be honest, I really like this place, just like I liked Daocheng back then. If I had time, I could stay here quietly for many days, watching the sunrise and sunset, and enjoying the solitude.

Walking around the village, there are basically no tourists, and even the locals are rarely seen. You can only hear the crunch of your feet on the snow, and imagine that you are the only one in the world.

I was definitely lost in the village because I was blind to directions, but I was not in a hurry and just wandered around aimlessly, thinking to myself that I must come back next winter.

We arrived at the top of the mountain just in time for sunset. It was so beautiful that it was breathtaking... You can't even imagine how beautiful it is in autumn.

In one word, beautiful. Brother Bear took us around the village first, and then checked in.

Transportation in Hemu is inconvenient and prices have doubled. I chatted with the proprietress while eating noodles. She said that running a shop is too hard and I should go out and have fun while I am still young.

The next morning, I woke up at around nine o'clock. The village was empty. I took some photos at the door, sprinkled water with a kettle, and ate noodles in the restaurant. I was very excited to see so much snow when I went out. I ran and rolled in the snow. You can go up the mountain from Hemu Bridge. I took a snow ring and played on the hillside. I was sweating.

I felt a little regretful that I didn't climb the mountain at noon, so I still went to climb the mountain. It was dark when I climbed up, and I just saw the sunset, which was super beautiful. After going down the mountain, Brother Little Bear wanted to take us to splash water into ice. After many people said it broke, we still went to play under the bridge for a while. It was satisfying!

Hemu Village is located in a large river valley blocked by heavy mountains. It is an undisturbed village. The warm air and quiet atmosphere make people feel as if they are in a private estate. From any angle you look at it, it is peaceful and beautiful - the small river, wooden houses, smoke from cooking, birch forests and people grazing on the Hemu Bridge. The rich colors can only be appreciated in oil paintings.

As soon as I arrived in Hemu, I was attracted by her special temperament. Log houses are scattered in the village, with small bridges and flowing water, and smoke curling up. The logs are used to form small courtyards around the log houses, and the courtyards are full of flowers and plants. Gesang flowers are smiling warmly in the breeze, bees and butterflies are flying among the flowers, and sparrows are perched on the electric poles in rows, chirping, birds are singing and flowers are fragrant... The quaint mountain village scenery is as mysterious as Kanas Lake.

Not far from the cabin, you can see the Hemu Bridge, which is the landmark of Hemu Village. Across the Hemu Bridge, there is a large birch forest on the other side of the river. Taking a photo under the sunset is the most poetic, as if everything in the world has been left behind, leaving only yourself.

Standing on the hillside of Hemu Village, you can overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village and Hemu River: the ghosts in the empty valley, the curling smoke from cooking, the flowing water under the small bridge, and the horse herders passing through the forest. An eagle is circling in the sky and suddenly swoops down. Before you can take out your phone, it flies away like a rocket...

The night in Hemu comes especially quickly. After dinner, we walk on the small path of Hemu Village and admire the night view of Hemu - the quaint wooden houses are brightly lit, lanterns are swaying in the wind, colorful lights and neon lights are flashing brightly with rhythmic music. The fusion of tradition and modernity does not seem strange here. Many tourists stroll on the path, telling stories of their own travels.

A gust of wind blows by, and the fresh and cold air mixed with the strong smell of horse manure will suddenly make you energetic. In the birch forest in the village, a large group of crows are calling there, and the naughty ones are flying around in the woods. There are too many crows in Hemu, and their cries are sad. The place without lights seems a bit eerie and scary.

Like Kanas Old Village, Hemu Village is also full of primitive wooden houses.

However, Hemu Village is much larger and is also known as "China's No. 1 Village".

The birch forest is one of the most beautiful autumn views in Hemu Village.

When we arrived at Hemu Village, it was already late and it was still drizzling.

Xiao Ma told everyone in advance that there was a lot of rain and snow in the Hemu area this autumn, and the leaves of the birch trees had fallen a few days ago, so the scenery of the birch forest might be discounted.

However, the Hemu birch forests we saw were still very nice, even though they had been slightly ravaged by rain and snow, and yellow leaves were falling all over the ground.

The next day, we got up very early to watch the sunrise at the Hemu Observation Deck.

Before daybreak, a few of us walked through the birch forest and started climbing along the plank path.

The viewing platform is actually a high mountain platform on the north side of Hemu Village.

To take photos of the sunrise in Hemu, you naturally have to use Hemu Village as the background. The best place to take photos of the sunrise is undoubtedly the wooden plank road on the viewing platform.

The wooden plank road on the observation deck, which is connected to the east and west mountain trails, faces east and is located on the edge of the observation deck.

Standing on this wooden plank road, you can have a panoramic view of the entire Hemu Village.

It was not yet eight o'clock, the sky was still dark and overcast.

As the light shining through the gaps in the clouds gradually increased, the outlines of Hemu Village, Hemu River and birch forest gradually became clear.

But the sun was nowhere to be seen.

After a while, the dark clouds in the direction where the sun was rising opened up a few cracks, and a few mountain tops were vaguely revealed.

Suddenly, the tourists on the observation deck cheered in unison. Following the sound, they saw that the thick fog on the observation deck had dispersed. At some point the sunlight shone on the top of the mountain, forming a "Golden Mountain in the Fog" landscape.

At this time, although there was still a thin layer of mist covering Hemu Village, the houses and roads in the village were clearly visible, and occasionally three or two crows could be seen flying over the roofs.

Thick and dense birch forests surround Hemu Village and Hemu River. The yellow-green leaves exude a strong autumn atmosphere and use their unique colors to tell people that the weather has turned cooler.

Hemu Ancient Village is the largest and most primitive Tuva gathering place. There are about 1,300 local residents, mainly nomadic Kazakhs and Tuva people, an ancient branch of the Mongolian people. Horses, cows and other livestock can be seen everywhere outside the wooden houses. They look like foreigners, all tall and mighty, speaking Mandarin with a local dialect. They look a bit fierce, but they will still respond to you enthusiastically if you ask for directions~

It does take two days to visit Hemu, because it is so beautiful and suitable for a leisurely walk. In addition, if you can't see the sunrise on one day, you can watch it the next day...

The courtyards and pointed-roof wooden houses in the village are embedded between the rime forest, the Hemu River and the clouds. The pointed-roof wooden houses have an ancient charm, and the snow covering the eaves brings a sense of comfort and leisure.

An hour and a half later, we arrived at the Hemu parking lot. After parking the car, we took the overnight luggage and took the shuttle bus to Hemu Village (ticket + shuttle ticket 102 yuan/person). The bus in the village takes a circular route. The owner of the homestay asked us to get off at the "Village Committee" station and pick us up at the station. The sanitary conditions of the cabin booked by Hemu are much better than those of Baihaba, and several of us live in the same room, which is not so noisy. After putting away the luggage, we started our village exploration trip again. We took the circular bus around the entire village and had a general geographical understanding of the place. In fact, Hemu Village is more commercialized than Baihaba, and homestays are everywhere. Only clusters of small cabins remind us that this place is very different from the urban environment. I went back to find a small restaurant that seemed to be run by locals and ordered a bowl of mixed noodles, regardless of whether it was meal time. People who are running around outside seem to be always thinking about what to eat next. After eating, I opened the door and went out to breathe fresh air. I saw G had set up his phone in the dark yard and was shooting at the starry sky. I was curious and followed him to learn. The night on the plateau was like a black cloth covering the earth. Only the outline of the mountains could be vaguely seen. There were many bright stars in the sky, as if someone had sprinkled a handful of diamonds on the black cloth. It was quiet all around, and the sky and the earth were very close. It seemed that if I raised my hand, I could really pick the stars. There were many lights in the front yard, and the light sources were mixed, which affected the shooting, so we moved to the backyard. There were fewer artificial light sources, but the moonlight was still very strong, and it still could not achieve the ideal starry sky shooting environment. G used his mobile phone (the powerful Huawei P20) to patiently try various shooting techniques. Although he did not take a blockbuster effect, the process of continuous attempts was also a kind of enjoyment, forgetting the cold and the darkness. The proprietress also kindly reminded us that 4 a.m. is the best time to shoot the starry sky. It was so cold, it was really powerless! No one slept well that night. The landlady was afraid that everyone would get cold, so she turned up the heat in the house. The room was dry and hot, and it felt like lying in an oven. Sprinkling water on the floor and opening the windows didn't help. The quilt was destined to be redundant, so we just lay there half asleep and half awake all night.

