A Real Ice and Snow Fairy Tale! It Has to Be Winter in Hemu

❄️Still dreaming of the ice and snow world from fairy tales? 🏡No need to go to Northern Europe, the winter in Hemu, Xinjiang, is the romantic ceiling within your reach! 🍰The wooden houses are covered with thick "cream," morning mist wraps the peaceful village, fulfilling all your winter fantasies. 📅Must-know before the trip: New ticket and transportation regulations 📝 🌨️Winter in Hemu is completely different from summer! The most important things first: 1️⃣About tickets: 🎫Currently in the winter operation period (October 16, 2025 - April 30, 2026), the scenic area implements a winter all-area ticket priced at 100 RMB per person. ⏰Key point: This ticket is valid for 3 days and allows you to visit Hemu, Kanas, and Baihaba scenic areas, offering great value for money. 📲Be sure to book in advance! 2️⃣About self-driving: 🚗Parking spaces in Hemu Village are very limited; self-driving vehicles must apply for a reservation to enter. 🚌Cars without a reservation can only park for free at the Hemu Visitor Center and then take the free shuttle bus into the village. 🚙Vehicle requirements: Winter mountain roads are icy and snowy, so for safety, the scenic area requires vehicles entering to be four-wheel drive with snow tires installed. ⚠️Ordinary two-wheel drive cars are really dangerous; it is not recommended to take the risk. 📸Photo guide: These spots are legendary 📸 🌄Harden Viewing Platform · King of Panoramas: The best spot to overlook the entire Hemu Village. ⏰Be sure to get there half an hour before and after sunrise! 🌫️Watch the morning mist and cooking smoke slowly rise together, sunlight gilding the snow-capped wooden houses—at that moment, it truly feels like a fairyland. 🚶Walk from the old village across Hemu Bridge, then climb the plank road for about 20 minutes to reach. 🌉Hemu Bridge · Storytelling Shot: A fully wooden covered bridge, the soul of the village. 🐄In the evening, you might see cattle and sheep returning on the bridge, full of life atmosphere. 🌊The blue Hemu River under the bridge freezes in winter, looking like a jade road. 🌳Birch Forest · Step into a fairy tale: The snow-covered birch forest is quiet and sacred. ☀️Sunlight filters through the branches, creating stunning light and shadow. 🍄Hidden Snow Mushrooms · Adorable Overload: Look carefully in the corners of wooden houses in the old village, you’ll find round "snow mushrooms" piled on roofs and wooden fences—too cute to handle! ⚠️Practical tips: Warmth and safety ❗ 🧥Dressing is top priority: Down jacket, waterproof snow boots, hat, scarf, gloves, hand warmers—none can be missed. 🌡️The temperature difference between day and night is huge; staying warm is the foundation for a happy trip. 🚧Slip prevention! Slip prevention! Slip prevention!: The viewing platform and plank roads are especially slippery. 🕶️Wear sunglasses to prevent snow blindness: The snow reflects sunlight very strongly, and long exposure can cause snow blindness, so sunglasses are essential. 🍫Food preparation: Few restaurants operate in winter, and prices are relatively high. 🍫You can bring some chocolate, self-heating food, and other snacks to replenish energy.