3-Day Ultimate Travel Guide for Jiuquan-Alxa Must-Visit Spots

October in Jiuquan-Alxa is the perfect time to visit! The Ejina Populus euphratica forest is in full golden bloom. Travel independently with private car and guide, easily check in at photography hotspots like Heicheng Ruoshui Populus euphratica forest and the Strange Forest. You can also enjoy performances by the Ulan Muqir troupe and surprise appearances by musicians. Save this 3-day immersive itinerary now!
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Check out the exciting details below 👇, don’t miss the beautiful scenery~
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🗺️ Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Jiayuguan/Jiuquan Airport✈️ or train station🚉, 24-hour private car pick-up service. After hotel check-in, enjoy free time!
Set off in golden autumn to explore the secret northwest and start a wonderful journey~
Day 2: Jinta Populus euphratica forest -> Heicheng Ruoshui Populus euphratica Scenic Area
Discover the golden beauty of Jinta Populus euphratica forest, then head to Heicheng Ruoshui Populus euphratica Scenic Area to experience the magical blend of poplars and ancient city 🌳
Day 3: Ejina Populus euphratica Forest Tourist Area
In October, Ejina Banner’s Populus euphratica forest reaches its ideal viewing period 🌼 Visitors from all directions come to admire. Here you’ll find not only golden poplar scenery but also immersive cultural experiences. Ulan Muqir troupe members play Taobuxuer and perform Sawuerden dance under the poplars 💃 Visitors join in with smiles on their faces. During the National Day holiday, renowned musicians Park Yuhan and Gao Yang bring cultural surprises 🎵 The clear melodies of accordion and violin blend with the autumn landscape. The Ejina Populus euphratica sightseeing train connects the scenic spots 🚂 At night, the dazzling starry sky and golden poplars shine together. You can also visit the Strange Forest and golden autumn poplars, and join the Ejina photography tour 📷 The digital exhibition near the Heishui City ruins vividly recreates lost artifacts and vanished civilizations. Come experience this symphony of nature and culture!
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Must-visit attractions:

🍂 Jinta Populus euphratica Forest: The perfect place to admire poplars in autumn! From late September to mid-late October, the poplar leaves turn golden, like stepping into a world of gold foil. Desert on your left, poplars on your right, a magnificent view not to be missed 🌌!

🏰 Heicheng Ruoshui Populus euphratica Scenic Area: One of Ejina’s three major poplar forests! A 45-day golden viewing period, one ticket covers a city, a river, and two poplar forests. The lonely desert city is desolate, Ruoshui River winds around the brilliant poplars, a one-stop spot to capture northwest autumn colors 🍁!

🌳 Ejina Populus euphratica Forest Tourist Area: Three-thousand-year-old immortal poplars, dazzling autumn colors! Not only golden scenery but also immersive cultural experiences. Music and dance under the poplars, with cultural surprises during National Day 🎶 The sightseeing train links the scenic spots, night tours showcase the starry sky and poplars shining together. The digital exhibition near Heishui City ruins recreates lost artifacts and vanished civilizations 🔍!
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🌞 Travel checklist: Essential items for Jiuquan-Alxa trips in October
👗**Clothing**:
Bring a light down jacket + windbreaker, big temperature difference between morning and night; quick-dry pants + Martin boots, essential for desert hiking and sand protection.
🧢**Accessories**:
Wide-brimmed sun hat + sunglasses, strong desert UV; high SPF sunscreen + moisturizing spray, prevent dryness and sunburn.
📄**Documents**:
ID card + driver’s license (if self-driving), don’t forget student or senior discount cards.
📷**Electronics**:
Fully charged power bank + camera (for star photography), weak desert signal, install offline maps in advance 🗺.
💊**Medications**:
Cold medicine + stomach medicine, dietary changes may cause discomfort; band-aids + iodine swabs, for minor injuries.
🧂**Practical items**:
Sealable bags for waste, eco-friendly travel; thermos with hot water, a warm drink in the desert is very comforting.
🍪**Supplies**:
Chocolate + energy bars, quick energy during hikes; self-heating rice meals, convenient and time-saving desert lunch.
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