The Most Beautiful Autumn Scenery in Northwest China is Here

【Stunning Golden Oil Painting! Ejina Banner Populus Euphratica Forest’s Legendary Autumn Colors 🍁 Plus Hidden Photo Spots】

✨ Reasons to Visit
A golden miracle in the northern desert! The 3,000-year-old Populus euphratica forest meets the Western Xia Black Water City 🌅

🚗 Transportation Information
📍 Address: Dalaihubu Town, Ejina Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia
🔸 Self-driving: Navigate to "Heicheng Ruoshui Populus Euphratica Scenic Area"

🚂 Route Planning
1️⃣ Scenic Area Entrance → Ruoshui Populus Euphratica Core Area
The oil painting forest is a Populus euphratica group that has grown around the millennium-old trees for about 40 years. From mid-September to mid-late October, the leaves turn amber, with new colors appearing daily.

2️⃣ Oil Painting Forest Photo Area
📸 Hidden photo spots:
- Ruoshui Riverbank Oil Painting Forest (absolutely beautiful light and shadow at 4 PM)

3️⃣ Black Water City
A 1:1 restored last frontier city of the Western Xia Dynasty. The northwest city walls are largely covered by yellow sand. Baota Lake and Ruoshui Populus euphratica complement each other beautifully. It is recommended to bring a wide-angle lens for stunning ruins shots.

🍂 Seasonal Highlights
Best viewing period: September 15 - October 30 (varies slightly each year)
⚠️ Leaves gradually turn yellow, full of charm

📌 Tips to Avoid Pitfalls
• Temperature difference between morning and evening can reach 15°C, prepare windproof jackets + sunglasses