The only way to Hemu Village is Burqin, which is also a place to replenish supplies and fuel. I must have a good meal before going up the mountain. I don’t know where the most worthwhile places are, so I went to the night market recommended by my friend. I felt that the styles were similar from beginning to end. In the end, I chose the old street barbecue, which was a little different from other stalls. My friends were very satisfied. Burqin Hemu is really a good place☺

It is really a picturesque place with beautiful scenery. I love the photos I took. Of course, the good weather is also a plus. After entering the scenic area, take the shuttle bus to enter the scenic area.

The first thing you see is an area of wooden houses where local Kazakhs live. Beside the wooden houses, you can see circles of green everywhere, clusters of white dandelions, and unknown red, yellow and purple flowers. It is really beautiful, the most natural scenery and the most primitive life. The people there don't seem to be disturbed by tourists and are still doing their work contentedly.

Going further in, you will see a bamboo bridge with the Chinese characters for "禾木" carved on it. There is a river running under the bridge, and the river water is sparkling under the sunlight. Snow-capped mountains can be seen right in front of you. Our ultimate destination is to have fun on the grass in front of the snow-capped mountains. There is a pond of medium size after crossing the bridge. Pedestrians need to take a detour and walk on the wooden boardwalk next to it, but drivers can wade directly through the water.

Going further, we entered a birch forest. There was a horse team next to it. Instead of walking up the steps, riding up and down the snow-capped mountains is a good choice. The long journey is worth riding once. Of course, you can take pictures of the scenery along the way. Passing through the birch forest, the view becomes unobstructed. There are snow-capped mountains in the distance, blue sky and white clouds above the head, and a long stone road leads to the snow-capped mountains in the distance. There are two green patches next to it, which is a beautiful landscape painting. After that, we climbed the wooden ladder up the mountain. In fact, it was okay. Compared with the 1068 steps of Guanyutai, the steps of Hemu are really small. You will be amazed when you reach the top of the mountain! On one side of the trail is a tall snow-capped mountain standing up, and on the other side is the panoramic view of Hemu. Both sides are extremely beautiful for taking pictures as the background. Some people also say that the most beautiful season of Hemu is in autumn, with a golden color in the clouds and mist. This is also the representative photo used by many places to promote Hemu. Of course, everything is the best arrangement, and I still appreciate everything I see now.

We arrived in Hemu in the afternoon. It was already late in the evening when we got from the tourist center to Hemu Village. On the way to Hemu, the scenery along the way has told me how worthwhile Hemu is. We arrived at Hemu Village at around 6 pm. Hemu Village is one of the only three Tuva villages left. As soon as I entered the cabin, I felt warm in my heart when I saw the family photo of the owner. Let's take a photo. Hahaha, after the journey of the past few days, we are like a family, caring for each other. We still eat simple convenience foods, but it does not affect our mood at all.

We came to take photos of the stars again at night. Although it was really cold, the starry sky attracted me. Walking out of the birch forest and heading towards the cabin where we stayed, I felt that the aborigines living here had a relatively high happiness index. There was not much pollution, too much noise, not too much tiring trouble, and a simple life, isolated from the world and at peace with the world.

Hemu is commonly known as the first village in the northwest. We stopped in Burqin before going up. The locals recommended us to go to the riverside night market. The scenery of the Irtysh River at night was really amazing. After seeing the scenery, we went to the Burqin Grand Theater on the bank of the Irtysh River to watch the local opera. After that, we went to the riverside night market for dinner. We went to the first Laojie BBQ City in the riverside night market. As expected, there are all kinds of food here, but the most important thing is cold water fish. A place specializing in cold water fish. There is also a large private room. The owner was very considerate and told us that some preparations before going to Hemu were very good.

After entering Hemu, you need to take two local trains to reach the core village of Hemu. At the end of September every year, the forest is covered with colorful flowers. We came during the National Day holiday, and the leaves had basically fallen to the mountainside, which means that the trees nearby were relatively bare, so it was better to take in the big view.

When you enter the real Hemu Village, the first thing you see is a row of small wooden houses and rows of curling smoke. The small wooden houses are the buildings of the Tuva people living in Hemu. Most of the house structure is buried deep in the soil to withstand the heavy snow that has been blocking the mountain for half a year. The severe cold brings not only physical sensations to the Tuva people, but also improvements to the living environment. The small wooden houses have the traditional characteristics of nomadic people. The roof is generally nailed with wooden boards to form a herringbone awning, and the house body is made of logs with a diameter of 30 to 40 centimeters, which plays a role in keeping warm and moisture-proof.

Hemu is highly commercialized, with breakfast shops and hotels (basically selling beds) everywhere.

A postal truck will appear at the northwestern tip of China, and you can write a stack of postcards to your loved ones.

We wanted to watch the sunrise in Hemu, so we got up very early and went skiing all the way. The morning and the smoke from the cooking in Hemu were so beautiful, but... We were freezing. Our cameras and cell phones were frozen and turned off. Only Uncle Zhang's cell phone had a little battery left.

People's feelings can be said to be... Very cold... My breath is frozen. Hemu has horse racing every New Year. Red and green down jackets, my mother likes to watch such scenes. So he abandoned her with Uncle Zhang.

After the rain, the whole village was surrounded by clouds and mist, like a fairyland on earth, it was so beautiful.

Taking advantage of the beautiful scenery, we crossed the Hemu Bridge and arrived at the most famous birch forest in Hemu. The birch trees here are all wild, and at this moment the birch forest is all over the mountains.

We got up at around 6 o'clock in the morning before dawn and rushed to the Hemu Observation Deck at 7 o'clock to watch the sunrise. At the beginning, the clouds were still a little thick, and the observation deck was already dark and full of people. In the end, the sunrise in Hemu Village did not disappoint us. After a while, the clouds gradually dispersed, and the sunlight spread through the top of the mountain. The sky instantly became brilliant red, and the round sun slowly rose in the valley. With the sunrise, the whole Hemu Village was immersed in a glow, with wisps of smoke rising, and morning mist passing through the hillside. The looming cabins, birch forests, snow-capped mountains, and rivers were hazy and dreamy, like a fairyland on earth.

We stayed in Hemu for a day and a half this time and visited the entire village. We were reluctant to leave. Goodbye to this pure and primitive village, this dreamy and beautiful fairyland!

After turning a corner on a mountain road, a redwood village appeared on the snowy ground in the distance. After going around a few more bends, we finally arrived at the entrance of the village. The first thing that caught our eyes was the village entrance made of snow. The four big characters "Watercolor Hemu" were embedded on the snow sculpture.

