A good place to enjoy the scenery in autumn, the Populus euphratica forest in the Ejina Desert, the golden desert

For a long time, I have always had a long-cherished wish to go to the Northwest in autumn to see the beautiful golden scenery. After a long journey, I finally arrived at the Ejina Populus euphratica forest that I had longed for in the golden autumn of October.

Ejina Banner is a banner under the Alxa League of the Mongolian Autonomous Region. Everyone who has read Zhang Yimou's "Hero" knows that this is the hometown of Populus euphratica and the residence of the desert. There are few beautiful people in the poplar forest in the desert, so there is no need to crowd around and everyone should follow the herd. Every October, many photography enthusiasts come here to take pictures. This time, we chose to start from Chongqing. The following is the itinerary.

The itinerary is as follows:

DAY1: Chongqing-Yinchuan (airplane)

DAY2: Yinchuan-Ejina Banner (depart in the morning and arrive in the evening)

DAY3: Ruyi Bridge - Shuijing Populus - Desert Pastoral - Weushui Riverside - Desert Station - Hongliu Bay

DAY4: Ejina Banner - Yinchuan

DAY5: Yinchuan - Chongqing

Ruyi Bridge

There are one to eight bridges in the scenic area. Each bridge has a different scenery of Populus euphratica forest. Take the sightseeing bus from the main entrance of the scenic area to the ticket gate, and then you can start from Along the way to Ruyi Bridge, you can enjoy the natural scenery of eight bridges such as Tantu Bridge, Water Bridge, S Dam, and Suoyuan Bridge.

Shuijing Populus euphratica

A relatively famous scenic spot, every tree is a scene, there are sceneries everywhere, there are water, trees and reflections, blue sky and white clouds, yellow leaves, dead trees, desert , green branch water pool, a variety of colors mixed together, really beautiful enough, being in it, like a painting, is an excellent location for the reflection of the Populus euphratica forest in the desert. Be sure to go early as there will be fewer people, making it easier to take photos.

Desert Pastoral

The train can stop at every scene, or you can choose to quietly enjoy the beautiful scenery on the plank road. At dusk, the desert countryside looks quiet and peaceful, and the addition of a few cows adds a lot of different artistic conception to the scene.

Weishui River

One of the must-see attractions, you can enjoy the beauty here from morning to night. The Heihe River beside the Weoshui River is very open. There are many ancient Populus euphratica trees on both sides of the river. The beauty here is really a gift from nature. In the morning, you can take pictures of the sunrise even if you don't sleep in. One lake and one scene, accompanied by a small boat. Calm and vivid, the sunset in the evening renders the scenery of all things in the world. This is also a protected area, so remember to protect the environment.

Desert Station

For this situation and scene, the most appropriate way to describe this place is as the lonely smoke in the desert and the sun setting over the long river. You can take photos and experience this attraction. The Desert Station is a project in the desert. It is suitable for young people. You can ride a camel and enjoy the beautiful scenery while walking. This is the first time I have seen the desert seriously. The feeling is self-evident. Yu, facing the setting sun, the camel bells in front of me are walking in the desert. The scenery is really beautiful.

There are also exciting desert off-road vehicles, off-road off-road motorcycles and the like which are super fun, especially the off-road sand washing feels great, it’s wild and exciting~

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From a new perspective, the embellishment of Hongliu Bay can be said to add color to the entire scenic spot, forming a natural picture. It is recommended to wear red, white, and blue clothes when taking photos here to make it easier to be photographed.

Accommodation recommendations

The most important thing you care about when traveling is accommodation. In addition to the gifted business hotel and the Desert Populus euphratica theme hotel, we can also recommend you to stay in a self-driving campground. There are also 28 "detached villas" composed of special-shaped shell houses. The room types include double standard rooms and double double rooms. The supporting facilities in the rooms are quite complete, including bathrooms, air conditioning and hot water. There are also light luxury tents, yurts, etc. next to it~

This is a pure and beautiful fairy tale world. The lush creatures growing in the desert have infinite attraction. Its beauty only comes once a year. In just twenty days, it is indeed unreservedly beautiful, releasing the energy of life to its fullest and stunning the world.

Ejina attracts tourists with its unique charm. The Populus euphratica forest has been standing for thousands of years and is waiting for your arrival. Don’t miss the beautiful scenery this season, meet your loved ones and get drunk in the beautiful scenery. Autumn scenery of Populus euphratica~

TIPS for Populus euphratica forest scenic area in the desert:

Scenic area opening hours: September 24th - November 1st

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Matinee show: 6.30-10.00, night show: 19.00-21.00

Scenic spot tickets: full price 120 yuan/person, discounts for seniors and students

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1. Ejina Populus euphratica Scenic Area*** has Badao Bridge. The most worth visiting are Erdao Bridge, Sidao Bridge and Badao Bridge (Sixdao Bridge has not yet been developed). Recommended ways to play: One bridge → Eight bridges (watching the sunrise and riding a camel) → Seven bridges → Four bridges → Three bridges → Two bridges (Populus euphratica sunset and night view of Populus euphratica) → One bridge.

2. If you want to take beautiful photos in the Populus euphratica forest, it is recommended to wear red, white, and blue clothes. This can form a beautiful visual contrast with the golden Populus euphratica, and the effect is super good

3 .When night falls, the Erdao Bridge in Ejina Scenic Area is brightly lit and the river is sparkling. It is very quiet and beautiful. Photographers can wait here to take photos of Populus euphratica star trails.

4. There is no public transportation to Populus euphratica Scenic Area. You can only take a taxi or charter a car. Most of them are vans, and the one-way cost is about 100 yuan/car.

Clothing preparation:

1. Mainly winter clothes, with a small amount of autumn and summer clothes (to prevent weather changes)

2. The desert area is windy , prepare a hat, scarf, sunglasses, portable water bottle, sports shoes or hiking shoes, etc.

3. Prepare some regular medicines (cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine, etc.), and also prepare some glucose to replenish your physical strength< /p>

4. Ejina has strong sunshine and dry weather, so be sure to prepare lipstick and sunscreen