Hemu Viewing Platform
禾木观景台
A viewing platform on a small hill north of Hemu Village. It is the best place to look down on the log cabins, birch forest and cooking smoke rising through the morning mist.
The Hemu Viewing Platform, also known as the Hadeng Platform, sits on a hillside north of Hemu Village, about 20 to 30 minutes' walk from the village along a wooden trail. From the platform, you can see the whole village: pointed log houses are scattered on both banks of the Hemu River, surrounded by birch forest, with the Altai Mountains stretching into the distance. On autumn mornings, mist rises from the river valley and mixes with the cooking smoke around the cabins. When the sunlight breaks through the fog, it creates layered light and shadow, making it a must-shoot scene for photographers. After snowfall in winter, everything turns white, with cabins sending up smoke, earning the nickname 'fairytale snow village'. Set off before sunrise. Temperatures in autumn and winter mornings often drop below zero, so wear warm clothing. You can also ride a horse up the hill for an extra fee.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hemu Village
- Meili Peak
- Jikepulin (Hemu) International Ski Resort
- Jiadengyu
- Tuojing (Camel Neck) Bay
- Wolong (Sleeping Dragon) Bay
- Moon Bay
- Shenxian (Fairy) Bay