There is little light pollution in Hemu, and you can clearly see the starry sky, which is so beautiful. I took the children to play in the snow all the way back to the room, sorted out the photography equipment and prepared to take pictures of the starry sky. The starry sky looks beautiful, but it is very difficult to take pictures because the temperature is too low. The camera reacts slowly in the low temperature, and the body gradually feels the power of the low temperature. I hurriedly took a few pictures and returned to the room to enjoy the starry sky through the window.

 

Arriving at Hemu Scenic Area, it takes another hour to drive from the entrance of the scenic area to Hemu Village (you need to buy a scenic bus to enter, and after arriving at Hemu Village Scenic Area, you can take the Hemu Village Scenic Area's small bus back and forth for free as many times as you want). I have to say that the scenery into the village is very amazing, and everywhere you look, it's all brilliant golden.

Take the scenic bus, go around the village, walk and take photos, return to the small bridge that divides the village, cross the river, climb the winding hiking trail, and reach the top of the mountain in about half an hour. Watch and enjoy the sunset of "China's No. 1 Village".

The birch trees are the perfect yellow at this season, and from a distance they look like an ink painting, complementing the log houses in this Tuvan village, making it seem like a paradise.

The sunrise in the village is the most worthwhile view in Hemu. The village is covered with smoke, and the mist reflects a faint rainbow in the sunrise light.

The distance from Burqin County to Hemu is actually only 150 kilometers, but it took more than four hours to drive there. In addition to the frequent stops and whistles along the way, driving on the snowy mountain road is indeed quite slow.

Although it is not the first time I have taken photos of the starry sky in Hemu, I am still shocked by the night here. In addition to the beautiful scenery in front of me, there is also the terrible low temperature in winter. Although there is a little light pollution, the effect is still acceptable.

It was already 3pm when we arrived at Hemu.

In fact, winter is a low season for Kanas. When I entered the scenic area, it showed that I was the 36th tourist of the day, so there were basically no people on the streets of Hemu.

It has always been said that Altay is the birthplace of human skiing, because the snow here is dry powder snow, which is very suitable for skiing. I heard that it doesn’t hurt if you fall, so friends who want to make a snowman may be disappointed. Of course, our plan to sell snowmen also fell through.

There is an internet-famous coffee shop next to the Hemu Bridge and a bar near the Hemu Villa. I heard that you can eat good food for only 50 yuan per person, but we didn’t try them because we were not particularly interested in them.

Regarding the starry sky of Hemu, because of the time difference, watching it after 11 o'clock is an option. The master suggested that I get up at 4 o'clock to watch it, so I set an alarm clock and then really got up at 4 o'clock. I felt a layer of mist and I didn't know if I could see the Milky Way. I held on for a few minutes and then lay back in bed.

I packed my luggage at 6:30 in the morning and prepared to climb up to the observation deck to watch the sunrise and the panoramic view. 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 the sunrise, smoke from cooking, morning mist, and Hemu Village.

After a quick lunch, we took a short break and were ready to go snowmobiling (cost: 260 per person, 360 to Beautiful Peak). Of course, we wanted to experience everything, and it was worth it. We chose the Jikepurin route. There were few people along the way, the snow was intact, and the scenery was unique, but I dare not say that this is the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen, after all, it was beautiful all the way.

You still have to experience snowmobiling. It really makes you feel like you are taking off. On a slope, my helmet directly hit the helmet of my master, but of course it was not a big deal. The most exciting thing was that our car fell over. Because the road in the middle was blocked by a skidding car, we had to drive through the snow. It happened that the snow on that road was deep, so the car tilted (the car body slid sideways and sank into the snow), but it was fine. After a while, we continued to set off. It was also a special experience.

Because we were leaving Hemu the next day, we walked around Hemu again. The evening sun shone on the hillside, which was pink and warm. Good night, colorful Hemu.

. A four-character poem

——Hemu is truly a fairyland!



Ghost in the empty valley, yellow birch forest.

The smoke from cooking rises and the wood house smells of grass.

Clouds and mist, night rain and morning frost.

There is a small bridge, flowing water, fat cows and strong horses.

Misty morning mist and rays of sunshine.

Dancing in the wind, leaves fall to the hills.

Dreamy and intoxicating, picturesque and fragrant.

Hemu is beautiful in autumn and its reputation is well-deserved.

It’s really a fairyland!



On September 11, 2018, we set out from Burqin and turned east at the intersection in front of Jiadeng Valley, embarking on a beautiful road of scenery. The continuous Altai Mountains surround the beautiful and fertile Chonghur Valley Plain.



Hemu Village is the concentrated living place of Tuva people. The houses are all made of logs and are full of primitive flavor.



From the small hillside around Hemu Village, you can overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village and Hemu River. On the high slopes and depressions of the plain, there are scattered wooden houses of the Tuwa people. This kind of pointed-roof wooden house built entirely of logs has a flat roof inside the room, and the space between the flat roof and the pointed roof is used to store food and feed. This is a unique architectural feature of the Tuwa people and can only be seen in the three Tuwa settlements of Hemu, Kanas and Baihaba.



The ghostly empty valley of Hemu Village, the flowing water under the small bridge, the horse herders passing through the woods raising dust... When the golden sunlight is softly scattered in the valley, the large and small herds of cattle and sheep are dotted among them like clusters of wild flowers, and sometimes you can see the smoke rising from the wooden houses. This is the beautiful Hemu Village.



Hemu Village is most famous for its intoxicating autumn scenery with red mountains, blue sky and white clouds, yellow birch forests, shaded wooden houses, curling smoke from cooking fires, and cattle and sheep on the meadows. It is an enchanting place, like a fairyland.



Beside the Hemu River, among the birch trees, the cows are leisurely and comfortable, looking fat and strong.



The scenery on both sides of the Hemu River is very beautiful. The river flows peacefully, the wooden houses on the opposite bank stand quietly, and the fallen birch trees by the river let the wind blow and the water flow. Everything is so carefree, and against the backdrop of the misty sky, it has the charm of a fairyland.



The Hemu River is right here. When you come to the river, you will see broken tree roots, dense birch forests, yellow autumn leaves, gurgling water, and a natural scenery. It is so beautiful!



. A poem · Genglouzi

——The autumn in Hemu is as beautiful as a painting



In autumn, birch trees turn yellow, clouds and mists linger on the hills. Smoke rises from cooking, and beside the wooden house, the intoxicating fragrance of grass and trees fills the air.



Cold rainy night, leaves covered with frost, quiet valley beside the water. Fat cows, strong horses, picturesque and fragrant.



——Excerpt from my travel notes: A Poetic Journey into China’s Xinjiang (IV) Yellow birch trees, curling smoke from cooking fires, the autumn is a wonderland of Hemu!

The rising sun is like a bright pearl, inlaid on the top of the mountain, emitting brilliant light, bright and dazzling.

At this moment, Hemu Village is shrouded in a soft honey-colored dawn and dusk.

When I was going down the mountain, I saw the sun shining through the birch forest. What a beautiful scene.

I like Hemu from the bottom of my heart, I like this quiet village. The log houses, Hemu River, birch forest, all these primitive natural ecological scenery. It is said that the most beautiful autumn colors in Kanas are in Hemu. I can imagine how beautiful Hemu will be in autumn, with layers of forests dyed with colors. If I have enough time, I really want to stay in Hemu quietly for two days, doing nothing, just being in a daze.

