Best navigation guide for self-driving in Xinjiang's Populus euphratica forest!

In addition to the small train, Luntai Populus euphratica forest has many hidden beautiful sceneries 【🏞️Scenic Area Introduction】 Luntai Tarim Populus euphratica Forest Park is located in the middle reaches of the Tarim River on the northeastern edge of the Taklimakan Desert, 70 km south of Luntai County, Bazhou. It is the largest original Populus euphratica forest park in Xinjiang, and the most concentrated area of original Populus euphratica forest in the Tarim River Basin. 【🍂Best Viewing Time】: Mid to late October to mid-November 【🍁Recommended Attractions】 In addition to the famous Populus euphratica forest train, there are also these: 1⃣️Crescent-shaped Lake: It looks like a crescent moon from an aerial view, surrounded by many towering ancient Populus euphratica trees, with stunning scenery, perfect for taking photos. 「📌Location」Opposite the main entrance of Luntai Tarim Populus euphratica Forest Park, no ticket is required. 「🚙How to Get There」Off-road vehicles can drive directly in with four-wheel drive, and the route can refer to the satellite map; if not an off-road vehicle, you can park on the unpaved side road and walk in the direction of the satellite map. 2⃣️Strange Populus euphratica Forest: Drive into the Populus euphratica forest park, and after about 10 km, you will see a boardwalk with many strangely shaped Populus euphratica trees. 3⃣️Qia Yang River Wetland Thousand Bird Lake: The Thousand Bird Lake in the depths of the Qia Yang River Wetland is the only water Populus euphratica wetland landscape in the park. If you have a drone, you can take off at the Qia Yang River train station and fly along the railway line to see it; if you don't have a drone, you can take the train or walk along the railway line to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Populus euphratica forest. 【🎫Ticket Information】: Ticket CNY 40/person; Shuttle bus CNY 25/person; Self-driving ticket CNY 218/car 【📷Photography Tips】 For ground photography, it is recommended to use 14-24mm and 24-70mm lenses. Populus euphratica trees are huge, so use a 14-24mm ultra-wide-angle lens for close-up shots, and a 24-70mm lens for distant Populus euphratica forest views. 【🚙Transportation Guide】 The scenic area is about 70 km from Luntai County, and self-driving is allowed in the scenic area. It is recommended to drive or charter a car to get there, and navigate to: