"Born to live for a thousand years, die but not fall for a thousand years, fall but not decay for a thousand years" 🌳
The Populus euphratica forest in Southern Xinjiang is a golden miracle gifted by time! Every year from October to November, this place turns into a sea of gold, showcasing 90% of China's Populus euphratica beauty! 😍
📅【2025 Peak Viewing Period Prediction】
Attention‼️ Authoritative release from Xinjiang Climate Center👇
📍Luntai County
Best viewing: 10.18-11.4
Location: Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park, Luntai County
Must-visit: The "Time Tunnel" of morning mist + sunrise, perfect for blockbuster photos! 🌅
📍Shaya County
Best viewing: 10.18-11.4
Location: 139 Populus Euphratica Secret Road, Shaya County
Highlight: Drive through the golden Populus Euphratica avenue 🚗, with desert and villages along the way as beautiful as a palette!
📍Yuli County
Best viewing: 10.20-11.5
Location: Lop Nur National Wetland Park, Yuli County
Feature: Water reflections of Populus euphratica, a true "Mirror of the Sky" feeling! 🌊
📍Bachu County
Best viewing: 10.21-11.7
Location: 3.16 million mu (about 210,000 hectares) of original Populus euphratica forest, Bachu County
World record: The largest contiguous Populus euphratica forest in the world! 🤩
📍Zepu County
Best viewing: Late October to early November
Location: Jinhu Populus Euphratica National Forest Park, Zepu County
Fairyland photo spot: "Water-reflected Populus euphratica" with 40,000 mu of golden reflections, super dreamy! 📸
⚠️Important Reminder:
There will be temperature drops and precipitation on 10.1-4 and 10.16-18 ❄️
Lowest temperature may drop below 4℃! Thick outerwear is a must!
🎒【Travel Tips】
👗Clothing: Thin sweater + sun protection clothes during the day, down jacket in the morning and evening
👟Shoes: Non-slip type (desert hiking can be tricky)
🚗Transportation: Recommended self-driving or chartered car (speed limit 40 km/h on Luntai-Yuli section)
💡Others: Remember to apply for a border pass in Kashgar in advance if going to Tashkurgan (free)
🌍【Value-packed 8-day Tour Route】
DAY1: Various places → Urumqi
DAY2: Urumqi → Gangou Canyon → Bosten Lake → Korla
DAY3: Korla → Luntai Populus Euphratica Forest → Kuqa Big Naan City → Kuqa
DAY4: Kuqa → Kizil Grand Canyon → Aksu
DAY5: Aksu → Kashgar Old Town → Rainbow Alley → Kashgar
DAY6: Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Mustagh Glacier Park → Taxkorgan
DAY7: Taxkorgan → Panlong Ancient Road → Bandier Lake → Kashgar
DAY8: Return from Kashgar
📸Photo Tips:
☀️Sunlight filter: 9-11 AM morning light is the softest
🌅Sunset silhouette: Dusk is perfect for amazing shots!
👗Clothing suggestion: Wear warm-toned clothes to blend with the Populus euphratica
This autumn, come to Southern Xinjiang to encounter a golden fairy tale! 🏜️
Post by OAKLEY FOSTER | Oct 20, 2025
