Hemu grassland

There is a grassland in the Intermountain fault basin at the intersection of Kanas River and Hemu river. The grassland is divided into two parts by the Hemu river. On the shady slope of the mountain, the forest is dense and green, and red deer, Marmota and snow chicken live in it. On the sunny slope, the grass is all over the slope, the flowers are beautiful, and the fragrance is overflowing. Bees are picking flowers to make honey, and cattle and sheep are all over the mountain to feed and play.

Hemu grassland

Hemu grassland is located in the Intermountain fault basin in the intersection area of Kanas River and Hemu River in Buerjin County, with an altitude of 1124-2300m.

The mountains around the basin are wide and thick, and the top is round. The rivers are mostly cut into canyons, and the terrain is complex. The Hemu river runs through it from northeast to southwest, and divides the grassland into two parts. The sunny slope of the mountain is densely forested and green, where red deer, marmot and snow chicken inhabit. The shady slope is full of green grass, flowers and fragrance. Bees are picking flowers to make honey, and cattle and sheep are foraging all over the mountain It's a charming view of the vast grassland.

administrative organ

Hemu township is the highest administrative organ of the prairie and the northernmost Township in Western China.

Hemu village, the most complete Tuwa people living here, is one of the famous Tuwa villages. It is also the farthest and largest village among the three remaining Tuwa villages (Hemu village, Kanas village and baihaba Village), with a total area of 3040 square kilometers. There are more than 1800 people in the township, including more than 1400 Mongolian Tuwa people, most of whom are Mongolian Tuwa people And mainly Kazakh, their wooden houses are scattered on the mountain grassland.

natural condition

The annual precipitation is 600 mm. The vegetation is mainly Gramineae and weeds. The main species are Festuca arundinacea, maomo, bulbila, Carex and grass. The growing period is from May to September. The grass is 20-50 cm high and the coverage is more than 90%. It is the main summer pasture and winter pasture in the vicinity.

Natural scenery

He Mu natural, primitive mountain scenery, scenery

The unique beauty is that the Hemu river flows from northeast to southwest, and the primitive village and prairie are harmoniously and naturally integrated. When we come to Hemu village, the first thing we can see is the small wooden houses and herds. Together with snow peak, forest, grassland, blue sky and white clouds, they form a unique natural and cultural landscape.

The significance is that these small wooden houses have become the symbols of the Tuwa people. Most of the wooden houses are cut and buried in the soil to resist the severe cold of nearly half a year's snow and mountain closure period. They are particularly primitive and simple, and have the traditional characteristics of nomads. The roof of the house is generally nailed to a herringbone awning with wooden boards. The house is made of single-layer logs with a diameter of 30-40 cm, which is both warm and moisture-proof.

The most beautiful autumn color in Kanas region is the grass and wood, which is a typical primitive ecological scenery.

On the hillside around Hemu village, you can overlook the panoramic view of Hemu village and Hemu River, view the sunrise, snow peak and trickling stream from a distance, and view Tuwa people nearby. It is an excellent place to take pictures of sunrise, morning fog, wooden house and Hemu river.

local specialities

More than 30 red deer are raised in Hemu area, with an annual output of more than 100 kg of velvet antler. In addition, a kind of incomparable precious white honey is produced here, and the rich Cordyceps sinensis and Bupleurum are also precious Chinese medicinal materials resources, with high medicinal value.

Tips

When traveling in Altay, we should also understand and respect the customs of the local Kazakh and Tuwa people.

Kazakh taboos: do not ride a fast horse straight to the host's door; when the host cooks, the guests should not move the tableware, let alone fiddle with the food or lift the lid of the pot; the host must not refuse to cut the meat for the guests or give the guests bedding for the night accommodation, and accept it happily; When walking, you should make a detour when you meet the sheep. You can't ride straight into the sheep to avoid being scared.

Taboo of Tuwa people: Tuwa people worship fire, taboo someone spitting in the fire, throwing dirty things. The Tuwa people also worship water and avoid bathing, washing clothes and taking out garbage in the river.

The delicious food includes Erhe roast fish, roast mutton, rice intestines, mianfeizi, and Tuwa people's dairy products. There are many restaurants and inns in Hemu village that can provide food and drink, but the price of Hemu food and drink is not cheap, generally 15 yuan for noodles, 20 yuan for vegetables and 38 yuan for meat.

In addition, you can eat in the local hometown, which is relatively cheap. Because meat and pasta are the main food in Hemu village, the price of fruits and vegetables will be more expensive.

The best time to travel: June and September are the most beautiful seasons for grasses and trees. In June, grasses and grasses, colorful wild flowers, blue sky and white clouds, snow capped peaks and clear water, wooden houses and forests make up the world of early summer. September's grasses and trees. The leaves become golden yellow. The sky is blue, the water is clear, and the mountain is yellow, which constitutes the most beautiful pastoral picture.

Traffic information

200 yuan / car from Buerjin to jiadengyu,

Ticket price from jiadengyu, Kanas to Hemu: 50 yuan / person,

Price from Hemu ticket station to Hemu village Transfer Center: 52 yuan / person,

400 yuan / car from Hemu village to Buerjin.

Ticket information

The ticket price of Hemu scenic spot is adjusted to 50 yuan / person in peak season and 25 yuan / person in off season.

The peak season is from May 1 to October 15, and the off-season is from October 16 to April 30.

Ticketing information of game items

Price of Hemu rafting: 200 yuan / person

Price of Hemu bonfire party: 120 yuan / person

Price of Hemu hot air balloon: 280 yuan / person

Address: hemukanas Mongolian Township, Buerjin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

Longitude: 87.325614929199

Latitude: 48.514652252197

Tour time: 1-2 hours

Traffic information: 200 yuan / car from Buerjin to jiadengyu, 200 yuan / car from jiadengyu to Hemu village, 400 yuan / car from Hemu village to Buerjin.

Ticket information: no ticket required

It is included in the 60 yuan ticket of Hemu scenic spot. Maintenance fee of Hemu Village: 20 yuan

Opening hours: all day

Chinese PinYin : He Mu Cao Yuan