Gilded October, a rendezvous with the Populus euphratica in Dunhuang, stay at Apricot Hotel to enjoy the convenience of the Silk Road

💫Dunhuang's autumn is half the golden poplars and half the warmth of Apricot Hotel. Walk the sands to admire the poplars, return to a warm refuge, unlocking the dual beauty of the Silk Road in autumn. The most captivating scenery in Dunhuang in October is hidden in the Populus euphratica forest. When the autumn frost spreads over the ancient Silk Road, the once green poplars shed their youth and don a gilded armor, standing proudly in the desert and Gobi. Strolling through the forest, soft sand underfoot, layers of golden leaves overhead, sunlight filtering through the branches casting dappled shadows, the wind rustling the leaves as if telling the three-thousand-year-old Silk Road story. In the distance, the solitary desert smoke contrasts with the poplars; nearby, golden branches sway alongside visitors. You can touch the warmth of autumn with a raised hand and capture a millennia-old scene with a turn. Here, there is no urban clamor, only the quiet embrace of poplars and desert. Whether watching dew glisten on golden leaves in the morning or seeing the sunset bathe the poplars in a warm orange glow at dusk, every moment in Dunhuang’s Populus euphratica forest lets you understand the deep affection and spirit of the autumn desert. 📍Dunhuang Populus euphratica Forest (Wudun Village, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan, Gansu Province) October is the best viewing period; the entire golden forest sea is breathtaking! The scenic area is open from 8:00 to 19:30. Tips: 1. It’s recommended to enter around 4 PM; the poplars under the sunset are even more stunning. 2. Bring enough water and sun protection; there are few supply points inside the scenic area. 3. Wearing red or white clothes makes for great photos. 🏨Dunhuang Apricot Hotel (No. 113 Shazhou North Road) · A 5-minute walk to Shazhou Night Market, excellent location · Clean rooms and comfortable bedding, the front desk can help plan your itinerary · Friendly for self-driving travelers, with well-managed parking 🍴Food Recommendations Must-try: · Dunhuang donkey meat yellow noodles (old brand Daji) · Apricot peel water (a Dunhuang specialty, very refreshing) · Lamb skewers (any stall in the night market is delicious)