A Winter Wonderland Fairy Tale in Hemu Village

Hemu Scenic Area in winter is like a real-life ice and snow fairy tale, with snow-covered wooden houses❄️ and curling smoke from chimneys🍃 ⏰Best time to visit: December to February (thick snow, 90% chance of rime) -🎫Tickets: 100 RMB/person (includes Kanas, Altay region + Hemu + Baihaba, valid for 3 days) ✈️Transportation: Fly from Urumqi to Altay, Xinjiang, then charter a car for 4.5 hours to the village (4WD + snow tires required, about 200 RMB per person) 📝Tips to note: ⚠️Avoid pitfalls tips 1️⃣Book accommodation at least 1 month in advance! Wooden houses cost 1000-1800 RMB/night in December peak season, saving 30% compared to last-minute booking‼️ 2️⃣Must-bring for warmth: windproof face mask, thick snow boots👢, ice cleats, heat packs❤️ 3️⃣Wear bright red or Klein blue for a striking contrast with the snow to double your photo appeal✨ 4️⃣Strong UV rays in the snow, sunglasses🕶 + sunscreen🧴 + lip balm👄 are all essential 5️⃣Food recommendations: salty milk tea with baursak, hand-pulled meat, warm and authentic😍