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Southern Xinjiang Populus Euphratica Forest | The Best Viewing Guide for 90% of the World's Golden Miracle!

"Born to live for a thousand years, die but not fall for a thousand years, fall but not decay for a thousand years" 🌳 The Populus euphratica forest in Southern Xinjiang is a golden miracle gifted by time! Every year from October to November, this place turns into a sea of gold, showcasing 90% of China's Populus euphratica beauty! 😍 📅【2025 Peak Viewing Period Prediction】 Attention‼️ Authoritative release from Xinjiang Climate Center👇 📍Luntai County Best viewing: 10.18-11.4 Location: Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park, Luntai County Must-visit: The "Time Tunnel" of morning mist + sunrise, perfect for blockbuster photos! 🌅 📍Shaya County Best viewing: 10.18-11.4 Location: 139 Populus Euphratica Secret Road, Shaya County Highlight: Drive through the golden Populus Euphratica avenue 🚗, with desert and villages along the way as beautiful as a palette! 📍Yuli County Best viewing: 10.20-11.5 Location: Lop Nur National Wetland Park, Yuli County Feature: Water reflections of Populus euphratica, a true "Mirror of the Sky" feeling! 🌊 📍Bachu County Best viewing: 10.21-11.7 Location: 3.16 million mu (about 210,000 hectares) of original Populus euphratica forest, Bachu County World record: The largest contiguous Populus euphratica forest in the world! 🤩 📍Zepu County Best viewing: Late October to early November Location: Jinhu Populus Euphratica National Forest Park, Zepu County Fairyland photo spot: "Water-reflected Populus euphratica" with 40,000 mu of golden reflections, super dreamy! 📸 ⚠️Important Reminder: There will be temperature drops and precipitation on 10.1-4 and 10.16-18 ❄️ Lowest temperature may drop below 4℃! Thick outerwear is a must! 🎒【Travel Tips】 👗Clothing: Thin sweater + sun protection clothes during the day, down jacket in the morning and evening 👟Shoes: Non-slip type (desert hiking can be tricky) 🚗Transportation: Recommended self-driving or chartered car (speed limit 40 km/h on Luntai-Yuli section) 💡Others: Remember to apply for a border pass in Kashgar in advance if going to Tashkurgan (free) 🌍【Value-packed 8-day Tour Route】 DAY1: Various places → Urumqi DAY2: Urumqi → Gangou Canyon → Bosten Lake → Korla DAY3: Korla → Luntai Populus Euphratica Forest → Kuqa Big Naan City → Kuqa DAY4: Kuqa → Kizil Grand Canyon → Aksu DAY5: Aksu → Kashgar Old Town → Rainbow Alley → Kashgar DAY6: Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Mustagh Glacier Park → Taxkorgan DAY7: Taxkorgan → Panlong Ancient Road → Bandier Lake → Kashgar DAY8: Return from Kashgar 📸Photo Tips: ☀️Sunlight filter: 9-11 AM morning light is the softest 🌅Sunset silhouette: Dusk is perfect for amazing shots! 👗Clothing suggestion: Wear warm-toned clothes to blend with the Populus euphratica This autumn, come to Southern Xinjiang to encounter a golden fairy tale! 🏜️
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