The Populus euphratica forest in Yiwu is a picturesque autumn scenery

The Populus euphratica forest in Naomaohu, Yiwu County, is a precious gift from nature and the pride of Xinjiang. It is an oasis of the earth and a place where human civilization and nature blend. Here, you can immerse yourself in tranquility and beauty, feeling the power of nature. The Populus euphratica forest is renowned for living a thousand years without dying, standing a thousand years after death, and not decaying for a thousand years after falling. Location: About 300 kilometers northeast of Hami city area, about 10 kilometers east of Naomaohu Town in Yiwu County, and about 100 kilometers from the China-Mongolia border. Attraction Overview: The Yiwu Populus euphratica forest scenic area covers an area of 476,000 mu, and together with the Populus euphratica forests in the Tarim River Basin and Ejina Banner, it is one of the three major Populus euphratica forest concentrated areas in China. It is divided into the Thousand-Year Experience Zone, Three-Thousand-Year Impression Zone, Six-Thousand-Year Realization Zone, Nine-Thousand-Year Shock Zone, and Ten-Thousand-Year Root Carving Zone. There are 38 kilometers of developed tourist routes, with a main route of 22.9 kilometers, featuring cultural landscapes such as Bent Bow Mountain, Pterosaur Home, Sunrise East Mountain, Populus Old Man, and Camel Bell Bazaar. The scenic area has a tourist reception center, Populus hotel, Populus post station, and other facilities for dining, accommodation, and rest, as well as sightseeing experience cars and camel riding services. Transportation Self-driving: There are three routes from Hami city area to the scenic area, all clearly marked in various navigation software, with the s249 route being suitable for travel; Public transportation: Hami bus station deploys buses based on passenger flow, with departures when full or every two hours. It is recommended to verify the specific departure times before the trip. The journey to the Qianshan checkpoint in Yiwu County will involve a border defense permit issue, which the driver will handle fully. Just bring your ID card, no need to worry.