2024 Luntai Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

Next month's Populus euphratica forest in Xinjiang is undoubtedly the pinnacle of autumn scenery in China

🎈Deciding to go to Southern Xinjiang in autumn is largely because I want to witness the Populus euphratica forest there with my own eyes😍. The Populus euphratica tree is the only tree species in the world that is exclusively distributed in China👏! The Tarim Populus euphratica forest in Luntai, Xinjiang, is the largest and most complete natural Populus euphratica forest in the world, renowned for its spectacular scenery and unique ecological environment😎. Every autumn, many people travel here🥰. ⚠️The best time to visit the Luntai Populus euphratica forest is generally in mid to late October, lasting about 10 days😉. If the temperature is high, the Populus euphratica forest will turn yellow later, around the end of October😜. ‼️Travel tips: ✅There are 4 stops for the shuttle bus in the Luntai Populus euphratica forest park🚏. It only stops at the last stop when entering, and does not stop at the previous stops😃. The last stop is also where you can take the small train🚂. There are two routes for the small train, and if you are short on time, it is not recommended to take it as it is very time-consuming😅. You can walk along the tracks and by the river, the Populus euphratica trees by the water are extremely beautiful🤩. ✅The shuttle bus stops at every stop on the return journey😎. Stop 2 is highly recommended, as it is the essence of the Populus euphratica forest🥳! The various shapes of the Populus euphratica trees are stunning😍. The nearby Stop 1 also has beautiful Populus euphratica trees, and these two places should not be missed😉. ✅During the peak tourist season, there are many visitors, the shuttle bus is very crowded, and the waiting time is long😣. The Luntai Populus euphratica forest is very large, and if you have your own car, it is recommended to buy a ticket and drive in, which can save a lot of time and make it more convenient to explore😃. There are also beautiful Populus euphratica trees on both sides of the road outside the park gate, which are great for taking photos🤳. 📍Tarim Populus euphratica Forest Park, Luntai, Xinjiang. 🗓Best viewing period: late October to early November. 🎟Tickets: 40, round-trip shuttle bus 25 (unlimited times), small train 100, 200, self-driving car ticket 218.

Tarim Poplar Forest Park Travel Guide.

Tarim Poplar Forest Park is located in Luntai County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. It is a nature reserve on the edge of the Tarim Basin and is famous for its poplar forests. Poplar trees, known as "desert hero trees", can grow in extremely arid and saline-alkali soils, showing strong vitality. The park has large areas of poplar forests. Every autumn, the leaves of the poplar trees turn golden, creating a spectacular view that attracts many photography enthusiasts and tourists. In addition to poplar trees, there are also drought-tolerant plants such as red willows and tamarisks, which together form a unique desert ecosystem. In addition to the natural landscape, the park also has facilities such as viewing platforms and trails to help visitors better appreciate and understand this natural wonder. In addition, Tarim Poplar Forest Park is also an important base for studying arid zone ecology and conducting science education. The best time to visit Tarim Poplar Forest is usually in mid to late October each year. At this time, the leaves of the poplar trees are the most colorful, with golden and orange-red colors intertwined, forming a stark contrast with the blue sky and desert, showing a magnificent picture of nature. However, due to its remote location and special climate conditions, it is recommended to plan your trip in advance and take safety measures such as sun protection and hydration. Tarim Poplar Forest Park is not only a display of natural beauty, but also a valuable place for ecological research and environmental protection. Researchers here conduct in-depth research on the survival mechanisms of poplar trees, biodiversity, and desertification prevention strategies, providing valuable scientific evidence and practical cases for the restoration and protection of the ecological environment in arid regions around the world. At the same time, the park enhances the public's awareness of the importance of protecting the natural environment and maintaining ecological balance through ecological education activities, and promotes the concept of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. When exploring this magical land, visitors can also choose to participate in eco-tourism projects led by local guides. These professional guides not only provide professional knowledge about poplar trees and desert ecology, but also tell the touching stories behind the poplar forests and the cultural customs of the local Uighur people, adding a touch of humanistic feelings and depth to the journey. Riding or walking through the forest trails, listening to the whispers of the wind through the treetops, feeling the life force that has not been bent for thousands of years, every step seems to be a tribute to the miracle of nature. In order to protect this fragile ecosystem, Tarim Poplar Forest Park has implemented a series of protection measures, including limiting the number of tourists, regulating tourist behavior, and carrying out vegetation restoration and soil and water conservation projects, to ensure the sustainable inheritance of this world-class natural heritage. At the same time, it encourages tourists to adopt low-carbon and environmentally friendly travel methods, such as using public transportation to reach, not leaving any garbage, respecting the habits of wildlife, etc., and working together to maintain this unique green miracle on earth. In short, Tarim Poplar Forest Park is not only a breathtaking natural landscape, but also a living ecological education classroom and a treasure trove of scientific research, reminding people that while enjoying the gifts of nature, they must also take on the responsibility of protecting it. On this ancient and young land, every poplar tree bears witness to the tenacity of life and the magic of nature, waiting for every traveler to discover, understand, and cherish.

