The Ultimate Autumn Showdown in Southern Xinjiang! Wild Populus Euphratica in Bachu vs. Golden Forest of the Water Town in Zepu, which one to choose?

🌄 The Ultimate Autumn Showdown in Southern Xinjiang! Wild Populus Euphratica in Bachu 🆚 Golden Forest of the Water Town in Zepu, how to choose? 🔥

📸 Photographer’s hard-earned summary:
⚠️ Don’t go between 10 AM and 2 PM! The sunlight directly reflects off the leaves, making you question life.
💡 Golden time: 4 PM with slanting sunlight! The entire forest instantly turns into a golden secret realm✨

【Bachu Red Sea Populus Euphratica Forest | Epic Wilderness Masterpiece】
📍 Location: Red Sea Scenic Area, Bachu County, Kashgar (270 km from the city)
🌿 Features: 3.16 million mu of wild Populus Euphratica! Tree trunks twisted like dragon scales, proudly growing alone in the sea of sand for thousands of years
🚗 How to explore: The scenic area is huge! It’s recommended to rent an electric scooter for free exploration (rental points available on P5)
📷 Must-shoot spots:

1. Silhouetted deadwood forest under the sunset (P1-3)

2. Golden river channel reflected in the Yarkand River (P4)

3. The 1100-year-old “King of Populus Euphratica” (P6)

【Zepu Jinhu Populus Euphratica | Jiangnan Water Town Fairy Tale Version】
📍 Location: Jinhu Populus Euphratica Park, Shache County, Kashgar (50 km from the city)
🍂 Features: Graceful Populus Euphratica by the water, artificial boardwalk + lake view, super healing

Post by Emily.Long*59 | Oct 17, 2025