Xinjiang huyanglin photography

In autumn and October, the strongest color must be Populus euphratica.

This is a tree with a strange color. Not only does its appearance make you feel the magnificence of nature, but it is also cold-resistant and alkali-resistant, tenacious and unyielding, which itself embodies the miracle of life. Otherwise, many people say that there are thousands of trees in the world, and only it "lives for a thousand years, never fails after death, and lasts for a thousand years".

90% of Populus euphratica forests in the world are distributed in China, and the hottest Populus euphratica forest in China is located in Ejina, but it is also the place with the most tourists.

One must go to Populus euphratica once in one's life, but not necessarily to Ejina. Next, I will take you to these places to see the unique Populus euphratica forest.

I. Tarim Populus euphratica Forest in Luntai

It is located in the hinterland of the magnificent Taklimakan desert, driving all the way along the straight oil desert highway, surrounded by clusters of Populus euphratica forests, and the landscape is magnificent and unforgettable.

The total area of Populus euphratica forest here is 100 square kilometers. It is not only one of the oldest, largest, most complete and primitive Populus euphratica forests in the world, but also the biggest scenic spot of Populus euphratica forests. This is an ideal golden passage in road trip, with a long desert and beautiful scenery.

The Tarim River twists and turns here, forming countless rivers. Autumn is the golden Populus euphratica forest. The golden Populus euphratica by the lake is reflected in the water, and the water is also dyed golden. A special sightseeing train with a length of 13 km shuttles through the endless golden ocean, and visitors can see the beautiful scenery of Populus euphratica forest, willow bushes, reeds and forest lakes. Along the way, you can stand on a 24-meter-high observation deck overlooking the panoramic Populus euphratica forest.

During the "Tarim Populus euphratica Festival" from June to October in 5438, the park will hold large-scale folk song and dance performances and folk garden activities such as camel racing, goat shooting and chicken fighting. Populus euphratica forest in Tarim was once rated as one of the top ten most beautiful forests in China by chinese national geography magazine.

Coordinates: South Desert Highway, Lunnan Town, luntai county, Bayinguoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang.

Admission: 40 yuan (driving into 30 yuan/train), sightseeing train 100 yuan.

The best viewing period: 65438+1October 20th to165438+1early October.

Two. Yiwu Populus euphratica forest

Populus euphratica forest in Yiwu covers an area of 480,000 mu. The Populus euphratica forest here is one of the three oldest extant Populus euphratica forests in the world, and it is also the closest Populus euphratica forest to the city, with the age of 3,000, 4,000 and 6,000 years respectively. Experts say that Populus euphratica is the most unique trunk on the earth, the oldest Populus euphratica on the earth and the closest Populus euphratica to the city on the earth.

Populus euphratica in Yiwu, as a kind of Populus euphratica, is the oldest poplar tree species in the world today and is known as a "living fossil". Its vitality is extremely tenacious, and it has amazing drought resistance, sandstorm resistance and saline-alkali resistance, so it is known as the "desert warrior".

Walking into the Populus euphratica forest in Yiwu is like walking into the Populus euphratica forest museum. Due to the hardships of growth, Populus euphratica in Yiwu has a unique shape, which is simply a combination of root carving art and bonsai art. It has high ornamental value and gives people beautiful enjoyment, which is very suitable for professional artistic photography. Populus euphratica forest scenic area is very large, with a 40-kilometer tour circle, so you need to drive in.

Coordinates: 10km east of Naomaohu Town, Yiwu County, Hami, Xinjiang.

Admission: 35 yuan (vehicles enter each 50 yuan)

Third, the wood base Populus euphratica forest.

Rem Populus euphratica forest is located on the edge of the desert, near Mingsha Mountain, covering an area of more than 30 square kilometers. It is one of the oldest Populus euphratica forests in the world with a history of 65 million years. And the distribution of Populus euphratica forest here is different from other places. The Populus euphratica forests here are all dominated by the sky, and they all look weather-beaten and retain the ancient original features.

When you walk into the wooded Populus euphratica forest, what comes to your face is a primitive breath, which will make you feel the rhythm of a primitive life. There are about 27,000 Hu Yangshu trees over 400 years old here, of which the largest Populus euphratica is 6 meters high, and only three people can be embraced here, with a diameter of 3. 1 m, and it is known as the "king of Populus euphratica in the world".

What impressed me most here was the posture of these Populus euphratica. These thick trunks have different shapes, some spread their wings like Kun Peng, and some raise their hooves like a fine horse. They are a kind of uncut beauty without any artificial traces.

Coordinates: 30 kilometers north of Rem Mingsha Mountain, Changji Prefecture, Xinjiang.

Admission: 70 yuan.

The best viewing period: 65438+1October 20th to165438+1early October.

