Winter in Hemu｜Step into a Snowy Fairy Tale! The Ultimate Healing Guide to China’s Most Beautiful Snow Village

“The winter here is a poem written by the gods for the world.”❄️ ------ Location: Hemu Village, Altay Region, Xinjiang Recommended Time: December to February (deepest snow, full of atmosphere!) ------ ✨ Must-Do Experiences 1️⃣ Harden Viewing Platform Morning Mist 🌅 Be sure to get up early! Take a horse-drawn sleigh or hike up the mountain to watch the sunrise dye the wooden houses, snowy mountains, and morning mist golden, as if stepping into a scene from Frozen! 📸 Photo tip: Use a telephoto lens for panoramic shots of the village, and wear bright clothes for standout photos~ 2️⃣ Snowy Hemu River and Birch Forest 🌲 Frost clings to the branches along the riverbank, icy blue river water flows through the snow like a flowing sapphire! The snow in the forest is knee-deep, perfect for jumping around and capturing cinematic portraits. 3️⃣ Jikepulin Ski Resort ⛷️ Asia’s top off-piste snow area! A powder snow paradise where beginners and experts alike can have fun (the sunset over the snowy mountains from the cable car is simply legendary!) 4️⃣ Visit a Tuva Family 🔥 Step into a small wooden house for a bowl of hot milk tea, listen to the melodious sounds of the Chuurqin, and hear local ancient legends—warm and healing. 5️⃣ Night Sky and Fireworks 🌌 On clear nights, the Milky Way is clearly visible! Around New Year’s Eve, you might catch villagers setting off fireworks—snowy starry sky + fireworks, the romance level is off the charts! ------ 🚗 Transportation Tips ✔️ Urumqi → fly/train to Altay → charter an off-road vehicle to Hemu (about 4 hours, book in advance!) ✔️ Village transportation is on foot or horse-drawn sleigh; suitcases with wheels are recommended~ ------ 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations ▫️ First choice: wooden cabins inside Hemu Village (floor heating + electric heaters are a must!) ▫️ Inns with snow views from the window: Taoyuan Shuixie, Century-old Houses; book early during peak season! ------ 🍲 Foodie Guide ➰ Local hot pot + roasted lamb: the life-saving magic in the icy snow! ➰ Tuva Baorsak + milk tea: local breakfast staples, crispy and not greasy~ ➰ Recommended restaurants: Xuexiang Balang Farmhouse (generous portions), Ziliudi Restaurant Bar (great atmosphere) ------ 📦 Packing List ✅ Windproof down jacket + waterproof snow boots + touchscreen gloves + plush hat ✅ Warm packs (stick one to your phone to prevent shutdown!), sunglasses, moisturizer ✅ Spare camera batteries (cold drains power fast!) ------ ⚠️ Notes ❶ Temperatures often below -20°C, dress in layers! Hats and gloves are a must! ❷ Walk slowly and carefully on snow, try to follow well-trodden paths~ ❸ Respect local culture, ask for permission before photographing people! ------ This quiet village buried in snow can wash away all your fatigue. If you want to find a fairy tale world far from the human world, come here and daydream~