There was homemade yogurt for sale by Kazakh herdsmen on the roadside, and I couldn't help but order another cup. It was mellow and sweet, with a long aftertaste.

Park the car at the parking lot at the entrance of Hemu Scenic Area, and then take the bus in. The scenery on the road is very beautiful. The morning fog in Hemu Village needs to be seen on the observation deck the next morning. Bahaba and Hemu Village are both villages inhabited by Tuva people. The scenery is similar, but I feel that Hemu is better. I have seen Hemu in September taken by my friends. The best scenery in a place like Hemu must be in autumn. So, if you have a schedule in September, it is best to come to Hemu at this time. It is beautiful. The scenery in summer really feels like a small Switzerland.

Many people in Hemu went out before sunrise, and everyone said, "How can I miss the morning fog in Hemu?" Well, I was the only one in the team who missed the sunrise in Hemu. When I went out, it was already bright. I looked up at the top of the mountain in the west. There was a long line of people standing in the dark. Ahem, I think it's beautiful even without fog~~~~Friendly suggestion: Comrades who get up early should wear more clothes, and don't forget to carry a tripod! It doesn't matter if the comrades who are being photographed choose to go later~~~Please leave the best photography position to those with tripods. Whether it's Kanas or Hemu, you can always see "nine-headed beautiful dogs". They don't bark, they lie down elegantly or walk slowly from a distance. They are so friendly that people are at a loss. Come on, Mr. Dog, how about taking a photo with him? Look, there is a little idiot there~~~~The sun climbed up to the top of my head little by little. I took a few photos with my camera, underexposed, overexposed... Stop the birds, slow down in the green woods. Enjoy the mottled sunlight and trees. . . If you ask me which moment of this trip was the most amazing, it would be when the sun was setting and I accidentally climbed up the hill opposite the viewing platform and saw a golden forest in front of me.

If you come here during the peak seasons of summer and autumn, you will understand that the cultural beauty of Kanas is all in Hemu, but the consumption level during the peak season is also daunting, catching up with the snow town in winter.

Hemu is very leisurely in winter, with not many tourists. Even many southerners who do business here choose to be migratory birds and have already returned to the south to avoid the cold off-season.

Overlooking a corner of Hemu Village, it is full of romance.

In Hemu Village, more than half of the houses are uninhabited. The cold weather has not only caused a sharp decrease in the number of tourists, but even the local businessmen are feeling lonely.

The smoke from the heater usually never stops. Hemu is really cold, with the temperature sometimes dropping to minus 30 degrees Celsius at night.

It was evening when I was in Hemu, and the sunset was colorful~

In the morning, Hemu Village under the sun looks like a landscape painting.

The most famous thing here is the intoxicating golden autumn colors all over the mountain and the golden mountain in the morning. However, the two heavy snowfalls before we came crushed the golden leaves, so the only thing to check in and have a sense of ritual was to watch the sunrise.

The small hill opposite the viewing platform is a back mountain that no one cares about, but it is a very memorable part of our entire journey. Because of our obsession with the birch forest, the six of us climbed up the mountain with a mission (the mission is a secret, which will be revealed below). It was gloomy, cold and dark at the bottom of the mountain, but when we reached the top, it was suddenly bright and sunny.

From this small hillside, you can overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village and the Hemu River: deep mountains and forests, small bridges and flowing water, and Tuva boys riding horses through the woods, raising dust.

17:58 Finally I saw Hemu Village. However, it was too late to take those beautiful photos on the Internet, and because I was lazy, I only brought a small Canon spittoon, so it was impossible to take any scenery photos.

In order to maintain the original appearance of the village, the scenic area does not allow the renovation of the original houses built entirely of logs, so there are no wooden bathrooms, and people can only queue up in the public toilet at the entrance of the village to use the toilet.

The next morning, everyone got up early and went to the observation deck to watch the morning mist in Hemu Village. However, I always feel that the so-called morning mist in the paradise countryside is just a beautiful vision of city dwellers to escape from the pressure of reality. Hemu Village is no longer a quiet little village. It is full of tourists all year round.

Hemu Village Scenic Area can be said to be the neighbor of Kanas Scenic Area, so the drive from Kanas to Hemu is only about 1 hour, but this section of the road is mostly winding and sharp roads, and the road is slippery when it rains, so you must be very careful when driving. When we left Kanas Scenic Area, we saw an accident where two cars collided on a bend very close to the entrance of the scenic area.

According to international practice, after entering the scenic area gate, you must first take a shuttle bus to reach the transfer center of the core scenic area, and the journey takes about 45 minutes.

To photograph the sunrise in Hemu, the best location is of course the viewing platform on the mountain. So, in order to ensure smooth sunrise photography tomorrow, we decided to go to the viewing platform on the mountain this afternoon to take a walk and look for a camera position. The most important thing is that if we want to photograph the sunrise on the top of the mountain, it means that we have to go up the mountain in the dark, so we must walk this way up the mountain in advance at dawn and familiarize ourselves with the route to avoid unnecessary accidents that may occur when going up the mountain in the dark.

There is a long road at the top of the mountain, with Hemu Village at the foot of the mountain and a grassland on both sides of the road. There are many horses on the grassland, and behind the grassland is a snow-capped mountain. You can take photos facing Hemu Village at the foot of the mountain along the entire road, as long as you find the position you like.

There are actually two ways to go up the mountain, and each road requires crossing the river on the bridge to reach the foot of the mountain. The road up the mountain from the homestay is a newly opened road. The bridge you need to cross from this road is called the Xinjiang Yuan Bridge; the other road is the original one. The bridge you need to cross from this road is called the Hemu Bridge.

Going down the original mountain road and crossing the Hemu Bridge, you can reach the transfer center which is closer to the core area of the scenic area. However, the last bus from the transfer center is only until 8 pm. If you miss it, you can only walk back to the B&B. After doing some proofing on the mountain, we went down the mountain from the other side.

When we were approaching the foot of the mountain, we saw two yellow cows eating grass on a small hill beside the road. They were eating grass and looking at the scenery in the distance. They looked so leisurely.

The next day, God's private land Now I finally understand the meaning of this sentence. When the sun breaks through the clouds and gradually shines on the birch forest and village at the foot of the mountain, I begin to envy the horses living in the pasture on this mountain, with the snow-capped mountains at their backs and the rice trees in front. They gallop when they are free and forage when they are hungry. They live under the sky and on the ground. It is a happy life that people dream of but cannot achieve in their lifetime.

We stayed in a cabin with heating inside. I was so moved that I almost cried. I climbed a small hill in the afternoon and went to have dinner at around 7 o'clock. I ate a sheep in two ways, one part was grilled on skewers, and the other part was made into mutton skin and sprout soup. It was so delicious. I soaked the Xinjiang big naan in the mutton soup and then ate a bite of mutton. It was a delicacy on earth. But after the mutton soup cooled down... a thick layer of grease would form... Well, I drank it all in my stomach. No wonder Xinjiang people like to eat mutton! It's cold-resistant! Friendly reminder that the price of stir-fried dishes in Hemu Village is quite expensive, so it's better to eat mutton. All vegetarian stir-fried dishes are 58 yuan, and stir-fried dishes with meat are 98 yuan... Mutton stewed with skin and sprouts! Then tear the naan into small pieces, it's super delicious! The mutton soup is delicious! But after it cooled down, I looked at the thick layer of grease in the bowl and thought that it would be all oil if I drank it... It's okay, it's delicious. Here you can see a 4-year-old child riding and leading a horse, passing by you leisurely. You will also see the cabin owner chatting with guests while threading mutton skewers, a pleasant scene. Here, everyone slows down and enjoys the slow time. Everyone lives together in this small village in the forest tonight. This is life. The shop owners and staff in Hemu Village will go down the mountain and go home after the National Day. They will come back in the spring of the following year. The village is not big, and I feel like I am wandering around in the village where I grew up as a child. I can hear the sound of horses neighing at night.

