Xinjiang’s Populus euphratica forests are excellent destinations for tourism, especially in autumn when the Populus euphratica forests don a golden yellow coat, creating a captivating landscape. Here are several recommended famous Populus euphratica forests scenic areas:?
Tarim Populus euphratica Forest National Park: Located in the middle reaches of the Tarim River on the northeastern edge of the Taklamakan Desert, it is the largest original Populus euphratica forest park in Xinjiang and the most concentrated area of original Populus euphratica forests in the entire Tarim River basin. Every year during the best viewing season for Populus euphratica, the golden Populus euphratica trees contrast beautifully with the blue sky, desert, waterbirds, and lakes, forming a magnificent picture scroll.?
Yiwu Populus euphratica Forest: Located in Naomaohu Town, Yiwu County, Hami City, Xinjiang, it is one of only three major Populus euphratica forests in the world and one of the more concentrated distributions of Populus euphratica forests in China. The roads through the Populus euphratica forest within the scenic area are well-connected, allowing for close views of Populus euphratica trees ranging from 1,000 to 9,000 years old, as if entering a time tunnel and experiencing the cycle of life.?
Mulei Populus euphratica Forest: Located 30 kilometers north of Mingsha Mountain in Changji Prefecture, Xinjiang, it is a lush, dense forest belt that blocks out the sun. Although its location is relatively remote, the 300,000 square kilometers of Populus euphratica forest appear spacious and serene during the golden autumn, making it an excellent destination for photography.?
Wuerhe Populus euphratica Forest: Located in Wuerhe Town, Karamay City, at the southern edge of the Junggar Basin in Xinjiang, it is one of the largest natural forests in northwest China. The Wuerhe Populus euphratica Forest lies on National Highway 217, and most tourist routes pass through here. The busiest season for the Wuerhe Populus euphratica Forest is from mid-to-late September to October each year.?
In these Populus euphratica forests scenic areas, tourists can appreciate the changes in the appearance of the forests in different seasons, especially when the Populus euphratica forests turn golden yellow in autumn, contrasting beautifully with the surrounding natural environment, creating a breathtaking view.?