The Populus euphratica forest in Xinjiang next month is undoubtedly the top level of domestic autumn scenery.

When traveling to southern Xinjiang in autumn, it is largely due to the yearning for the Populus euphratica forest there. Populus euphratica, this unique tree species, is the only rare species in the world that is only distributed in China. The Luntai Tarim Populus euphratica forest in Xinjiang, as the largest and most complete natural Populus euphratica forest in the world, is famous for its magnificent scenery and unique ecological environment. Every autumn, there are endless tourists coming here for sightseeing. It should be noted that the best viewing period of Luntai Populus euphratica forest usually falls in mid-to-late October, and this golden period only lasts for about 10 days. If the temperature is high, the time for the Populus euphratica forest to turn yellow will be correspondingly delayed, and it will not be fully dressed in golden until the end of October. Here are some tips for you: First of all, there are 4 stations in the scenic bus in Luntai Populus euphratica forest park. When tourists enter the park, the scenic bus only stops at the last station, and the previous stations do not stop. This last stop is also the place to take the small train. The small train has two routes. However, if the time is tight, it is not recommended to take the small train, because this will take a lot of time. Tourists can choose to stroll along the railway and the river. The Populus euphratica forest by the water is very beautiful. Secondly, when the scenic bus returns, each station will stop in turn. Among them, it is strongly recommended that you go to the 2nd wooden plank road. This is the essence of the Populus euphratica forest. Various shapes of Populus euphratica trees are beautiful. The adjacent No. 1 wooden plank road, the Populus euphratica scenery is also very charming, these two places must not be missed. Furthermore, during the peak tourist season of Populus euphratica forest, there are many tourists, and the scenic bus is often crowded and the waiting time is long. The area of Luntai Populus euphratica forest is very large. If tourists drive by themselves, it is recommended to buy a car ticket and drive into the park for sightseeing. In this way, not only can a lot of time be saved, but it is also more convenient and comfortable to play. It is worth mentioning that the Populus euphratica on both sides of the road outside the park gate is also very beautiful. You can also take beautiful photos here. Attraction location: Luntai Tarim Populus euphratica forest park, Xinjiang. Best viewing period: Late October to early November. Ticket price: 40 yuan for tickets, 25 yuan for round-trip scenic bus (unlimited times), 100 yuan and 200 yuan for small trains, and 21 yuan for self-driving car tickets.

Did you know that 80% of China's poplar forests are in Xinjiang?

🍁 In autumn, most people will go to the Ejina Banner Poplar Forest, but did you know that 80% of China's poplar forests are in Xinjiang? The Tarim Poplar Forest in Luntai, not far from Kuqa City, is less crowded and more beautiful, and the scenery far exceeds that of the Ejina Banner Poplar Forest. 🍁 What are the features of the Tarim Poplar Forest in Luntai? 1 Large area. The world's largest poplar forest, a full 400,000 acres. 2 High density. Along the Tarim River, all the way to the Taklimakan Desert, there are patches of poplar forests. 3 Unique beauty. The world's only desert poplar forest park, where poplars, deserts, and lakes are integrated. 🍁 So, I set off from Kuqa County, and after about 2 hours by car, I arrived at the Tarim Poplar Forest Park in Luntai. Along the way, you can enjoy the unique and unique scenery of the desert, such as the sand sea, poplar forest, and reeds. The beauty is clear, the purity is infinite, it is moving, and it is intoxicating. Entering the scenic area, the scenic area is particularly large. I have been to Ejina Banner before. Compared with it, it is much quieter here. At this time, the poplar forest is particularly beautiful under the autumn sun. Groups of egrets and cormorants swim in the lake, and the blue sky, poplar, Tarim River and migratory birds complement each other, forming a beautiful ecological picture. 🍁 How to play in the Tarim Poplar Forest? Sightseeing train: 100 yuan/person, with four stops. The 13-kilometer-long sightseeing train passes through the poplar forest, as if driving to a fairy tale world. 24-meter viewing platform: Climb the 24-meter viewing platform and overlook the entire poplar forest scenic area, which is very shocking. 🍁 Address: Luntai County, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang 💰 Tickets: 45 yuan/person 📸 Best viewing time: Mid-October to mid-November, later than Ejina, and lasts longer.