Four. Populus euphratica forest in Bachu

Populus euphratica forest in Bachu is located in bachu county, distributed in the middle and lower reaches of the Yarkant River, with an area of 310.6 million mu. It is the largest natural Populus euphratica forest in the world. The ancient Yarkant River forms a rippling lake here, scattered in the vast sea of Populus euphratica, giving people a pure beauty that returns to nature and transcends secular life.

There are more than 60 million Populus euphratica forests here, and the trees here are relatively young, with an average age of 280 years. The largest Populus euphratica forest has a history of 1 100 years, with a height of more than 20 meters and a diameter of 2.7 meters, covering an area of one mu. Looking closely at Populus euphratica in Bachu, there are three leaf shapes, some are slender as silk, some are charming as willow leaves, and some are round as copper coins, so they are also called "three-leaf holy trees".

Populus euphratica forest in autumn is like a magnificent picture. Under the blue sky, this golden world is full of rich ancient flavor and desolate desert, which is intoxicating and shocking the hearts of tourists.

Address: bachu county, Kashgar, Xinjiang.

Tickets: None.

The best viewing period: 65438+1October 20th to165438+1early October.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) Populus euphratica forest in Jinta, Gansu Province

Jinta Populus euphratica forest is located in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province. It is an artificially planted Populus euphratica forest with dense distribution and good growth. It is a part of the Three North Shelterbelt System. This 10,000-mu artificial Populus euphratica forest has formed this desert oasis with a length of 20 kilometers and a width of 5 kilometers through the unremitting efforts of several generations of forest farmers for more than half a century since the 1950s.

In the golden autumn of October, Populus euphratica stands in the desert like a golden umbrella in the sun, and visitors seem to be in a golden world and linger.

Jinbo Lake is named after the golden reflection of Populus euphratica. The lake here is crystal clear and blue. In the sunshine, golden leaves, blue sky and lake water complement each other, which is particularly charming. Known as the most beautiful place in autumn in Gansu.

Landmark: West Chaohu Forest Farm, Jinta County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province

Tickets: 65 yuan (Ctrip)

6. Populus euphratica forest in Huludao, Yuli

This is a very special scenic spot of Populus euphratica forest, which is different from Populus euphratica forest growing in the desert. It is a very primitive scenic spot of Populus euphratica forest, with blue lakes, beautiful sand dunes and autumn-soaked Populus euphratica forest. Populus euphratica and the lake lie in the desert, which is the Populus euphratica forest in Huludao.

Huludao is a gourd-shaped lake located in the lower reaches of Tarim River, just like a paradise in the desert. Every late autumn, the lakeshore will be dyed golden by Hu Yangshu, and the forests with eyes full of gold will be dyed. Surrounded by Populus euphratica, reeds with rippling blue waves, vast deserts and quiet lakes are intertwined, showing a beautiful scenery under the blue sky, rendering the autumn colors to the extreme, making people fascinated and lingering.

Populus euphratica forest in Huludao was unknown to the outside world in the past. Compared with the Populus euphratica forest growing in the desert, the Populus euphratica forest here is more agile and enchanting. Due to the unique scenery, it has attracted countless photographers and tourists to visit in the past two years.

Best viewing time: 65438+1mid-October to165438+1mid-October.

Seven, Golmud Populus euphratica forest

The only Populus euphratica forest in Qinghai is about 60 kilometers away from Golmud City, with the towering Kunlun Mountain in the south and the vast Gobi Desert in the north. A seasonal river named Tolahai passes through the sand, and Populus euphratica forest is sandwiched in the middle of the desert. It is the highest Populus euphratica forest in the world, with an altitude of 2770 meters.

This Populus euphratica forest is 7 kilometers wide from north to south and 6 kilometers long from east to west. Because Populus euphratica has strong tolerance to drought and salinity in the desert, it still survives tenaciously in the harsh environment in the hinterland of Golmud. There are also psammophytes such as reeds, Haloxylon ammodendron, yellow willow, salt claws and camel thorns in the forest.

Throughout the year, Populus euphratica has its own characteristics, and autumn is the most elegant. The Populus euphratica forest in late autumn is golden, which dyes the whole desert golden, making people feel the beauty of nature and the tenacity of life.

The autumn color of Populus euphratica under the snow-capped mountains is very quiet and beautiful, but it also presents a kind of sadness and vicissitudes. In the past, the Populus euphratica forest here was once very lush, stretching for dozens of miles. Populus euphratica forest overcame sandstorm, cold and drought, but in the 1960s and 1970s, it did not escape the axe of illegal loggers and the trampling of cattle and sheep. Populus euphratica forest has become sparse and mixed after being cut down in large quantities.

Coordinates: In Tolahai Animal Husbandry Bureau, Golmud City, Qinghai Province.

Best viewing time: 65438+1October-165438+1early October.

Tickets: None.

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