The Populus euphratica forests in southern Xinjiang are a great place to visit, especially in autumn when the Populus euphratica forests are adorned in gold, creating a picturesque scene. Below is a detailed introduction to traveling to the Populus euphratica forests in southern Xinjiang:
The Populus euphratica forests in southern Xinjiang are famous for their spectacular golden forests and unique desert landscapes. Among them, Tarim Populus euphratica Forest National Park is the largest, most densely distributed, and best-preserved natural Populus euphratica forest in Xinjiang, and it is also the only desert Populus euphratica forest park among the 1,200 forest parks in the world.
It is located in the middle reaches of the Tarim River on the northeastern edge of the Taklamakan Desert, with a total area of 100 square kilometers. Every late autumn, the Populus euphratica forest enters its best viewing season, with golden Populus euphratica trees intermingling with the blue sky, desert, waterbirds, and lakes, forming a magnificent and vivid painting.
In addition to the Tarim Populus euphratica Forest, there are other worthwhile Populus euphratica forest scenic areas in southern Xinjiang. For example, Luntai Populus euphratica Forest is one of the most famous Populus euphratica forest scenic areas in Xinjiang, where you can admire the sunrise over the Populus euphratica forest in the morning, a breathtakingly beautiful sight.
In addition, the Secret Realm of Populus euphratica Highway 139 is also a must-see attraction, with Populus euphratica trees lining both sides of the highway, and every turn offering a picturesque view for photography.
For tourists who want an in-depth tour of the Populus euphratica forests in southern Xinjiang, they can choose multiple self-driving routes. Among them, a classic 15-day in-depth tour route includes Urumqi, Korla, Lop Nur Village, Yuli County, Tarim Populus euphratica Forest, Luntai, Taklamakan Desert, Jingjue Ancient City, Minfeng, Daryaboy, Yutian, Hotan, Golden Populus euphratica Forest National Park, Zepu, Kashgar, Red Valley, Baisha Lake, Tahman Wetland, Taxkorgan County, and other attractions.
Another self-driving route focuses more on the appreciation of Populus euphratica forests, including visits to Korla, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, the Wensu Tomur Grand Canyon, Aksu, Keping Red Desert, the night view of Kashgar Old Town, a one-day in-depth tour of Kashgar, the intersection of Tianshan and Kunlun Mountains, Wuqia County, China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, Muji Volcano, Baisha Lake,布伦口 (布伦口 is a place name and remains untranslated), Karakul Lake, Hongqilafu, Wakhan Corridor,盘龙古道 (Panlong Ancient Road is a place name and remains untranslated), Bandir Blue Lake, Taxkorgan County, Mustag Ata Glacier Park, Shache Palace, Old Street, Hotan Night Market, Hotan, Desert Highway, Desert Populus euphratica, Alar, the Secret Realm of Populus euphratica Highway 139, Tahe Bridge, Kuqa, and Luntai Tarim Populus euphratica Forest Park, among other attractions.
No matter which route is chosen, tourists can feel the grandeur and mystery of nature, as well as experience the unique natural scenery and cultural charm of Xinjiang, in the Populus euphratica forests of southern Xinjiang.