New Autumn Route in Southern Xinjiang～

Stunning Golden Poplar in Autumn! 3-Day Self-Drive Memory-Busting Guide in Luntai County 🍁 💥 Reasons to Go: Desert Spirit! Millennium-old Golden Poplar Symphony 🌅 World’s Largest Pristine Golden Poplar Forest! Full golden filter effect guaranteed! 📍 Location: North side of the People's Government of Lunnan Town, Luntai County 🚗 Travel Tips: About 6 hours self-drive from Urumqi Recommended 4WD off-road vehicle! Be cautious on some sandy road sections 🔥 3-Day Highlight Route: 1️⃣ DAY 1 Wild Desert Route Tahe Bridge ➡️ Golden Corridor 40 km of golden poplar corridor! Stunning aerial shots 📸 Tips: Arrive at the viewing platform 1 hour before sunset 2️⃣ DAY 2 Secret Hiking Route Water Poplar Protection Area ➡️ Wild Camel Observation Point Encounter desert spirits! Camel herd alert 🦋 ⚠️ Hiking gear: trekking poles + high-top shoes essential 3️⃣ DAY 3 Photography Wrap-up Route Deadwood Area ➡️ King Poplar Tree Millennium-old tree king is breathtaking! Prepare your phone tripod 🍢 Food Arsenal: Red Willow BBQ: freshly skewered and grilled roadside Kumaichi: specialty grilled buns with juicy explosion warning Tahe Wild Fish Feast: hidden menu at guesthouses 🏨 Overnight Guide: Hotels in Luntai County or campsite in scenic area Experience starry sky tents at the campsite ⛺ 💣 Pitfall Alert: Leaves are the most golden at the end of October! Bring enough power banks + camera batteries Windproof face mask is a must! Sand gets everywhere