Duo Bagou Poplar Gorge in Akesai | Gansu's Hidden Water Poplar Forest

Who says poplars can only be seen in Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia? Duo Bagou in Akesai, Gansu, hides a unique poplar gorge where desert, clear springs, and golden poplars coexist, known as the "Third Dream of Poplars"! 📌Detailed Address: Duobagou Poplar Gorge, Akesai Kazakh Autonomous County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province 🚗Transportation Tips: Self-driving is recommended. Depart from Jiuquan or Dunhuang, take the G3011 Expressway to Akesai, then follow navigation for about 1 hour. National roads have strict speed limits, and some sections are gravel roads, so an SUV is recommended. 🎫Tickets: Entrance fee is 20 yuan, vehicle entry fee is 50 yuan per car 🍁Best Time to View Poplars: From mid-October to the end of October each year, the poplar leaves turn golden, and the reflections in the water are stunning! 📸Outfit Suggestions: Red, white, or traditional Hanfu long dresses are recommended to create a striking contrast with the golden poplars, making every photo look like a masterpiece. TIPS: Passing other vehicles inside is quite difficult. Private cars should avoid driving off the road as it’s easy to get stuck. There is almost no signal inside, and rescue is impossible if you go too far. Save this now, and go check it out this autumn before the crowds arrive!