As the golden autumn season arrives, stepping into this ancient forest is like traveling through a thousand-year time tunnel

📸 **Golden Legend: The Eternal Chapter of Populus Euphratica** - 🌳 **Location**: Xinjiang·Luntai Populus Euphratica Forest Park - 💫 **Magical Moment**: Stepping into this ancient forest is like traveling through a thousand-year time tunnel, where each Populus euphratica whispers, telling their 'three lifetimes' immortal legend. - 🌿 **Soul Stirring**: The dry bark, the kiss of wind and sand, each frame is nature's deepest carving, making one ponder the true meaning of the tree of life. 📅 **Golden Storm Approaching** - 📆 **Best Viewing Season**: Mid to late October - 🍂 **Reason**: In the golden autumn of October, the Populus euphratica dresses in its most splendid attire of the year, waiting for a romantic encounter with you. 🚗 **Set Off, Towards the Depths of Autumn** - 🛣️ **Public Transport**: Take a bus from Korla, passing through Luntai County to Tarim River Bridge. - 🚗**Self-driving Route**: Navigate directly to Luntai Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest, and enjoy the scenery along the way. 🎟️ **Entrance Key** - 🗝️ **Ticket**: 50 yuan, the key to the golden world. - 🚍 **Shuttle Bus**: 30 yuan, a fast track to the little train, saving time and effort. - 🚂 **Little Train Adventure**: 100 yuan for a round trip, a romantic journey through the golden sea, not to be missed. 📷 **Eternity Through the Lens** - 📸 **Photography Secrets**: Every stop is a feast of light and shadow, bring enough storage cards, because you won't want to miss any of the beauty here. - 🚗 **Self-drive Adventure**: Pay an additional 30 yuan, and you as a self-driver will have more freedom, stop anytime, capture that heart-stirring golden hue. 🌳 **Exploration Secrets** - 🏞️ **Park Overview**: Vast and boundless, it is recommended to use transportation to conserve energy for deeper exploration into every secret corner. - 👀 **Photography Hotspots**: Four major sites, each with different visual surprises, remember, the most beautiful scenery is often hidden in the most casual moments. - 🧥 **Equipment Tips**: The autumn breeze is slightly cool, carry warm clothing, wear comfortable hiking shoes, and let your body and soul wander freely in the golden world. 🍂 **Invitation to a Golden Dream** - 📷 **Golden Dreamscape**: In this golden dreamscape, every step is on the spine of history, every shutter click is a dialogue with a thousand years ago. - 🌌 **Profound Journey**: Let us enter the golden maze of Luntai Populus Euphratica Forest with a heart of reverence, and embark on a profound journey about time, life, and beauty.

The world's only desert Populus euphratica forest park

Autumn is the time to visit the Populus euphratica forest above the desert Gobi, known as the 'immortal sacred tree'. The golden Populus euphratica forest extends an invitation to tourists from all over the country, with a three-thousand-year wait for the splendid golden autumn, all for your arrival! The fairy-tale-like Populus euphratica forest is about to go viral on the internet! With a vista of golden hues and sunlight scattered among them, it is beautiful and spectacular. Don't miss out on this autumn~ Having been enchanted by the Populus euphratica forest in Ejina, it is only in Xinjiang that one realizes that 61% of the world's Populus euphratica forests are in China, and 89% of China's Populus euphratica forests are in Xinjiang. The largest of these is on the northern edge of the Tarim Basin, in the Tarim Populus euphratica forest within the territory of Luntai County, by the Tarim River. Here lies the 'oldest, largest, and most well-preserved' original Populus euphratica forest of over a million acres. In the Uyghur language, Populus euphratica is called 'Toklak', meaning 'the most beautiful tree'. It possesses a tenacious vitality and an astonishing ability to resist drought, wind, sand, and salinity, earning it the nickname 'hero tree of the desert'.

