There are really only three main viewing platforms in Hemu! Understand them well!

Sunrise, sunset, morning mist, and blue hour—you won’t miss a single one!!! 🏔 Hemu Viewing Platform (Harden Viewing Platform) Key highlights: panoramic sunrise, village morning mist. An excellent spot overlooking the entire village, where you can often see the mist drifting in the valley early in the morning. It’s spectacular when the sunlight shines down. How to get there: Walk from the village, cross the Hemu Bridge, pass through the birch forest, about 30 minutes on foot. In winter, you can ride a horse or take a horse-drawn sleigh. Exclusive tip: In winter, sunrise is around 9:30 AM, so it’s recommended to leave an hour early to secure a good spot. After the sun is fully up, shooting the village is backlit; for well-lit photos, go early. 🌄 Sunset Viewing Platform Key highlights: sunset, evening glow, distant snow-capped mountains. This spot is slightly lower than Harden Viewing Platform and is the exclusive place to enjoy the sunset. How to get there: Navigate to “Sunset Viewing Platform.” It’s about a 10-minute walk uphill from the village center, relatively easy. Exclusive tip: In winter, sunset is around 6:00 PM. After watching the sunset, head downhill to join the village bonfire party—great atmosphere! 🌌 Hidden Niche Viewing Platform Key highlights: blue hour, village nightscape, swing photo spot. This platform is inside the village, the lowest location but with a unique perspective. How to get there: You can drive directly there, very convenient. Exclusive tip: Best for shooting after sunset, during the “blue hour” before it’s completely dark. The sky is a deep blue, and the village lights twinkle like stars—very dreamy. 💣 Must-See Tips and Warnings: Stay two nights! You must stay two consecutive nights in Hemu! A rushed one-day trip can’t capture the changing light and shadows of dawn and dusk here. For your itinerary: Altay trip, it’s recommended to visit Hemu first, then Kanas. From an experience perspective, it’s a gradual deepening, with scenery and atmosphere progressively enhancing. Your vehicle must be tough: In winter, when entering and leaving Hemu, make sure your vehicle is four-wheel drive and equipped with snow tires! The mountain roads are snowy, and many vehicles get stuck or slip—safety first.