The Secret Populus Euphratica Forest of Yiwu, Xinjiang

“A Millennium Whisper in the Desert! The First Ever Complete Guide to the Secret Populus Euphratica Forest of Yiwu 🌵” The Totem of Life in the Death Zone! 450,000 mu of Populus euphratica forest facing Gobi storms, standing strong for three thousand years! 🌍 Location: Naomao Lake Town, Yiwu County, Hami City, Xinjiang ⏰ Time: Year-round 08:30-20:30 (Best light and shadow 3 hours before sunset) 🌟 Preparation Before the Trip 1️⃣ Windproof jacket + sunglasses: Gobi often has winds above level 6 all year round 2️⃣ High-top shoes: Avoid camel thorn in the sandy areas 🔥 Must-Visit Spots ▫️ Dead Tree Viewing Platform: The birthplace of death aesthetic masterpieces (wide-angle lens recommended) ▫️ Tree Soul Square: Touch the millennium tree king with a diameter of 3 meters ▫️ Starry Sky Camp: Milky Way visible to the naked eye (advance booking required for overnight stay) ⚠️ Hard-Learned Lessons • Sand surface temperature drops sharply to 5°C after 4 PM • No shops in the scenic area! Bring your own water • Drones require advance approval (border control area) 📸 Photo Tips 1. Silhouettes of dead tree stumps + gradient sand dunes (telephoto compression effect) 2. Use cracks in Populus euphratica as foreground to shoot star trails 3. Wear a red dress to contrast with the golden tree clusters 🌌 Hidden Activities Visit herders’ homes to drink camel milk / watch meteor showers at night / collect Gobi jade (digging around live tree roots is prohibited) 💡 Best Season: September 25 - October 20 (peak golden color period)