Stunning! Don't miss these 20 days in autumn to see China's 3 most beautiful Populus euphratica forests!

Certified by National Geographic! The three most beautiful Populus euphratica forests in China 🍂 Miss them and you'll have to wait a whole year! Quickly save this guide👇

Golden October, these are the most beautiful 20 days for the Populus euphratica! Yellow leaves fill the sky, dreamy and magical~ Come check out the three breathtaking Populus euphratica forests recommended by National Geographic!

🌊【Jinta Populus Euphratica Forest】
📍Location: 8 km west of Jinta County, Gansu Province
✨Highlights:
- Famous spot for water reflections! Naturally creates a "mirror of the sky" effect
- Smaller and more exquisite than the Tarim Basin in Xinjiang
- Best time to shoot: before 10 AM! The lake surface is like a perfect mirror 📸
Collection rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

💦【Ruoshui Jinsha Bay Populus Euphratica Forest】
📍Location: 18 km southwest of Dalaihubu Town, Ejina Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia
✨Must-visit spots:
1️⃣ Thousand-year-old living Populus euphratica forest (a living fossil tree 🌳)
2️⃣ Black Water Ancient City ruins (full of mystery 🏯)
3️⃣ Strange Tree Forest (legendary death art 🎨)
You can shoot 5 different styles of masterpieces in one day here! Photographers, hurry up!

🏜️【Ejina Banner Populus Euphratica Forest】
📍Location: Dalaihubu Town, Ejina Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia
✨Highlights:
- Desert + Populus euphratica combo! Check off two beautiful sights at once
- Badain Jaran Desert is directly connected to the Badaoqiao Scenic Area
- Experience Mongolian ethnic culture as well
Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Important reminder 🔔: The best viewing period is only from early to mid-October! Miss it and you'll have to wait another year!
Hurry up 🐴! You must see the Populus euphratica forest this autumn!

Post by hawke.lincoln.peregrine | Oct 21, 2025

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