Ejina Populus euphratica forest travel guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Ejina Populus euphratica forest is one of the only three remaining Populus euphratica forestlands in the world. The most famous one is the beautiful scenery of Populus euphratica in golden autumn. Every year about ten days before and after the National Day, it is the best time to enjoy Populus euphratica in the local area. At a glance, the golden leaves dancing in the sun against the blue sky are impressive. 90% of my country's Populus euphratica forests are mainly distributed in the Tarim Basin of Xinjiang. In 1983, the Tarim Basin Populus euphratica Reserve was established in Yuli and Luntai counties, where Populus euphratica is most concentrated in the lower reaches of the Tarim River. The reserve covers an area of ​​3,800 square kilometers and mainly protects the ancient relic tree species Populus euphratica. Rare animals in the area such as red deer, white cranes, and wild camels are also protected. This area is of great significance for preserving species, preventing wind and sand, and saving the ecological environment of Tarim. It is also the most charming section of the Tarim River for rafting or eco-tourism.
Populus euphratica is called Tokrak in Uyghur, which means "the most beautiful tree". Because of its amazing ability to resist drought, wind and sand, and tolerate salt and alkali, it can survive and thrive in the desert tenaciously, so it is praised as the "Desert Hero Tree". People praise Populus euphratica for its huge vitality as "three thousand years", that is, it will live for a thousand years without dying, die for a thousand years without falling, and fall for a thousand years without immortality.

Attractions distribution:

Populus euphratica, called "Taolai" in Mongolian, is a deciduous tree with slender and soft wood and broad, clear leaves. Tolerant to drought and floods, and tenacious in life, it is one of the rare tree species in nature. The Populus euphratica forest area in Ejina is the most intact. Populus euphratica, which is hundreds of years old, is still luxuriant and luxuriant, taking in the beauty of the desert and the sea. It is a miracle of nature.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A scenic spot, national nature reserve

Scenic spot features:

Photography, ecological landscape tour, Populus euphratica forest, desert