I have always wanted to go to Hemu Village. Now when I came to Hemu Village, I was completely conquered by the natural and cultural landscapes here. It is located in a valley surrounded by mountains, and the Hemu River passes by the village. The houses in the village are all made of logs. The bottom is rectangular and the top is a gable roof to prevent the roof from collapsing due to excessive snow in winter. The villagers dug grooves at both ends of the logs and inlaid them with each other, and built them one by one. The gap between the two logs is filled with local grass, and the grass will expand and the gap will disappear naturally after absorbing water. The wall is airtight in winter to resist the severe cold. The gable roof can be used to store sundries. Hemu's cabins and herds of livestock form a unique picture with the snow-capped mountains, forests, grasslands and rivers in the distance under the blue sky and white clouds. She is so peaceful, charming, and free and easy, without a trace of tenderness and affectation. When you walk along the riverside path accompanied by the flowing river, it is such a pleasure. When you climb the hill not far from the village, the small wooden house of Hemu Village in front of you is so lively in the sunset. In the dawn, accompanied by the vast smoke from cooking, she looks like a shy girl. Turning around, the cattle and horses on the hillside pasture are chewing the grass peacefully. How can I not be intoxicated by this scene?

Kanas Scenic Area is a very large place. In fact, only a small part of it has been developed so far. It takes 40 minutes to reach Hemu Village by taking the shuttle bus from the ticket station.

It was almost three in the afternoon when we arrived at Hemu Village. Fortunately, the sunset in Xinjiang is at 9 o'clock, so the golden time has just begun.

About meals: Many inns in Hemu have restaurants, but the prices are a bit expensive. We ate in our own inn and the food tasted pretty good.

TIPS: On the way from Jiadenyu to Hemu, there is a viewing platform where you can see the vast Hemu grassland. Don't miss the beautiful scenery on the road.

The next day, we agreed to go watch the sunrise in Hemu. It took about 20 minutes to walk from the village to the observation deck. The observation deck was already crowded with people, so we took another route. There were fewer people on the small hill next to it, and it turned out that the scenery was not inferior to that of the big observation deck.

It is a kind of beauty that makes people linger after stopping. Looking back at Hemu, it is a warmth as sweet as honey, a tranquility as twinkling as starlight. So, I have a hundred reasons to indulge in Hemu. In winter, Hemu returns to peace, and the not rich but particularly distinct colors make it easier for the eyes to grasp the beauty. In Hemu, all creatures are friendly and warm. Hemu is changeable, urging a burst of snow, wiping a day of clouds, the moon, the stars, the sun's shadow, are all her patterns, and it does not allow the peaks and streams to steal a moment of peace. Hemu is also stable. Those stars from the distant past, from unknown planets, through the vicissitudes of time and sprinkled on the ancient town of Hemu, merge with the crystallized snowflakes of the Arctic Ocean and Altai to form every night that is not gloomy. Passing through ice and snow and storms, across day and night and the world, my warmth is imprisoned by Hemu, and every kind of Hemu is a reason for my addiction. Hemu, please promise me one thing:

If I could see you again, please let me see your brilliant face.

The scenery along the way into Hemu is beautiful. Not long after driving on, the legendary beautiful wooden houses appear on the roadside. As the car moves forward, more wooden houses appear in our sight, looking quiet and warm.

After putting away the luggage and going out, I saw that it was getting dark. I hurriedly walked along the path through the village and climbed up the small hill at the end of the village. As I walked, I regretted that I entered the village too late and missed the best time to take pictures. The dense grass on the hillside was full of white flowers, which looked like floating on a pool of clear water. From here, the whole old village was in full view under the afterglow of the setting sun. There was a layer of light smoke over the village. Surrounded by mountains, the winding road on the green grass and the fresh cabins were set off in a quiet and beautiful way. As the sun set, the light quickly dimmed, and the twinkling lights lit up one by one, outlining the cabins with warm lines, calling the guests who had traveled far away to "go home."

The next day, we climbed up the "viewing platform" and saw Hemu Village surrounded by mountains and forests. The first rays of the sun had illuminated the hills next to us, but the village in the valley was still quiet. While waiting for the sunrise, we left the plank road and walked up the hillside. The cold dew on the knee-high grass wet our trouser legs. The white and yellow flowers were blooming densely. The slowly rising sun had just swept here, and it looked golden and full of vitality from afar.

Back on the plank road, the sun was caressing the woods and villages below the mountain inch by inch. With the help of the light and shadow, the right side of the village, where the light was shining first, had trees, cabins, and the sunny side of the hillside rendered in orange tones, exuding a warm atmosphere, while the backlit side cast long dark shadows, and the lines at the junction of light and dark made them three-dimensional and clear. The small part of the village on the left side that had not yet been illuminated by the sun was still damp and cold.

The upper part of the dense forest at the foot of the hill is illuminated by the sun, showing layers of yellow-green, while the lower part is a rich, dark green, which looks very layered. The Hemu River flows around the village through the dense forest with a cold blue light, and the contrast of warm and cold tones creates a texture like an oil painting.

Kanas and Hemu are very close, and it takes about an hour to drive. The homestays in Hemu are much more exquisite than those in Kanas, after all, the village is the main attraction. Take the shuttle bus from the ticket office to Hemu Villa, and then change to the bus-style shuttle bus from the villa to enter Hemu Village. This way of taking a shuttle bus is better than entering by private car, at least there will be no congestion and it is more environmentally friendly. There is an observation deck behind Hemu Village that overlooks the village. There is a river and birch forest between the observation deck and the village.

There are many eagles in Hemu Village, and local people will throw meat to feed them.

You can also overlook Hemu Village from the high platform across the village from the observation deck, but it is not as high as the observation deck. The flat area in the distance is the observation deck, a great place to watch the morning mist in autumn.

There is a bus from Burqin to Hemu, 60/person [it only leaves at 4pm, but it often leaves when it is full, it is very irregular and you cannot buy tickets in advance], which can go directly to Hemu Village. You only need to buy a ticket [do not buy a shuttle ticket], and then take this bus to Hemu Village.

The new village is too far from the place to watch the sunrise, so it is recommended to stay in the old village.

There is a bus from Hemu Village that goes directly to Jiadengyu. The bus leaves from the village, and you can ask the boss where to sit [it seems to be near the village committee]. You can also see it when you walk around the village, but the bus leaves at 9 am [I heard there is another bus at 3 pm, but you should consult the boss for details]. We missed the morning bus and didn't wait for the afternoon bus. We had to pay an additional 45 yuan from Hemu Village to the Hemu ticket office, which is a rip-off. The ticket office charges 200 yuan per bus to Jiadengyu.

The beauty of Hemu in the early morning lies in the morning mist and the smoke from cooking. The scenery in Hemu is beautiful, but the food is really bad and expensive.

I caught a glimpse of Hemu at dusk - it was like a shepherdess with rosy cheeks, smiling shyly, licking the bright yellow cream tea at the corner of her mouth, and turning her head to look at you calmly. Hemu Village is nestled warmly in the golden valley. The scattered small wooden houses have triangular spires, and each household has a fence built casually. These building materials are all birch from the primeval forest on the mountain. They are silvery white in the sun, making the wooden-scented small houses look like silver.

