Xinjiang Populus Euphratica viewing spots.

【Introduction】: Populus Euphratica is a deciduous medium-sized natural tree, 10–20 meters high, with a lifespan of up to 200 years and a straight trunk. It is mainly distributed in the northwest region, with 17 million acres of natural Populus Euphratica forest along the Tarim River in Xinjiang, accounting for more than 90% of the total area in China. 🛬【Itinerary】: Travel time: Mid to late October Travel days: 8–10 days Itinerary: Various locations - Urumqi Day 1: Urumqi - Bosten Lake - Stay in Korla (about 480 km, 6 hours) Day 2: Korla - Hulu Island Populus Euphratica Forest - Luobu Village - Stay in Korla (about 320 km, 5 hours) Day 3: Korla - Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park - Stay in Kuqa (about 370 km, 6 hours) Day 4: Kuqa - Shaya Devil's Forest - 139 Populus Euphratica Secret Road - Stay in Aral (about 300 km, 5 hours) Day 5: Aral - Desert Highway - Yotkan Ancient City - Hotan Night Market - Stay in Hotan (about 480 km, 6.5 hours) Day 6: Hotan - Golden Populus Euphratica Park - Stay in Kashgar (about 560 km, 7 hours) Day 7: Kashgar - White Sand Lake - Karakul Lake - Muztagh Glacier Park - Tree Hole Road - Tashkurgan Wetland - Stay in Tashkurgan (about 330 km, 6 hours) Day 8: Tashkurgan - Panlong Ancient Road - Bandier Blue Lake - Kaneryang Village - End in Kashgar (about 450 km, 8 hours) Or Various locations - Kashgar Day 1: Kashgar - White Sand Lake - Karakul Lake - Tree Hole Road - Tashkurgan Wetland - Stay in Tashkurgan (about 330 km, 6 hours) Day 2: Tashkurgan - Panlong Ancient Road - Bandier Blue Lake - Kaneryang Village - Muztagh Glacier Park - Stay in Kashgar (about 450 km, 8 hours) Day 3: Kashgar - Golden Populus Euphratica Park - Hotan Night Market - Stay in Hotan (about 560 km, 7 hours) Day 4: Hotan - Yotkan Ancient City - Desert Highway - Stay in Aral (about 480 km, 6.5 hours) Day 5: Aral - Shaya Devil's Forest - 139 Populus Euphratica Secret Road - Stay in Kuqa (about 300 km, 5 hours) Day 6: Kuqa - Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park - Stay in Korla (about 370 km, 6 hours) Day 7: Korla - Hulu Island Populus Euphratica Forest - Luobu Village - Stay in Korla (about 320 km, 5 hours) or end in Korla Day 8: Korla - Bosten Lake - End in Urumqi (about 480 km, 6 hours) ⛺【Must-see attractions】: 1. Bosten Lake 2. Luobu Village 3. Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest 4. Shaya Devil's Forest 5. 139 Populus Euphratica Secret Road 6. Yotkan Ancient City 7. White Sand Lake 8. Muztagh Glacier 9. Panlong Ancient Road 10. Kashgar Old Town 🚌【Transportation】: Train, plane Self-driving/chartered car is more convenient