Top Ten Best Populus euphratica Attractions in Xinjiang Where is the most spectacular Populus euphratica forest in Xinjiang?

Why not go see the spectacular Populus euphratica forest? There are many Populus euphratica attractions worth visiting in Xinjiang, many of which are very famous tourist attractions! Let’s take a look next! See below for details.

1. Luntai Populus euphratica

Luntai County, affiliated to the Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang, is located in the west of the Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, and at the northern edge of the Tarim Basin. . Its geographical coordinates are 8338 to 8525 east longitude and 4105 to 4232 north latitude. It has a warm temperate continental arid climate.

Taihe Populus euphratica forest road trip guide

Coordinates: Tahe Populus euphratica scenic spot in Luntai County is located 70 kilometers away from the southern desert highway in Luntai County, Xinjiang.

Estimated viewing period: October 20 to early November (depending on weather)

Self-driving: Tarim Desert Highway

Xinjiang from 2010 to 2010 The vast majority of Populus euphratica is distributed in the Tarim Basin and both sides of the Tarim River. Tarim Populus euphratica National Forest Park is located 70 kilometers away from the desert highway in Luntai County. It is the core area of ??the Tarim Populus euphratica reserve and the largest and most concentrated area of ??Populus euphratica in Xinjiang.

Best viewing period: mid-October to early November.

Tour route: Take the shuttle bus to Luntai County at Korla Passenger Terminal, and then transfer to Taheqiao Town at Luntai County Passenger Terminal. You can go directly to the entrance of Populus euphratica National Forest Park.

2. Tarim Populus euphratica National Forest Park

There are many Populus euphratica forests in Xinjiang, among which the Populus euphratica forest in Yiwu is the most unique. Mid-October is the right time to go to Yiwu to see Populus euphratica. Not only can you see the original appearance of Populus euphratica in Hanhai, but you can also see the golden Populus euphratica forest in late autumn.

Best viewing period: mid-October to early November.

Tour route: You can drive from Urumqi to Hami, then take S249 and S302 to Naomaohu Town in Yiwu County. You can also take the Lanxin High-speed Railway to Hami Station and take the shuttle bus to Naomaohu Town at Hami Passenger Terminal. Humao Town is 73 kilometers away from the north of Yiwu County and 50 kilometers away from the China-Mongolia border. If you want to visit Populus euphratica in Humao, you must apply for a border management zone pass at the Yiwu County Border Defense Department in advance.

3. Yiwu Populus euphratica forest

Rem Populus euphratica forest is on the edge of the Gurbantunggut Desert, and Mingsha Mountain is about 30 kilometers away from the Populus euphratica forest. After seeing Populus euphratica, many tourists will go to Mingsha Mountain to feel the vastness of the desert and appreciate the dripping sand. Mingsha Mountain stretches for dozens of kilometers and is spectacular.

The best viewing period: early October to early November.

Tour route: Self-driving is the best choice to go to Remmu Poplar Forest. After "Journey to the West" left Rem County, we drove for more than an hour to Mingsha Mountain Scenic Area; we continued on for about 30 kilometers to reach Rem Euphratica Scenic Area.

4. Mulei Populus euphratica forest

The Yasidun Forest Farm is located 36 kilometers southwest of Zepu County, covering an area of ??40,000 acres. Its biggest feature is the water. The unique natural features of "poplar euphratica, water, oasis, and Gobi" show people the unique scenery of the frontier outside the Great Wall. Best viewing period: mid-October to mid-November.

Recommended route: Take the train and get off at Kashgar Station, then take a bus to Zepu County, then take a bus at the county bus station to Jinhu Yangguojia Forest Park.

5. Zepujinhuyang National Forest Park

It is located at the intersection of National Highway 314 and Provincial Highway S215, 270 kilometers away from Kashgar. This Populus euphratica forest covers an area of ??210,700 hectares and is currently one of the largest Populus euphratica forest distribution areas in the world.

The best viewing period: mid-to-late October to early November.

Recommended route: Take a bus from Bachu County Bus Terminal to Populus euphratica National Forest Park.

6. Bachu Populus euphratica National Forest Park

It is 35 kilometers away from Shaya County and covers an area of ??more than 1,000 acres. It integrates various poplar landscapes such as wetland poplar, Gobi poplar, and desert poplar.

Best viewing period: mid-October to mid-November.

Recommended route: Drive about 35 kilometers southeast from Shaya County.

7. Shaya Populus euphratica Forest Natural Park

Located in Urho Town, Karamay City, with a total area of ??300,000 acres, it is a large Populus euphratica forest with a concentrated distribution in northern Xinjiang.

Best viewing period: late Seth

Best viewing period: late September to late October.

Recommended route: Take a bus from Korla City and drive more than 70 kilometers east to Dunkuotan Township, Yuli County. You will reach the scenic spot along the Tarim River.

8. Wuerhe Populus euphratica forest

The Populus euphratica forest in the Laolong River Populus Garden in Changji City is about 15 kilometers long from north to south and 5 kilometers wide from east to west. It is very spectacular.

Best viewing period: mid-October to early November.

Recommended route: Take a bus to Yazhong Mall in Changji City, Urumqi City, and then take a bus to Laolonghe Poplar Forest Park.