Guide to the original Tarim Populus euphratica National Forest Park.

🌈Attraction Features: It is the largest primitive Populus euphratica forest park in Xinjiang and the place with the highest concentration of primitive Populus euphratica forests in the Tarim River Basin. It integrates the natural landscape of Tahe, Populus euphratica landscape and desert landscape. Populus euphratica is an ancient remnant tree species from the third century AD. It is a plant transformed after desertification. It is as precious as ginkgo and has tenacious vitality. It is known as a "living fossil". 📍Detailed address: 70 kilometers away from the South Desert Highway, Lunnan Town, Luntai County, Bayingol Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 🕐️Scenic area opening hours: 08:00-20:00 [Pushpin] Best travel time: Autumn from mid-October to mid-November 🚗Transportation guide: [Airplane]: You can take a plane to Korla Airport, and then transfer to other means of transportation to go to the National Forest Park. [HighSpeedRail] Train: You can take the train to Korla Station, and then transfer to other means of transportation to the Forest Park. [Car] Self-driving: Starting from Luntai County, drive about 70 kilometers along the desert road to get there. [Bus] Public transportation: Take the shuttle bus to Luntai County from Bazhou Bus Terminal, which runs every 30 minutes. The fare is 38 yuan and the journey takes about 2.5 hours. Then transfer to the shuttle bus to Taheqiao Town at Luntai Passenger Terminal, which runs every 2 hours. The fare is 18 yuan. Get off at the entrance of the park, and return to the roadside to take the shuttle bus from Taheqiao Town to Luntai County. Luntai The county has buses to Korla at 20:00 at the latest. ⛰Recommended attractions: [One] Populus euphratica sculpture garden: There are many sculptures with Populus euphratica as the theme, showing the tenacity and beauty of Populus euphratica. It’s a great place to take photos. [Two] Populus euphratica forest park: It is the core area of ​​the park and the best place to watch Populus euphratica. There is a large forest of Populus euphratica, with golden leaves in autumn, which is very beautiful. [Three] Desert Highway: You can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the desert here, which is a major feature of the park. 🎟️Ticket related: Tickets: 45 yuan/person Sightseeing ticket: 25 yuan/person Small train ticket: 100 yuan/person 🗓Travel route: [Sunset] Day 1: Visitor Service Center - Sightseeing Area - Populus euphratica Sculpture Garden - Populus euphratica Forest Park - Desert Highway - Cangtou Ancient City Ruins - Leisure and Entertainment Area. [CityDusk] The next day: Leisure and entertainment area - sightseeing train - Tarim River - Chayang River - Linzhong Lake - Tourist Service Center. 🍲Food recommendations: 1. Hand-picked rice: It uses mutton, radish, onion, etc. as the main ingredients and is delicious. 2. Noodles with meat: Place the roasted mutton on the noodles and eat together. 3. Thin-skin buns: They look like large steamed dumplings and have a generous amount of meat filling inside. 4. Tarim Lake grilled fish: It is grilled with fish from Tarim Lake as raw material and tastes delicious. 5. Sheep's trotters: Korla's special delicacy, the sheep's hooves are soft and tasty, without any smell. 6. Pulled Tiaozi: Commonly known as Xinjiang noodles, the noodles are chewy and paired with a variety of vegetables and meats, giving it a rich flavor. 7. Yogurt: rich in taste, sweet and sour, and can be eaten with fruits or nuts. 8. Milk tea: rich in flavor, with a variety of flavors to choose from. 9. Red willow barbecue: Lamb is grilled on skewers with red willow branches, giving it a unique aroma. 10. Special Liangpi: It has a smooth texture and is paired with chili oil, vinegar and other seasonings. It tastes sour and spicy. 11. Special baked rice cakes: Xinjiang’s traditional food, with a variety of flavors to choose from. 12. Populus euphratica sheep: Made from sheep in the Populus euphratica forest, the meat is delicious. 13. Populus euphratica: a local wild mushroom that is delicious and nutritious. 14. Grilled buns: one of Xinjiang’s specialty delicacies, stuffed with mutton, onions, etc., crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. 15. Fruit: There are also abundant fruits near the forest park, such as grapes, cantaloupe, watermelon, etc. You can taste local fresh fruits. 💗Other tips: ❶Bring appropriate clothing according to the season. The ultraviolet rays are strong and you need to pay attention to sun protection. The temperature is low in autumn, so prepare warm clothes. There are many mosquitoes, so take precautions. The climate is dry, so hydrate well. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and prepare enough food and water. ❷The Populus euphratica forest in the park is relatively dense. Pay attention to safety and do not climb or damage the trees. Do not destroy vegetation at will. ❸Abide by the park regulations, prohibit smoking, littering and other uncivilized behaviors, and protect the environment.