Autumn Tour in Xinjiang (67) 'Tarim Poplar National Forest Park'

'Tarim Poplar National Forest Park', located on the northeastern edge of the Taklamakan Desert, the middle reaches of the Tarim River, Luntai County, Bazhou, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with a total area of 100 square kilometers, is the largest original poplar park in Xinjiang. The scenic area has tour buses, small trains, walking plank roads... Desert heroes - Poplar, and the desert's three swordsmen 'Red Willow', Tamarisk... Walk into the Poplar Forest, 'Three Holy Trees', 'Strange Forest', 'Tree Soul', telling you the legend that spans a thousand years... Desert, blue sky, green water; red, yellow, green intertwined into a breathtaking oil painting, wood carving... Take the bus from 'Korla State Passenger Station' to Luntai, buy a ticket to 'Tahe Oilfield (Team 3)', a 6-seater car, ticket price is 80 yuan. The bus does not go to the Poplar Forest Park, you need to tell the driver in advance, the driver will drop you off at the front of 'Tarim Poplar National Forest Park', make an appointment with the driver, keep the phone number, return to Korla by the return bus at 6 o'clock in the evening. Due to the itinerary, the time to go to the Tarim Poplar National Forest Park is a bit early, only some of the poplar leaves have turned yellow, wait another week, it is the most beautiful time of the golden poplar forest,

The millennium Populus euphratica, witnessing the changes

On the desert road to Luntai Populus Euphratica Forest Park, there are Populus euphratica trees all the way, growing tenaciously in the desert, immortal for a thousand years. Through wars, dynastic changes, the establishment of New China, and the reform and opening up, only they stand in the midst of the yellow sand with their immortal posture for a thousand years, wearing golden armor through hundreds of battles, and the past spans a thousand years.

Tarim Poplar Forest | You must see it in golden autumn at least once

Most of the poplars in the world grow in China, and over 90% of China's poplar forests grow in Xinjiang. Desert poplars, Gobi poplars, water-loving poplars, wetland poplars, riverside poplars, lakeside poplars, dead tree poplars... All forms of poplar trees can be seen in Xinjiang. Walking in the poplar forest is like walking into a colorful oil painting~ "Luntai Tarim Poplar Forest" The Tarim River runs from west to east. The river, desert, Gobi, oasis, sand lake, ancient road and desert grassland are integrated, and there is a 13-kilometer-long sightseeing railway in the poplar forest. The scenery along the way is like a fairyland, and the sides of the road are tall and sturdy poplars~ ⚠️tips: 1⃣️Take the shuttle bus directly to the core scenic area 🚂Take the small train to tour the depths of the poplar forest, and walk through the poplar forest along the shuttle bus road~ 2⃣️Self-driving can continue to drive south along the desert highway, bypass the main entrance of the scenic area, and drive directly into the roadside poplar forest. If it is a hardcore off-road vehicle and has enough driving experience, you can also try to cross the wild poplar forest, which is very exciting~

Tarim Poplar! The entrance to the fairy tale forest

A simple guide to the Tarim Poplar Forest||📍 The Tarim Poplar Forest National Forest Park covers an area of 100 square kilometers and is located 70 kilometers south of the desert highway in Luntai County, Bazhou, in the middle reaches of the Tarim River on the northeastern edge of the Taklamakan Desert. It is the largest original poplar forest park in Xinjiang and the most concentrated area of original poplar forests in the entire Tarim River basin. 🌳Magnificent desert and poplar forest In the Tarim Poplar Forest, you can explore the Silk Road and ancient cities, tour the Tarim River and admire the poplars, visit Luntai to see oil, and enter the Tarim to watch the desert. The magnificent scenery here attracts countless domestic and foreign tourists and photography enthusiasts to come here for outings and shell picking, and to sing passionately about the magnificence of the desert and the long river. ⏰Best travel time The best travel time is from May to November. 💡Tips Due to the dryness of the scenic area, remember to bring moisturizing skincare products and water. 💯The best viewing time for the southern Xinjiang Poplar Forest is in October every year, and the beautiful scenery is not to be missed. 💯There is a two-hour time difference between southern Xinjiang and the mainland, there are many mosquitoes in the scenic area, prepare mosquito repellent in advance. 💯When hiking in the Tianshan Gorge, it is best to wear sports shoes, or comfortable walking shoes are also acceptable. 💯The desert highway has strong ultraviolet rays, please apply sunscreen in advance. 💯The temperature difference between morning and evening in Xinjiang is relatively large, please prepare suitable clothes and emergency medicine. 🚗Transportation 1️⃣Suitable for chartered or self-driving. 2️⃣Take the bus to Luntai County at the Bazhou Bus Terminal (10:00-21:00, about one every 30 minutes, ticket price is 38 yuan, the journey takes about 2.5 hours). 3️⃣Then transfer to the bus to Tahe Bridge Town at the Luntai Bus Station (10:00-18:00, one every 2 hours, ticket price is 18 yuan). 4️⃣Get off at the park entrance. When returning, you can take the bus from Tahe Bridge Town to Luntai County on the side of the road. The last bus to Korla from Luntai County is at 20:00.

