Scenic spot introduction:

The original Populus euphratica forest area in Yiwu County, Xinjiang is 476,000 acres, and it is one of the only three remaining Populus euphratica forest areas in the world. Yiwu Populus euphratica forest ecological park is located 10 kilometers east of Naomaohu Town, Yiwu County. It is the Populus euphratica forest closest to the city and the most concentrated Populus euphratica forest in China. The scenic area is divided into three areas to show people the life of Populus euphratica for a thousand years, the history of three thousand years, and the vicissitudes of six thousand years.

Attractions distribution:

The park has very good natural conditions, including the long and winding Peacock River, the shimmering crescent lake, Populus euphratica forests of varying levels, undulating sand dunes, as well as large areas of farmland and small orchards.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, photography, Populus euphratica forest
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

September to October

Shopping recommendations:

Xinjiang's handicrafts are famous for their wide variety and unique national characteristics. Such as beautiful and comfortable carpets, a wide variety of flower hats, simple and elegant earthenware, finely crafted jewelry, exquisite and unique Yingisha knives, gorgeous and bright Adelaide silk, economical and practical wood-mold colored printed cloth and Various ethnic musical instruments, etc., are all popular souvenirs among Chinese and foreign tourists.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Hami City>Barkol Kazakh Autonomous County>Naomaohu Town

How to get there:

Populus euphratica can be reached by taking the bus from Urumqi to Yiwu County.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Ticket prices for Populus euphratica forest ecological park:

50 yuan/person

Scenic area opening hours:

7:00~19:00

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