The setting sun hangs in the dried sunflowers, rests on the falling birch leaves, and rises in the smoke from the Tuva people's cooking. The cattle and sheep chew the grass leisurely, savoring the crushed warm yellow. The horses also seem to be wearing colorful clothes, coated with a layer of golden light in the afterglow, and their fur becomes more and more shiny. Wooden houses, fields, forests... all these beautiful scenes that only exist in oil paintings are spread out before our eyes.

The Hemu trees lit up by the morning sun are like a girl with her face half covered by a veil. The mist in the valley floats over the cabin. From time to time, smoke rises from a few houses. In a moment, it is unclear whether the human world has turned into a fairyland, or the fairyland has fallen into the human world.

The houses in Kanas New Village are more like board houses, while the houses in Hemu are quite different. They are all built with logs, without paint or decorations of various colors. Climbing up the nearby hillside, you will find that there are so many families in the entire Hemu Village. God is too kind to Hemu, leaving such a flat valley among the undulating mountains. The surrounding mountains are neither high nor low. If they are too high, they will block the sunlight in the morning and evening, and if they are too low, the village will be exposed to the wind of the frontier. On the other hand, this style of mountains surrounding the flat land is like a yard, which is very consistent with the ideal form of home in Chinese culture. Poetry and life are well combined here. The cabins in the village are all built with logs. Most of the houses are kept in both horizontal and vertical directions. The roofs have a uniform slope angle, which looks like regularly distributed solar panels. The width of the cabins is uneven, and the spacing is also different, which makes the entire Hemu Village look neat and casual. There is a birch forest at the foot of the mountain, and a large number of tourists gather on both sides of the Hemu Bridge. This is the right way to go up the mountain. Most tourists take the bus to the south end of the village and then go up the mountain from the south.

When we were about to reach Hemu, the sky started to overcast again. We were indeed relatives of the Dragon King. Wherever we went, it rained. When everything was settled and we had lunch (around 4pm), the rain started to fall. Hiding in the cabin, listening to the whistling wind outside, the temperature dropped instantly. Everyone began to frantically look for down jackets and windbreakers. The rain here is not like in the south. Once it starts, it is difficult to stop. The rain here comes quickly and goes quickly, more like a naughty child. After the rain, the sky cleared up. White clouds floated in the blue sky. The snow-capped mountains in the distance became clearer and clearer. The air was filled with the smell of grass and horse manure. While it was still early, we planned to ride horses to Meili Peak. The horses of the Kazakh herdsmen are very tall, far from the small ponies in Guangxi. For someone like me who has no jockey behind me and is riding a horse for the first time, I was really nervous. Forget about taking photos and posing, just hold on to the saddle tightly, hoping that I would not fall off. Due to the heavy rain, the water level of the Hemu River rose a lot, and the new bridge was washed away, but it couldn't stop our horses. Under the envious eyes of the tourists next to us, we rode tall horses and crossed the Hemu River and the birch forest. We wanted to come to the birch forest of Pu Shu together, but we were afraid of scaring the horses. The cute horses sometimes walked slowly and sometimes trotted, and they were happy all the way. God knows how panicked I was! The more than one-hour journey ended quickly. Saying goodbye to the enthusiastic Kazakh horse trainer, we followed the path to the Hemu Bridge and planned to go up to the viewing platform from here. As the dusk gradually sank, the birch forest was pulled out of the long shadow of the sunset and fell on the Hemu River, and the river rushed in. Back to the cabin, I took a hot bath to warm up every pore of my body again, and finally came back to life. After tasting the delicious noodles again, it was time to say goodbye to Hemu.

Hemu is divided into the old and new villages. The old village is the one at the bridge head, and the new village is relatively quiet, not too far from each other. Hemu is known as the private land of God. I think the God here must love birch trees, so he planted several hills in his back garden. In late September, the hillside behind the village is full of painters, who pull out their easels and set up benches, sit there for the whole day, and the most beautiful autumn is when they start painting.

I personally think this is the most modern and prosperous of the three villages of Baihaba, Kanas and Hemu. The village by the river has everything, including coffee bars, bars, and various places to eat. Between the mountain and the village is a relatively wide river and birch forests along the river. It is very comfortable to walk and take photos along the way. Although most of the cabins have been converted into homestays, the wooden houses are still preserved and continued in the Tuva way.

Hemu is a township rather than a village, so it is relatively large. It is estimated that there are at least two or three hundred households. Hemu is mainly populated by Mongolians. The scenery of Hemu is very beautiful, surrounded by mountains and along the Kanas River. But to be honest, the roadside fences are wrapped with neon lights, there are bars in the village, each of which is a folk hotel, and it feels a bit commercial. Compared with the Baihaba Village we went to next, I prefer the latter, but it does not affect the beauty of Hemu.

Hemu is a small village inhabited by the Tuva ethnic minority. It is located on a flat land surrounded by mountains. The village is surrounded by rows of poplars and birch trees. It is a small mountain village full of fairy tale dreams. On the small hillside around Hemu Village, you can overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village and Hemu River. This place is also called the viewing platform. The viewing platform is the best place to observe Hemu Village.

Cross the Hemu River near the village, then climb up the hill and climb to the viewing platform via the wooden plank road. The viewing platform is actually a naturally formed alpine meadow with snow-capped mountains nearby. Standing on the viewing platform, you can overlook the entire Hemu village, and the Hemu Village is in full view. Hemu Village lies quietly at the foot of the mountain, with pointed-roof cabins, herringbone awnings, houses made of logs, and cattle pens built with white birch trees next to the houses, forming a peaceful scene of a paradise.

At around 20:50 in the evening, after coming down from the observation deck, I grabbed the last rays of light and strolled along the streets of wooden houses that were almost identical. Although Hemu Village still retained its original flavor, it was too commercial.

Hemu Village and Baihaba Village are similar. Due to their different geographical locations and the wind and rain in the past few days, the leaves of the birch forest here have basically fallen off. I could only take close-ups and pictures of cattle, sheep and horses, and finally climbed to the top of a hill to take pictures of the sunset.

In order to shoot the sunrise and morning fog in Hemu Village, we got up at 6:30 and went to the viewing platform at 7:20. The sun did not appear above the mountains until 8:30. Before that, there was basically no fog in the village. We thought we could not shoot the morning fog, but we saw a large area of spectacular morning fog at sunrise, plus the smoke from the cooking in Hemu Village. We used a drone and a telephoto lens to quickly record the peaceful morning of Hemu.

Hemu Village is not a big village, a Tuva village. The heavy snow in winter has caused many commercial hotels to close down. So when you go to the village, you won’t see many people walking around, most of them are staying warm at home.

There is not much to see in the village itself. The visual effects of the cabins are similar. If you have time, you may have to stay for a few more days to experience the daily life of the local residents. After crossing the Hemu Bridge, there is a river next to the village. After crossing the bridge, there is a mountain. After going up, you can see the scenery in the pictures on the Internet. In the middle is the village, separated by the golden forest in an orderly manner. But this road is very difficult to walk

The snow under my feet is about 40cm thick, and it has touched my calves when I stepped on it. At this time, the mountain road seems to no longer be a mountain road, but a soft road without direction. No matter where you step, there will be thick snow. Even if you fall down the slope, you will probably be rolled into a big snowball and protected.