【Xinjiang·Luntai】Looking for the king of Populus euphratica forest in the most beautiful season

Xinjiang·Luntai·Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park 🚉Transportation and accommodation: Generally self-driving or chartering a car from Luntai County. Living in the center of Luntai County is still about an hour's drive from the Populus Euphratica Forest Park. You can choose to live in Tahe, a 10-minute drive away. But the food and accommodation conditions are general, if you mind, choose a better hotel in the county center. 🎫Ticket: 40 yuan/person, if self-driving +218 yuan/car. The small train in the scenic area is 100 yuan/person. Viewing platform 20 yuan/person. ❤Reasons for recommendation: The most concentrated, best preserved, oldest and largest representative Populus euphratica forest group in the world. The end of October is the most beautiful season here. The autumn Populus euphratica presents a color of life. Here are the Populus euphratica reflected in the Tarim River, the lush golden Populus euphratica, and the dead Populus euphratica under the setting sun... The beauty of multiple elements fusion. It is best to drive into the scenic area by yourself and take a slow tour. Early morning and evening can feel the more appropriate Populus euphratica legend. A super suitable place for drones. Aerial view roaming, entering a different Populus euphratica world. 📝Note tips: Personally, I think the retro small train is not cost-effective, there are many people sitting, and you have to queue up and wait for the departure time, and the scenery is not outstanding in the scenic area. The fairy tale world of Populus euphratica needs time to slowly feel, it is best to arrange ample time for sightseeing. Those with high requirements for food and accommodation are best arranged to live in the urban area of Korla, which takes more than 2 hours one way.

XinjiangTaklimakan Desert | Shuttle Desert Road, Desert Life Day/Hh/ Sunset Turns the desert into a golden urn afterglow temperature into the desert, warming on the feet, leaving a long one in the rolling sand dunes Footprints. The whimsy turned back to the desert road, There are many strange thoughts, such as one day and one night in the Taklimakan Desert, except for the dry skin, really full of surprises and wonders . Yes, I also planned to meet the first eclipse TIPS in my life.

Populus euphratica should be a variant of the phoenix tree, because each tree can grow different leaves, and there are three kinds at least, so it is called the phoenix tree. The Tarim River is a wetland Populus euphratica. You can hear the life of Populus euphratica from the twisted torso of Populus euphratica and the struggle to survive in the ground. This is a trunk of Populus euphratica with only one thin and dry skin left in the trunk. It has been tilted for a few years and still stands.

The Tarim Basin is the largest inland basin in China. It is located between Tianshan Mountain, Kunlun Mountain and Altun Mountain, covering an area of more than 400,000 square kilometers. Located in the center of the Tarim Basin, the Taklimakan Desert is the largest desert in China and the tenth largest desert in the world. It is also the second largest mobile desert in the world with an area of 330,000 square kilometers. The child thinks that the Tarim Basin and the Taklimakan Desert are particularly far away. At this moment, we are at our feet! It is a brand new day, a different landscape, and a high degree of enthusiasm. It seems that the energy of the road is endless... This desert road from Luntai County to Hetian Minfeng County, With a total length of 552km and completed in September 1995, the G216 is the longest road in the world's mobile desert, and it has overcome a series of world-class problems in the construction of high-grade highways in the mobile desert.