Today's highlight: Walking through the "most beautiful border highway in China" Ahe Highway, crossing forests and heading towards Hemu
Note: If the Ahe Highway is restricted due to weather/vehicle reasons (only 4-wheel drive off-road vehicles are allowed in winter), it will be detoured from the direction of Burqin.
8: Departing from Altay 4 Diamond Hotel at 30, alongAhe HighwayDriving in the direction of Hemu, passing through the primitive scenery of northern Xinjiang, step by step, you can easily see a large area. 12: Stop and rest on the way from 00 to 13:00, taste the local specialty farmhouse lunch on your own, and experience the fireworks atmosphere of rural areas in northern Xinjiang.
13: Continue along the Ahe Highway at 00, enjoying the white birch forests, alpine meadows, and primitive villages along the way, and feeling the surprise of the constantly changing scenery on both sides of the highway.
16: 00 ArrivesHemu Scenic AreaAt the entrance, take the scenic area shuttle bus to Hemu Village (a must take shuttle bus) and enjoy the original scenery of Hemu River Valley along the way.17: Arrive at the characteristic wooden house in Hemu at 00 to check in, put down your luggage, and freely stroll through Hemu Village. Look at the scattered wooden houses, cows and sheep leisurely grazing at the village entrance, and experience the slow paced rural life. Experience feeding eagles and capturing cute pets.
18: Enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea at Hemu, slowing down life and finding inner peace and satisfaction in the embrace of nature.
19: 30. Go to the Hemu River and enjoy the sunset. The river is shimmering with golden light, complementing the white birch forests on both sides, creating a lively atmosphere.
20: 30 Taste the special food of Hemu by yourself (Hemu soil hotpot and Mutton shashlik are recommended), and then have a rest.
Visit Hemu Scenic Area TISP:
1. Strolling among the white birch forests, across the Hemu River lies a dense white birch forest. The tall and beautiful white birch trees surround and protect the trees, making them feel like a paradise in ancient books;
2. Watch the sunrise/sunset on the Harden platform. In the morning, climb up to the Harden observation platform and see the Hemu Village located in the mountains. Wait quietly in the direction of the sunrise. The next morning, you can wake up early to watch the sunrise. In the evening, sit on the mountaintop and enjoy the gentle breeze, waiting for the end of the night;
3. Strolling in the small countryside, with primitive and quaint wooden houses, rich ethnic customs, leisurely grazing cattle and horses, and wild flowers competing in front of the wooden houses, strolling in Hemu Village is the correct way to open Hemu;
4. At night, Hemu looked at the starry sky, pushed open the door of the small wooden house, and looked up at the starry sky. It was as if he had encountered a sky full of stars and visible galaxies, and this moment would linger in his mind.
【 Warm Reminder 】
The times listed in this itinerary are for reference only. During the actual itinerary, adjustments may be made due to various uncontrollable factors such as traffic conditions, waiting times at tourist attractions, and weather changes.
It is recommended to bring a trench coat from July to August, and a thin cotton jacket, sweater, and autumn pants from May to June and late August to early October. Due to the large temperature difference between morning and evening in Hemu Scenic Area, it is advised not to take a shower to avoid catching a cold!
When transferring to the shuttle bus at Hemu Ticket Station, please leave your large luggage on the tour bus and only bring valuable items and toiletries into the scenic area;
3. When riding horses in the scenic area, please contact a regular horse team and if necessary, request the assistance of a tour guide;4. Xinjiang is located on the northwest border of China, and there is a certain gap in accommodation conditions (hardware) and reception services (software) compared to hotels in mainland China, especially when staying in scenic spots or nearby areas. This gap will become more pronounced (accommodation standards should not be measured by referring to the standards of coastal cities in East China).