Jinta Populus Euphratica Forest, a small but exquisite autumn scene.

🌈 Highlights: Populus euphratica forests with water are always more beautiful. Although Jinta Populus Euphratica Forest is not as large as Ejina, it is small and exquisite, with relatively fewer people. Take the scenic train to go deeper into the forest. Apart from the lakeside, there are almost no people at other attractions, so you can take your time to explore. 🕐 Best time: Mid to late October is the best time. We went a little early, and most of the leaves had turned yellow, with a small patch still green. It is said that the leaves gradually fall after the 20th. 🌅 Tour route: If you have enough time, you can get off at each stop. If you are in a hurry, take the train to Jinbo Lake first, as most people gather there. We found the view from the observation tower to be the most beautiful. Tickets are slightly cheaper in the afternoon, at CNY 20 per person, and you can watch the sunset from the tower. 📍 Best photo spots: The lakeside and the tower are the most beautiful. There are some wild Elaeagnus angustifolia in the Elaeagnus angustifolia forest. You can explore the surroundings at each stop. At night, there are lights and a water screen movie. The last shuttle bus to the scenic entrance is at 8:30 pm, so don't miss it. 🚗 Address and transportation: Jinta County is about 1.5 hours' drive from Jiayuguan. It is said that there is also local public transportation, but you need to wait for people, which is not very convenient. 🎫 Ticket information: Be sure to buy tickets in advance, as the signal at the entrance is very poor. You can only queue at the manual window, which wastes a lot of time.