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| See You in Hemu Village Jiadengyu, Xinjiang |
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| Hemu Bridge, Altay Mountains Xinjiang |
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| Hemu River, Altay Mountains Xinjiang |
Day-14 Saturday Aug 22 2026 (Jiadengyu & Hemu Village) - my 3rd day in Jiadengyu & my highlight today is taking a Kanas official scenic bus (CNY50) from Jiadengyu Transfer Centre to Hemu Village (66km, 2 hrs) - an exciting trip !
Hemu Village, Altay Mountains, Xinjiang - located in the seat of Hemu Hanas Mongol Township Government, Hemu Village has an area of 1,590 sq km, as one of Mongol Tuva settlements, it is a holy land for ecological sightseeing, photography, leisure & vacationing & winter tourism, winning honours of Chinese Ethnic Minority Village China Rural Tourism Key Village, China Top 6 Beautiful Ancient Villages & Towns, CCTV Top 10 Beautiful Villages.
Public Transport: 2 bus rides (CNY50, Jiadengyu > Hemu return) + Shuttle bus (CNY12.50, Senior)
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| Jiadengyu > Hemu Ticket Station > Hemu Village (35m + 30km, 1 hr) |
1) I am an early riser & as usual after the daybreak, I took a morning stroll to enjoy the fresh, cool mountain air (5c to 6c) & admiring the scenic landscape & the surrounding nearby our hotel.
2) Free shuttle bus ride - after a DIY breakfast in my hotel, my travel buddy & myself took a free Kanas shuttle bus from a bus stop nearby our hotel to the Jiadengyu Kanas Service Centre followed by a shuttle bus (3 stops) to the Jiadengyu Transfer Centre to board a bus (departing 11.00) for our visit to Hemu Ticket Station (35km).
3) Jiandengyu Walking Street & open air food stalls - next to the Jiadengyu Transfer Station; plenty of food choices - Xinjiang style to suite your tastebud !
4) Jiadengyu Transfer Centre (near the official Kanas Car Park area & next to the Jiadengyu International Food Bazaar), car owners & their family members could buy their Kanas entrance tickets & enter via this centre.
5) Jiadengyu International Silk Road Food Bazaar (Grand Bazaar) - large hanging banners promoting "A Taste of Frontier" Xinjiang style food !
6) Jiadengyu Transfer Centre for Hemu Village (outside of the Complex) - 3 stops from the Jiadengyu Kanas Service Centre, the pick up point for tourists or day trippers taking the official Kanas Scenic bus to Hemu Village; bus ticket purchase (CNY50 one way) on board the bus prior to departure, no advance booking ! Just be aware that there is a mandatory 2-step system managed by the Kanas Scenic Area ie Leg 1 - shuttle from Jiadengyu to Hemu Ticket Station (approx 35km, 1 hr, 2 bus services daily ie 11.00 & 16.00); Leg 2 transfer shuttle from Hemu Ticket station to Hemu Village (30km, 1hr), hence time management is essential if you are visiting Hemu Village on a day trip taking the 11.00 bus from Jiadengyu (you have effectively 3hrs visiting time inside the Hemu Village) assuming you intend to catch a bus from Hemu Ticket Station departing 16.00 back to Jiadengyu ! Both of us managed our time well so we were on time to board a a return bus back to Jiadengyu ! Another mission accomplished for this Hemu Village visit !
7) Leg 1 shuttle from Jiadengyu Transfer Centre > Hemu Ticket Station - one way ticket (CNY50 = Rm30, 35km, 1 hr)
7) Scenic Altay (Aletai) mountainous & winding roads from Jiadengyu > Hemu Ticket Station
8) Mongolian Yurts & Praires - a famous symbol of nomadic life but if you are traveling specifically to the Altay Prefecture in northern Xinjiang, China, you will actually find a fascinating mix of cultures.
9) Mongol Tuva Settlements, Altay Prefecture - a brief stopover for toilet run ! Mongol Tuva (Tuvan) settlements are found primarily across the Tuva Republic in Russia, western Mongolia & the Altay Prefecture of Xinjiang, China.
10) Arriving in Hemu Tourist Service Centre / Ticket Station - free admission to Hemu Village for seniors above 70+, internal shuttle bus ticket (CNY12.50, round trip, 50% discount).
11) Leg 2, shuttle bus ride from Hemu Mountain Villa Stop to Hemu Village (30km)
12) Arriving in Hemu Mountain Villa Stop - took a shuttle bus No 3 to Hemu Bridge / River Stop, the star attractions of Hemu Village (passing 2 stopovers) !
13) Arriving in Hemu Village & a short walk towards the Hemu Bridge / River - just take a slow & leisure stroll & admire the village beauty & the surrounding ! Hemu Village is a Tuvan ethnic settlement located in Burqin County, Xinjiang, it lies within the Kanas Scenic Area, 55km from the Russian border.
14) Hemu Qiao (Bridge) - the star of Hemu Village's tourist attractions, a historic all wood pedestrian & vehicle bridge spanning the serene Hemu River in Hemu Village, Kanas Scenic Area, Burqin County, Xinjiang, originally constructed in 1918 & later rebuilt in 1970 preserving its rustic charm & weathered log construction, acts as a top spot for photography, offering views of the blue-green river, surrounding alpine forests & golden sunset hues.
15) Hemu River - located in the Altay Prefecture of Xinjiang & is famous for its crystal clear water & picturesque scenery on both banks.
16) Walkabout in Hemu Village, one of the top 6 beautiful ancient villages & towns in China !
17) Exiting the Hemu Bridge - took a shuttle Bus No 1 back to Hemu Tourist Service Centre for a transfer to a Kanas official bus (CNY50) for our return trip departing 16.00 to Jiadengyu, shuttle bus passing through a number of ancient Tuva settlement houses .....
18) Arriving in Hemu Tourist Service Centre - time to say bye bye to Hemu Village, we come a long way to this ancient village near to the borders of Russia (50km).
19) Scenic mountain & prairie scenery from Hemu > Jiadengyou (35km)
20) A brief stopover - bought a mixed of small size yellow & red plums (CNY24) from a roadside stall, juicy & tasty from the wild !
21) Grocery shopping in a mini market nearby our hotel in Jiadengyu after taking a free Kanas shuttle bus from the Jiadengyu Transfer Center to a bus stop near our hotel.
22) Evening stroll in Jiadengyu Dining Plaza & Jiadengyu Kanas Service Centre - Jiadengyu / Kanas being a major touristy place in Burqin, the night here is forever young & busy !
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