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Fall Viewing Attractions
Top 10 Fall Viewing Attractions near Alar [2025]
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Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park
4.1
/5
502 reviews
6.3
From MXN$102.76
Based on 3 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8618899010128
Address: Bayinguoleng Mongolia Desert Autonomous Prefecture Luntai County South Desert Highway
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
Autumn desert rivers & poplar trees
Walk the plank road for an up-close view of the golden poplar forest in fall
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We shared a car from the entrance of Luntai Bus Station to the Populus euphratica forest. The car drove directly into the scenic area, arriving at 12:30 PM. The driver took us to various photo spots, helped us take pictures, and spoke with a strong Henan accent. He even told jokes along the way, creating a wonderful atmosphere! We were so glad we hired a car; otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to see everything in this huge park! The scenery is beautiful and definitely worth a visit!
When talking about poplar trees, most people might first think of Ejina in Inner Mongolia. But did you know that 90% of my country's poplar trees are in Xinjiang, and 90% of Xinjiang's poplar trees are located in the Tarim Basin and along the banks of the Tarim River in southern Xinjiang?
"Living for three thousand years without dying, standing for three thousand years after death, and remaining undecayed for three thousand years after falling," the poplar is a precious tree species that can naturally form forests in the desert and Gobi. It not only protects the Gobi Desert with its unique and varied forms but also adds an immortal beauty to the barren landscape.
No green leaves, no crown. Withered trunks, strange postures—some standing tall, some fallen, some like frenzied dancers—are scattered haphazardly across the barren land.
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Red Sea Scenic Spot
4.4
/5
179 reviews
5.7
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609986630888
Address: Anakule Township, Bachu County, Kashi Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 4 hours
Highlights:
Two-hour train to Populus Forest
Red seepweed & green reeds
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The presence of water gives the poplar forest its soul. The weather was great, perfect for taking photos – very satisfying! Instead of the 10-yuan-per-person shuttle bus, we opted for a 20-yuan-per-person horse-drawn carriage. The horses' hooves clattered, and we could take photos along the way – nice! Unfortunately, the carriage driver didn't speak our language, the road signs were unclear, and when we arrived at the drop-off point, they told us we only had 10 minutes! A bit confused, my first thought was that there were several stops, and they were giving us 10 minutes at each one? After taking photos at the viewing pavilion, the carriage was gone! After searching around and not finding it, we gave up and just followed the crowd! Later, we learned that both the carriages and the shuttle bus stopped at the food court, with only one boarding and one alighting point – not multiple stops as I had imagined (I didn't ride the shuttle bus, so I can't comment on the number of stops). There were also electric boats at the food court that could take you to the deer antler camp for a ride, but unfortunately, we couldn't agree among our companions and didn't take one – a pity! Although the horse-drawn carriage was still waiting for us there, I was worried about the ceiling the whole time, afraid it would leave before we got back, haha 😂. When we came out, I complained to the ticket window, "I came all this way, and you only give me 10 minutes for the carriage? What's the meaning of that?" I understand the carriage driver is in a hurry and wants to earn more money, but you can schedule the carriages, instead of having the same carriage for both ways. I don't know if they understood, but they didn't reply. Here's a panoramic view of the scenic area; only about a third is open now! In conclusion, the scenery is beautiful, but a reminder: if you're going to see a 3,000-year-old poplar forest 😀, don't expect every tree to have leaves 😛.
The poplar trees are beautiful, especially the panoramic view from the beacon tower – it's truly breathtaking. The area also boasts historical and cultural significance, having been an important stop on the ancient Silk Road. Overall, it's well worth a visit and offers excellent value for money.
