Golden Miracle! This 3,000-Year-Old Populus Euphratica Forest in Gansu is Breathtaking

Millennial Golden Cycle! Jinta Populus Euphratica Forest 🥇 Beautiful Enough to Stop Time ⏳

📍Destination: Jinta Desert Populus Euphratica Forest, Jiuquan, Gansu
(Specific address: 8 km southwest of Jinta County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province)
⏰Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
🎫Tickets: 40 RMB in off-season / 65 RMB in peak season
📅Best Viewing Period: Mid to late October
(Crowds surge during the Golden Week✨ It’s recommended to travel off-peak!)

💫New Highlights Deeply Unlocked:
1️⃣ "Desert Jade" Wonder 💎
The nation’s only "Water Populus Euphratica" secret spot! Eight desert lakes are embedded like emeralds in the golden forest sea 🌊 Every shot is a magical masterpiece blending two worlds 📸

2️⃣ 3,000-Year Life Theater 🎪
Witness three life forms of Populus Euphratica at once ✨
🍃Vibrant green leaves and golden crowns → 💪Sturdy iron trunks and gnarled branches → ☠️Immortal spirit lying in the sand
Truly a "Natural Life Museum"—absolutely stunning!

3️⃣ Desert Light and Shadow Art Gallery 🌅
🌄Morning light pierces through the forest like angel beams
🌇Sunset dresses the Populus Euphratica in 24K gold
🌌At night, dead branches converse with the Milky Way
(Recommended to stay at the scenic area’s camping base 🏕️)

4️⃣ Silk Road Cultural Immersion Experience 🐫
Ancient road ruins + camel caravan sculptures + Gobi landscapes
A top-level collision of history and nature ⚡️

📸Top Photo Spots:
✔️Jinbo Lake Center - Perfect symmetrical reflections!
✔️Sand Dune High Point - Aerial shots of the golden forest sea
✔️Deadwood Area - Dark style with a high-end vibe maxed out
👗Outfit tip: Red and white are a perfect match! Hanfu looks even more stunning~

💡Exclusive Travel Tips:
🚌The scenic area is huge! It’s recommended to combine "sightseeing bus + hiking"
🌞Sun protection + warmth are both essential
⏰Golden shooting times:
8-10 AM (mirror effect on the water surface)
4-6 PM (soft light with an oil painting texture)
After 7 PM (starry sky masterpiece time)

Post by Flossie Schumm | Oct 19, 2025

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