Reverse tourism is so exhilarating, venturing into the pristine Populus euphratica oasis rarely visited by tourists

If there's one landscape you must see in life, I would definitely choose the Yiwu Populus euphratica forest! Here, the Populus euphratica trees stand tall against the wind and sand! Dead trees can indeed bloom and sprout new life, and stepping into this secret realm, you'll be deeply moved by its resilience and vitality!
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✅3-day, 2-night itinerary:
Day1⃣️ Depart from Chongqing T2 Airport - Hami Airport - 3-4h drive to Yiwu Chemo Lake Town
Day2⃣️ Depart from the town - Yiwu Populus euphratica forest - Return to town
Day3⃣️ Chemo Lake Town - Hami Airport - Chongqing
Ticket: 125 (includes sightseeing train, also accessible by self-driving)
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The scenic area is vast, and it takes about 3-5 hours to explore. Taking the sightseeing car, you can see root carvings that are one thousand, three thousand, six thousand, nine thousand, and ten thousand years old. As you move through different areas, you can also experience the charm of various Populus euphratica trees!
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Photo and fun tips:
1⃣️ Thousand-Year Curved Divine Mountain: Here, walking, hitting stones, or jumping can produce an echo sound. It's rumored that Genghis Khan's treasure is hidden underneath!
2⃣️ Three-Thousand-Year Pterosaur Homeland: This place is like a real-life Jurassic world, where the combination of Populus euphratica trees and pterosaurs makes for very interesting photos!
3⃣️ Agate Mountain: Three huge camels make for an impressive photo op, and on the way up, you can also look for agates of various colors! If you find one, you can take it home～
3⃣️ Six-Thousand-Year Populus Euphratica Hall: The Populus euphratica trees here are more concentrated, making for better photo opportunities, and the 'Populus Elder' is also here!
4⃣️ Nine-Thousand-Year Camel Bazaar: This area is the best spot to watch the sunrise and sunset, with a dedicated viewing platform. Sunset is around 19:30 to 20:00, so it's recommended to go early!
5⃣️ Ten-Thousand-Year Root Carving: Most of the Populus euphratica trees here lack veins and branches, leaving only trunks and rhizomes, standing in various shapes amidst the gravel!
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✔️Accommodation & Food: You can stay inside the scenic area or in Chemo Lake Town! There's a lot to eat in the town, including hand-grabbed rice, pepper chicken, big plate chicken, kebabs, and more!

Post by Jeremiah Davis | May 12, 2024