Real shots of Altay, Xinjiang—You must take your loved ones here at least once in your life

During the days in Altay, Kanas, and Hemu📅 I felt like I had stepped into a snowy fairy tale❄️ Opening my eyes to the breathtaking sunlit golden mountains🏔️ Morning pink sunrise, evening orange sunset🌄 Snowy mountains, wooden cabins, white birch forests with tail-wagging dogs🐕 Every frame heals deep in the heart～ - ✅8-day Xinjiang winter exclusive itinerary D1: Gather in Urumqi🏨 D2: Urumqi → S21 Desert Highway → General Mountain (sunset cable car + mountaintop party) → Altay D3: Altay → Kanas Lake (stroll at Three Bays viewing platform) → Hemu (hot pot + bonfire🔥) D4: Hemu (4 hours skiing + sunset viewing platform blue hour photos) D5: Hemu (sunrise morning fog + water splash freezing + stove tea brewing + travel photography) → Karamay D6: Karamay → Sailimu Lake loop → UTV snow off-road + follow-car video D7: Baihaba Village → Sailimu Lake second visit → Urumqi D8: Return - ✅Must-visit photo spots recommended 1️⃣ Hemu Village Waist-deep snow covers pointed wooden cabins, Harden viewing platform’s morning fog, cooking smoke, and snowy swing create a fairy tale scene Best spots: “Snow Mushroom” wooden cabin cluster by Hemu Bridge, Harden platform sunrise morning fog panorama 2️⃣ Baihaba Village Northwest’s first village with pristine ecology, the “Lonely Tree” at the village entrance and the snowy white birch forest tunnel Photo spot: “Northwest’s First Village” sign at the entrance + snow mountain background 3️⃣ Kanas Scenic Area Fairy Bay’s morning fog rainbow ice crystals, Moon Bay’s crescent snowy plain, and rime scenery are top-tier. 4️⃣ Sailimu Lake 🔸 Pine Tree Head: Overlooking Guozigou Bridge + S Bend 🔸 Command Platform: Climb high for distant views, encounter sunlit golden mountains at dawn/dusk 🔸 Waterside Beach: Resident white swans, occasional black swans, close interaction possible 🔸 Popular Lighthouse: Pink sky background at dusk, full atmosphere 🔸 Moon Bay: Walk the boardwalk, snow mountains, grasslands, windmills, pure comic-like scenes 🔸 S Bend Road: Snow mountains reflecting on the lake, driving through feels like entering a painting - ⚠️ Xinjiang winter travel tips to avoid pitfalls! Tested and practical, no regrets 1. Winter scenic area shuttle buses stop running; choose group tours/private cars, 4WD + snow tires are the safe choice～ 2. Off-season travel offers great value, scenic area tickets 🎫 are basically free. 3. Hemu wooden cabins have ample heating, free travel photography and skiing ⛷️ activities. 4. Go all in on big plate chicken, lamb skewers, and local hot pot; share dishes to taste all specialties without waste. 5. Prepare cold medicine and touchscreen gloves in advance!