The Populus Euphratica Forest in Tata is truly stunning

🍂【Yuli, Xinjiang】A golden secret deep within the Populus Euphratica forest, every frame is a wallpaper!

【Itinerary Overview】
Autumn in Yuli is like God's spilled palette! When the speedboat cuts through the desert lake, golden poplars shimmer under the sunlight. Forgive my lack of words, but I can only say: Beautiful! To! The! Extreme!

【Special Delicacies】
1⃣ Whole Roasted Lamb Feast
🏠 Recommended Restaurant: Yuli Old Brand Whole Roasted Lamb Shop
📍 Address: Food Street, Wenhua Road, Yuli County
Must-try reason: Lamb roasted on red willow skewers is crispy outside and tender inside, dipped in cumin chili powder. The moment the fat bursts in your mouth, paired with the poplar forest scenery, it's unbeatable.
‼️ Tip: It's recommended to order a whole lamb for groups of 5 or more; smaller groups can choose lamb leg or lamb chop sets.

2⃣ Desert Poplar Big Plate Chicken
🏠 Recommended Restaurant: Tahe Renjia Farmhouse
📍 Address: Populus Euphratica Forest Scenic Area along the Tarim River
Hidden tip: Potatoes soaked in the broth are even more fragrant than the meat! Wait until the broth thickens before adding the belt noodles, soak them in chicken soup, then mix with spicy chili strips.
🌄 Environment: Dine on an open-air platform in the poplar forest, with golden tree canopies overhead.

3️⃣ Camel Milk Ice Cream
🏠 Mobile Stall: Taklamakan Desert Camp
Magical experience: Rich milky flavor with a sandy texture. Sit on a desert swing licking ice cream while watching the sunset. Remember to buy the freshly shaken ones!

【Seasonal Limited Activities】
✔️ Take a speedboat through the water poplar forest (best in mid to late October)
✔️ Eat Hami melon with Nang pit-roasted meat at sunset in the desert
✔️ Get up at 3 a.m. to see the silhouette of poplars under the starry river