# Hemu Birch Forest (禾木白桦林)

Altay, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Included in the Hemu Scenic Area ticket
- **Opening hours:** Open with Hemu Scenic Area (winter 10:00-18:00; summer 08:00-22:00)
- **Time needed:** 1 hour
- **Address:** Hemu Village, Hemu Hanas Mongol Ethnic Township, Burqin County (within the Hemu Scenic Area)
- **Getting there:** Within Hemu Scenic Area, just cross the Hemu Bridge; reachable on foot
- **By car:** Urumqi → Burqin → Jiadengyu → Hemu Village
- **Good for:** Photography, Nature

## About Hemu Birch Forest

Located at the northern edge of Altay city, the park consists of several river islands covering nearly 800 mu (about 53 hectares) in total and stretching roughly 2 km. Altay is one of China's best-known “cool cities”, with average summer temperatures of around 20°C, so there is almost no scorching heat here. The golden colours of the birches stand out against the unpolluted blue sky, while the Kelan River flows gently past, making the scene look like a fine oil painting.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 848. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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