Lost Autumn in the Photo Album

Pu Jin Lake Populus Euphratica Scenic Area's ultimate travel plan is here! Missing this autumn will truly be regrettable!

🌅 Best time to enjoy autumn:
Late September to mid-October is the most beautiful season for the Populus euphratica forest! The golden poplars are breathtakingly beautiful, and every snap is a masterpiece📸

🚗 Transportation guide:
✈️ By plane: Land at Kashgar Airport → taxi/charter car 2 hours direct
🚆 By train: Get off at Zepu Station → taxi 30 minutes to the destination
🚙 Self-driving: G3012 Expressway 2 hours direct, amazing scenery along the way

💰 Ticket info:
From July 7 to September 15, 2025
👉 Half price for all visitors nationwide, only 20 RMB!
👉 Free admission for locals from Shanghai/Zepu!
👉 Visitors from other counties and cities in Kashgar: free on weekdays, 20 RMB on weekends
PS: Policies for children, seniors, and military personnel remain unchanged～

🌟 One-day golden itinerary:
🌞 Morning schedule:
✔️ 9:00 Check in at Kunlun Sacred Scenery + Sky Gate (a must for Instagram-worthy shots!)
✔️ 10:00 Stroll along Golden Lock Bridge (get a panoramic view of the Yarkand River!)
✔️ 11:00 Challenge the Phoenix Love Glass Walkway (super thrilling shattered screen effect🔥)

🚂 11:30 Must-ride the popular little train (so romantic passing through the poplar forest)
🏞️ 12:00 Baihechun Lotus Pond (summer exclusive beautiful scenery)

🍢 Lunch recommendation:
A full range of Xinjiang delicacies! Red willow kebabs, hand-pulled rice, grilled fish... a food lover’s paradise confirmed!

🌞 Afternoon schedule:
✔️ 14:00 Speedboat surfing (super fun water drifting!)
✔️ 15:00 Watch the Diao Sheep Horse Racing show (full of ethnic charm💃)
✔️ 16:00 Stroll along Love Avenue + check in at the thousand-year-old Populus euphratica King (a must for couples❤️)
✔️ 17:00 Explore the Dinosaur Museum & Zhiqing Courtyard (perfect for families with kids)

🌙 Night stay recommendation:
Jinhu Yang Resort Hotel or wooden cabins! Open the window to see the poplars, stargaze at night✨

🌞 Next day itinerary:
Longevity Village farmhouse experience + authentic local food → perfect ending!

🏡 Accommodation tips:
Highly recommend staying inside the scenic area! Jinhu Yang Resort Hotel and wooden villas are amazing, wake up to beautiful views～

‼️ Pitfall tips:
1. The scenic area is huge! Shuttle buses/bikes are the real MVPs
2. Respect local customs and enjoy the scenery civilly～