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Daolang Tribe
4.4
/5
273 reviews
6.5
From MXN$115.89
89.7 km from downtown
Phone +8609976716777
Address: Yumandiankou, Awati County, Aksu City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
Colorful chrysanthemums in autumn
Golden ginkgo & blue sky
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The theme is poplar trees and their spirit, and it tells the story of a group of primitive spiritualists who, amidst religious conflict, remain steadfast in their faith. The scenery is beautiful and well worth a visit. The entire tour takes about seven or eight hours. We spent five hours exploring, but still missed some attractions. It's perfect for family outings, with a botanical garden and zoo within the complex. Tickets are affordable.
I didn't expect to get a surprise. It was free. The scenic area is still worth visiting. There was a city opening ceremony and performances. There was a large poplar forest. It was a pity that I came a little early and it was not yet yellow.
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4
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Qiongkushitai Village
4.7
/5
123 reviews
5.9
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8618099412818
Address: Qiongkushitaicun, Tekes, Ili, Xinjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Wavy fall landscape of the grassland ravines
A Colorful Sea of Flowers in a Natural Painting
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Change a way to experience life: poor mobile phone signal, (put down the mobile phone), live in a cabin or a boudoir, bow the body in the morning, look at the door, your own lawn, you can go as far as you want to go!
It takes an hour to get into the fairyland in the mountains. There are herds of cattle and sheep, green mountains, and birds flying. It's like a paradise. Slow down your pace, calm your mind, ride a horse and take a look. It's pretty good.
No.
5
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Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon
4.6
/5
2193 reviews
7.5
From MXN$103.02
Based on 13 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609977798838
Address: Mountainous area north of No. 1025, 217 National Road, Kuqa County, Aksu, 64 kilometers north of Kuqa County
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
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This canyon is different in style from the Wensu Grand Canyon, and it's really fun. It takes over an hour to walk in and out. You can also take a car or ride a camel. It's actually not very far. It's very interesting! Worth a visit!
The Tianshan Mountains boast breathtaking natural wonders. Standing within the canyon and looking up at the rock walls, one sees spacious courtyards, massive rock domes, and narrow slits of sky.
The trail is pedestrian-friendly; no shuttle bus is needed, and the path is gentle, only about 2km long.
No.
6
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Xinjiang Tianshan Tomur Scenic Area Grand Canyon
4.7
/5
754 reviews
7.1
From MXN$89.88
Based on 7 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609976796105
Address: Near the 306 county road in the Kirgiz ethnic township of Bozidun, Wensu County, Aksu City
Recommended sightseeing time: 4–5 hours
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If you come to Aksu, you must visit the Grand Canyon. It's really big and breathtaking! You can also see snow-capped mountains. Walking from No. 3 to No. 4, taking photos along the way, is truly amazing.
The scenery is beautiful, but transportation is inconvenient. The platform for booking the shuttle bus is extremely complicated; I spent ages trying to figure out which route to choose, and there was no tutorial. In the end, I just chose the popular route below, which eliminates the need to select locations manually: Aksu-Tacun-Grand Canyon (I misunderstood that Tacun also stops there, but I was only going to the Grand Canyon, so this was the correct route). I also don't understand why the ticket QR code isn't displayed at the main entrance; you have to walk a long way from the boarding area to the back to scan it. The buses are infrequent and small, with only a few seats. There's a risk of not getting a ticket if you go at the last minute, and even if you do, the time allotted for sightseeing is very short. The four-hour visit felt rushed, with the entire trip consisting of fast walking.
No.
7
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Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area
4.3
/5
448 reviews
6.8
From MXN$103.02
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609996024789
Address: 17 kilometers from 758 County Road, Zhaosu County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
366 positive reviews
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An underrated tourist attraction. When people mention Zhaosu, many think of Xiatu, but Zhaosu Wetland Park has the Tekes River, Ili horses, and grasslands. You can also see horses bathing in the river and witness Kazakh love stories (girls chasing each other on horseback), etc.!
We all came here to watch the Heavenly Horses Bathing in the River. There seemed to be about a hundred of them running majestically, but the distance they ran was quite short, only six times in total. They were so fast at grabbing sheep that the show was over just as we reached the front of the performance venue.
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