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Southern Xinjiang Hulu Island|3700 kilometers just for this water poplar forest

Dream come true! Real shots on October 17th📸 The water poplars in this desert secret spot in Southern Xinjiang are insanely beautiful‼️ ✨Highlights at a glance: - Climb to the highest point of the desert to overlook three world-class landscapes Lake🏞️ + Desert🏜️ + Poplar Forest🌳 in one - Currently 80% yellow, at the best viewing period - You can already see the golden romantic falling leaves🍂 - Fewer people and more beautiful scenery, better experience than Ejina! 🚩Travel tips: 📍Location: Hulu Island Scenic Area, Yuli County, Korla, Xinjiang ⏰Best time: Mid-October to early November 💡Tips: Bring a drone! The god’s-eye view is amazing 👉🏻My experience: I flew 3700 kilometers✈️ just for this view Watching the golden poplars reflected on the water at sunset is intoxicating The mix of desert + lake + poplar forest is stunning This is the romantic pinnacle of Southern Xinjiang in my heart💖 📸Photography tips: - Afternoon light is softer and better for photos - Wear bright clothes, a red dress with the golden background is perfect - Remember to bring a tripod for long exposure shots 💛If you miss it this year, you’ll have to wait a whole year Hurry up, everyone! Otherwise, it’s another 365 days~
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