Leaning down and looking back at the road from a low angle, the white snow is like the white clouds in the sky, changing unpredictably. I believe that our friends from the south will be very happy when they come here.

Smoke from cooking rises, and Gesang flowers and sunflowers are planted in front of every household. The scenery is beautiful. We were lucky enough to find a beautiful yard and a room. We finally calmed down and started to wander around the village. There are wooden houses here, which are very unique. They are arranged in sequence along the road. If you don't look carefully, you will easily get lost. It's dark here, and I always feel that I can steal a few hours. I walk on the small road to watch the night fall, buy delicious fruits, eat grilled lamb skewers, and mix noodles. The morning fog in Hemu Village is particularly famous. When we got up, the road was still a little dark. As we walked, we would meet people who went to the observation deck to watch the morning fog. We climbed a hillside and walked a section of the plank road to get there. It was still very cold in the morning. Everyone was waiting for the sun to come out and for the fog to dissipate. As a result, the sun did not come, but the wind came. The fog was very naughty, dispersing and gathering again. Hemu Village was looming in the mist, like a shy girl. The crowd lost their patience and slowly dispersed. The three of us were not in a hurry, so we waited quietly, listening to the sound of the river flowing at the foot of the mountain, with the blue sky and grassland behind us, and discussing how beautiful the autumn here would be... Then the sun broke through the clouds and shone down.

Hemu, a small border village inhabited by Tuva people, has become a popular travel destination in autumn because of its vast birch forests and charming morning mist. Due to its high latitude, Hemu has no golden birch forests in this season. All you can see are bare birch trees. The village is about to enter the off-season. There is neither morning mist nor curling smoke in the dry mornings for several days. But even so, the village is still poetic and picturesque. Whether it is early morning or dusk, it is always bathed in golden sunlight, just like an oil painting!

There are three hammocks hanging in the inn. I lie in a swaying hammock, letting the afternoon sun make me drowsy. My favorite song "Under the Mount Fuji" is playing on the speakers next to my ears. This is the most leisurely time for Hemu!

I have to remind you that you can't drive into Kanas or Hemu by car. You can only take the scenic area bus, which takes nearly an hour each time. We went there twice because it was National Day, so we had special care. If you go there on weekdays, you can't enter the scenic area if you can't catch up, especially if you have booked accommodation in the scenic area. Compared with Kanas and Baihaba, Hemu Village has a more down-to-earth atmosphere. Many villagers still live here, and the prices are very reasonable.

It was already past 9 o'clock when we arrived at Hemu. It was still drizzling. The heavy rain clouds were hovering over the top of the mountain for a long time.

The shuttle bus in Hemu is a single-line loop (relatively speaking, the scenic spots in Hemu are more concentrated and smaller ~ so overall it is not as tiring as in Kanas~~)

Take the shuttle bus and get off at the observation deck station (if I remember correctly, it should be the first stop). After getting off the bus, walk straight ahead and pass by various small shops and snacks. If you are interested, you can sit down and have a cup of coffee or tea~~ The observation deck is just along the road~~

Hemu Village is the largest Tuva village, all wooden houses. Hemu River is on the east and west sides of the village, and the river water is very clear. The village is surrounded by birch forests. Every year in late September and early October, the leaves of the birch forest turn yellow, and the scenery is very beautiful. Hemu morning fog is the biggest attraction of Hemu Village. There is an observation deck on the hillside west of the village, where you can see the panoramic view of Hemu Village.

1. Plan to stay in Hemu at night, repack your luggage before entering Hemu, and for convenience only bring a backpack, no suitcase.

2. The shuttle bus in Hemu is divided into two sections. One section is from the parking lot to the transfer center station, with one seat per person, and the journey takes about 1 hour. After arriving at the transfer center station, you need to change to a bus, a circular route [Hongbasi-Village Committee-Health Center-Meilifeng-Birch Forest-Haxionggou-Township Government-Lama Temple]. There are a lot of tourists, and the bus is a bit fierce... Check the bus stops near the homestay in advance and be prepared to get off.

3. There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening. The temperature in August drops to single digits at night. Please bring a down jacket or windbreaker when you go to Hemu.

4. Eating in Hemu Village is not that convenient. There are a limited number of restaurants, and the kitchen is understaffed, so the food is served slowly. It is recommended to bring some bread or instant noodles to fill your stomach.

Watching the sunrise and morning fog in Hemu is a must-do. The Harden Observation Deck is spacious and does not require standing. It is recommended to stay in the old village closer to the Hemu Bridge. The scenery on the way to Hemu is even more beautiful.

Fairytale Village - Hemu Village. It is quiet, beautiful and has pleasant scenery. I like the environment here very much. After climbing to the viewing platform, you can ride a horse on the grassland or rent Uyghur costumes to take pictures. The people here are very warm and friendly, very nice!

A typical example of a rural village in northern Xinjiang, next to the snow-capped mountains. The scenery is beautiful and the air is fresh. The cabins are simple in appearance, but have everything you need inside. It is worth a visit.

Hemu Village is a famous Tuva village. It is one of the only three remaining Tuva villages (Hemu Village, Kanas Village and Baihaba Village), and is also the farthest and largest of the three Tuva villages. The Tuva people live here and maintain their complete ethnic traditions.



All the houses in the village are primitive and simple Tuvan log cabins.



All wooden houses, wooden fences, and wooden sheds, everything is full of the original natural flavor.



The special geographical location and ethnic traditions have created the unique beauty of Hemu, which is known as the "painter's palette".



We live here. All of them are small wooden houses with pointed roofs.



We stayed in this hotel. The facilities in the house were relatively new and complete. There was heating at night. The conditions were pretty good and better than we expected.



But the price is really too expensive during the peak tourist season.



It happened to be a newly built log house. It was made of whole logs of uniform thickness, the length of which was the width of the log house wall, and slightly longer.



Saw slots on both ends of the logs, and then clip them up and down with the logs on the other side at the corners. Stack them up one by one.



The space between the upper and lower logs is sealed with fresh grass with roots and soil collected from the mountains.



This is the first time I have seen such a natural wooden house.



Of course, this house has a drawback, which is that the sound insulation is not good enough.

We crossed the Hemu Bridge and walked up the mountain to the viewing platform. There were many tourists and it was a little crowded and noisy. There were even more people on the viewing platform, but fortunately it was big enough and we could always find a place suitable for viewing the scenery. We sat down on a large raised rock and looked at the Hemu Village shrouded in morning mist. We pressed the shutter again and again, but it felt like we couldn't capture this unique and beautiful scenery in front of us.

The natural scenery of Hemu Village is average, not as good as advertised. The village is too commercial and the prices are very high. There are many inns in the village, which cannot be found on the Internet. You can usually find them when you enter the village. Tour groups are very willing to go to Hemu.

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!

Hemu, known as "God's private land", has a rare original preservation. The village is surrounded by the Hemu River, poplar forests and snow-capped mountains. From the old district through the Hemu CBD, you can reach the Hemu River. Outside the Hemu River, you can ride a horse deep into the poplar forest to the Meili Peak, and even ride a horse to Jiadengyu in just one day. Although Hemu Village is not big, we still got lost when we took a walk the next morning.

Four people stayed in the small villa of the boss of Shitouji. The small villa must be built far away from the wooden houses. There is no heating or hot water yet. I also encountered a very embarrassing thing. Because I forgot to turn on the water switch the night before, the water pipe was frozen when I got up the next day and there was no water. Dinner was a local hot pot and stir-fried dishes at the boss's house. After dinner, I gave up the plan to watch the stars because it was too cold and played several games of "telling lies" in the room.

