Scenic spot introduction:
Jinhuyang National Forest Park is located in the Yasdun Forest Farm 40 kilometers southwest of Zepu County. It is embedded in the upper edge of the impact fan of the Yarkand River, surrounded by water on all sides, and has pleasant scenery. The scenic area covers an area of 40,000 acres, and the area of natural Populus euphratica forest covers an area of 30,000 acres. In spring, hundreds of birds are singing and full of vitality; in summer, the sun is covered with dense shade and mixed with peanut trees; in autumn, the yellow leaves are dyed, picturesque; in winter, they are covered with silver. Wrapped in plain clothes, full of vitality. The unique natural features of "poplar euphratica, water, oasis, and Gobi" here show people a unique picture of the border outside the Great Wall, and it can be called a rare tourist destination on the southwestern edge of the Tarim Basin.Attractions distribution:
The main attractions of Jinhuyang National Forest Park include King Populus euphratica, Elaeagnus Corridor, Jinsuo Bridge, Bird Garden, Wilderness Training Base, Jinhu Yangderui Resort Hotel, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 5A scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, Populus euphratica forest, Populus euphraticaScenic spot map:
travelling guideline:
1. Jinhu Yang is one of the important places for folk activities such as cockfighting and dog fighting in Yarkand County, Yecheng and the oil base. Every winter leisure season, farmers from surrounding towns and villages will spontaneously organize various folk competitions here.
2. In the Jinhu Yang Scenic Area, Kunlun jade is scattered throughout the riverbank Gobi surrounding the Populus euphratica forest. Jade mining has become one of the means of livelihood passed down from generation to generation by the local people and continues to this day. Visitors can also stroll along the river and try to see if they can pick up a piece of jade while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
The special delicacies of Jinhu Yang include roasted whole lamb, Populus euphratica fish feast, etc., and the specialty products include red dates.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Kashgar Prefecture>Zepu County
How to get there:
1. Self-driving travel: Urumqi → Tuwu-Dalian Expressway → 314 National Highway → 215 Provincial Highway → 315 National Highway → Beixin Street → Zepu
2. There are two buses a day from Urumqi Nanjiao Long-distance Bus Station to Zepu County, departs at 10:30 am and 17:00 pm and arrives about 24 hours later. The fare is about 275 yuan, and then transfer to the bus from Zepu County → Jinhuyang to Jinhuyang Scenic Area.
Scenic area map:
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Jinhuyang ticket price:
Tickets are 40 yuan, and tickets booked on the official website are 35 yuan.
Scenic area opening hours:
The opening time of the scenic spot is from April 20th to October 31st every year, 9:30-20:00
