1, Zephyr Golden Lake Poplar National Forest Park
Coordinates: 40 kilometers southwest of Zephyr County, Zephyr Forest Field.
Best viewing period: October 10 to 15, the viewing period will last until the end of October.
Guide: Zephyr Golden Lake Yang Guojia Forest Park, located along the Yarkant River, covers an area of 40,000 acres, and the natural poplar forest covers 30,000 acres. In the fall, the yellow leaves are picturesque, poplar, blue water, oasis, the Gobi's unique natural features show people a unique and beautiful picture. Within the poplar king, folk culture performance area, intellectual compound, longevity folk culture village and many other attractions.
Recommendation for card-carrying projects: On October 23, Zephyr County will hold a poplar festival with the theme of love. Visitors are recommended to view the poplar during this period. The poplar growing in the scenic area near the water is romantic and beautiful, suitable for traveling and wedding photography.
2, Luntai County Tarim Poplar Forest National Forest Park
Coordinates: 70 kilometers south of Luntai County. The best viewing period is from October 15th to 20th, and the viewing period lasts until November 10th.
Guide: The scenic spot is located in the middle reaches of the Tarim River, with more than 400,000 acres of poplar forests, and is the core area of the Tarim Poplar Forest Reserve. The forest park has been selected as one of the "Ten Most Beautiful Forest Parks in China" by China National Geographic magazine.
Recommended items: There is a 13-kilometer small railroad in the scenic area. You can take the small train through the meadows, red willows, reeds and Chayang River to enjoy the scenery. Along the way, you can also see swans, ducks, geese, seagulls and other waterfowl flying in flocks and singing on the lake.
3, Yuli County, Luobu people village
Location: 35 kilometers southwest of Yuli County, 85 kilometers south of Korla.
Best viewing period: October 20 to 25, the viewing period lasts until early November.
Guide: Lobu Village scenic spot is located in the lower reaches of the Ta River, south of the Taklamakan Desert. It is a tourist area with different natural sceneries and beautiful ecological environment integrating desert, poplar, rivers and lakes. Visitors can not only enjoy the poplar, but also can slide sand hills, ride camels, desert cross-country, desert glider.
Recommended card project: Kapeng is the unique fishing boat of the Luobu people. Standing in a boat chiseled from all poplar, you control your balance with one oar and swim freely in the sea. You catch up with me, unique and exciting. Tourists can also participate in the experience.
4, Shaya County poplar forest
Location: about 250km from Aksu City, about 50km from Kuche City. the best viewing period is from October 25 to 30, the viewing period lasts until November 20th.
Travel Guide: Shaya County has a primitive poplar forest with an area of nearly 2 million acres, which is known as the largest native poplar forest in the world. Shaya poplar forest driving tour is the best choice. Moon Bay is brimming with water, and Kokleta River Tribe is rich in farming, fishing and hunting culture. The poplar, the demon of the forest, dead for a thousand years, but still pale and fascinating.
Recommended card project: driving through the "139 poplar secret driving highway", you can travel through the original dense primitive poplar forest, string Xingxing Lake, Paman Lake, Cochelle River Tribe, Moon Bay, Shayan Zhou and other 9 typical Tahe poplar desert integrated landscape. Attractive local specialties such as Shaya Grilled Fish, Red Willow Barbecue, Earthen Naan, Xiao Long Bao and Whole Sheep are also worth trying.