The largest Mongolian Tuva village in Kanas tourist area, it is full of tourists during holidays, and the whole village is very lively, like a small town. I live in a renovated cabin with electric heater and TV, which is in good condition and more comfortable than the cabins in Kanas Village. However, there is a forest behind the house, and through the forest is the Hemu River. In front of the house is a grassland with a stream, and there are cows and sheep grazing leisurely. You can see the snow-capped mountains from the window. At night, when you leave the cabin, you can see the Big Dipper and the Milky Way above your head. You can still feel the pastoral feeling.

In the open land surrounded by mountains, Hemu Village lies quietly, with Tuva people's pointed wooden houses and livestock pens scattered randomly in every corner of the village. A small river flows by the village in the shade of green trees. Light water vapor forms a winding white ribbon above the woods, floating between the village and the mountains.

The houses in Hemu Village are all made of logs, full of primitive flavor. The most famous is the intoxicating autumn colors of the mountains, and the smoke rising slowly in the autumn colors, forming a dreamy smoke belt, which is better than a fairyland. On the hillside around Hemu Village, you can overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village and Hemu River: ghosts in the empty valley, small bridges and flowing water, and horse herders passing through the forest.

The scenery of the village is very unique, be sure to take a walk around when you arrive!

The environment of the cabins at Hemu Villa is also very good, the service is generally good, and there is a bonfire party in the evening, which is very lively.

The last stop of this trip is Altay. We chose to go to Hemu Village, "China's No. 1 Village", and Kanas, the famous "Oriental Switzerland".

If I had to describe the scenery along the way in one word, it would be magnificent!

We stopped and walked along the way for 5 hours. I couldn't wait to see this beautiful village and the cabin where I would stay tonight. The intoxicating scenery will never appear easily. It must be the result of hard work and trekking through mountains and rivers to enjoy it.

Arriving at the entrance of the scenic spot, we had to transfer to the shuttle bus to reach Hemu Village. The wooden houses built with logs, the blooming dandelions, the galloping horses, the circling vultures, and the Tuva people who have lived here for generations, everything is primitive and simple, full of isolated beauty. After arranging accommodation and booking dinner, we began to explore this mysterious land. Walking along the path, we saw the fast-flowing Hemu River, with dense birch forests on both sides of the river bank.

After a simple stroll, I was so hungry that I went back to the cabin to prepare for dinner. The most impressive thing was the stewed lamb, which tasted delicious when cooked with mountain spring water. After returning to the room and taking a shower, FF wanted to eat skewers, so he went to find the Kazakh uncle. Hemu Village was really cold at night, and it was even colder in the cabin. I put on all the clothes I could wear. When I went out, the uncle's homemade wine was already started. I didn't know where the boss went in the middle of the meal, so FF tried to grill a few skewers by himself. The taste was okay, and then compared with the uncle's skills, the taste was immediately different. The uncle enthusiastically shared his secrets of grilling meat, and then I got the hang of it.

It was almost midnight and the whole village was asleep, with only a few dim street lights left. I looked up at the starry sky. The clouds were still clearly hanging in the sky and the sky was full of stars. It was easy to find the Big Dipper. After looking for a while, I was frozen all over, so I hurried back to the house to sleep.

The buildings in the new village are all modeled after the wooden houses of the Tuva people. Small wooden houses of uniform style and similar designs are arranged in an orderly manner on the hillside full of flowers. Take the village bus from the transfer station to the old village. It doesn't feel far, but it takes at least half an hour to walk. Hemu Village is located in a large river valley blocked by heavy mountains. It is one of the famous Tuva villages and the farthest and largest village among the only three remaining Tuva villages (Hemu Village, Kanas Village and Baihaba Village).

Opposite the Hemu Bridge is a large birch forest. While playing, you can imagine the golden autumn scenery.

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

Everything here is quiet, relaxing and slow. Back on the main street, every household is tidying up their yards. I believe that when the tourist army arrives in large numbers, the dandelions on the ground will turn into colorful flowers.

Hemu is one of my favorite and most anticipated attractions in this trip. First of all, Hemu Village is in the Altay region, more than 600 kilometers away from Urumqi, and it is surrounded by mountain roads. After crossing several mountains to the gate of the scenic area, you have to take a 1.5-hour shuttle bus to get to the village. But the moment you arrive, you will feel very good when you see the green. Hemu is worth your long journey just to see you. Baidu Encyclopedia: Hemu Village is a village under the jurisdiction of Burqin County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Located on the shore of Kanas Lake in Burqin County, Xinjiang, it is the concentrated living place of Tuva people. It is the farthest and largest village among the only three remaining Tuva villages (Hemu Village, Kanas Village and Baihaba Village).



The houses in Hemu Village are all made of logs, full of primitive flavor. The most famous is the intoxicating autumn colors of the mountains, and the smoke rising slowly in the autumn colors, forming a dreamy smoke belt, which is better than a fairyland. On the hillside around Hemu Village, you can overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village and Hemu River: ghosts in the empty valley, small bridges and flowing water, and horse herders passing through the forest.

We went to northern Xinjiang in early July with a tour group. Our first stop was Kanas, and we stayed in Hemu Village at night. There were only 15 people in our group, and we shared a shuttle bus with other groups to go to Hemu. It was raining and we arrived very late, around 11pm. It was so cold that we wanted to wear a down jacket. Other groups got off the bus first and stayed in a brightly lit hotel in Hemu Village. Our group continued driving for a while and arrived at a smaller log cabin inn similar to a B&B. While in the car, the travel agency driver called the B&B owner to prepare the meal. It was probably the inn that asked what specifications the meal should be. The driver said it would be fine. When we arrived at the place, it was dark and rainy. Everyone walked to the dining room on the grass, one foot deep and one foot shallow. The meal was cooked like pig food, tasteless, and the quantity was small. It's midnight, don't worry about being tired all day, go to bed early. The conditions of the cabin are really, as one of our group's fellow travelers said, it's just missing a trough for feeding horses. It's damp and cold. I didn't take off my clothes that night and went to bed. The worst thing is that there are many spiders in the house. I was bitten on my face, ears, chin and 16 red spots. I was bitten on July 5th. Two or three days later, I swelled up. I thought it was acne from going out and didn't pay attention to it. Then it started to swell and itch. I didn't think I was bitten by something until the end of the trip on the 11th! I applied medicated oil and ointment at home until July 25th, and it didn't get better. I was lucky not to be poisoned! It's just an experience. If experiencing a primitive village is like this, don't try it. It's just my personal experience. The scenery in Xinjiang is still very beautiful.

The scenery of Hemu Village is beautiful, but it is too hot this year, and there are too many tourists, which affects the experience. The cost of food and accommodation is high.

It is very beautiful. Although it is not as famous as Baihaba Village, it is more worthy of a short stay to explore slowly. The sunrise in the morning is also beautiful.

Hemu is known as "the pure land on earth" and "the private land of God". Hemu is beautiful, but you can't rush to find it because it is right beside you. What you need is to experience it.

Too commercialized, things are expensive, mostly accommodation, few entertainment options

It's beautiful even in the summer, it's cool and the river water is beautiful. I hope I can find a chance to go there in the fall.

Standing on the observation deck opposite Hemu Village, I can see the panoramic view of Hemu Village, especially when there is smoke rising from the chimneys. The large photo has been hung in the living room at home.

This is a small village in a paradise, the scenery needs no introduction, but the prices are a bit high.